Colm Imbert
Trinidad and Tobago politician
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Colm Imbert is a politician in Trinidad and Tobago. He was the Minister of Public Utilities from March until May 2025 and Member of Parliament for the constituency of Diego Martin North/East, which he has represented since December 1991.[1][2]
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The Honourable Colm Imbert | |
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| Minister of Public Utilities | |
| In office 17 March 2025 – 1 May 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Keith Rowley |
| Preceded by | Marvin Gonzales |
| Succeeded by | Barry Padarath |
| Member of Parliament for Diego Martin North/East | |
| Assumed office 17 December 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Smart |
| Personal details | |
| Party | People's National Movement (PNM) |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
| Occupation | Civil Engineering |
During his lengthy parliamentary career, Imbert has served in numerous government positions. He was previously Minister of Finance (2015–2025), Minister of Health (2001–2003), Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education (2003–2005), Minister of Works and Transport (1991–1995 and 2005–2010), Minister of Local Government (1993–1995), Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago 2010-2015) as well as Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives (2007–2010).
He also acted as Prime minister on most occasions when required under Prime Minister Keith Rowley,[3] and recently act as Prime Minister for PM Stuart Young.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM | Colm Imbert | 7,064 | 56.0% |  17.92 | |
| PEP | Brendon Butts | 3,525 | 28.0% |  24.85 | |
| PF | Chelsie Cedeno | 708 | 5.6% |  | |
| NTA | Salim George | 565 | 4.5% | | |
| MND | Garvin Nicholas | 556 | 4.4% | 2.89 | |
| All People's Party (Trinidad and Tobago) | Christine Soden | 145 | 1.2% | | |
| Majority | 3,539 | 28.0% | 25.47 | ||
| Turnout | 12,612 | 42.22% | |||
| Registered electors | 29,869 | ||||
| PNM hold | |||||
