Timothy Hamel-Smith
Trinidadian politician
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Timothy Hamel-Smith is a Trinidadian politician and lawyer, and former President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago.
Timothy Hamel-Smith | |
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| President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago | |
| In office 18 June 2010 – 3 February 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Danny Montano |
| Succeeded by | Raziah Ahmed |
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| Born | 2 October 1948 |
| Alma mater | The College of Law of England and Wales |
Hamel-Smith was born on 2 October 1948 in Trinidad.[1] He graduated from The College of Law of England and Wales. He worked as a lawyer in his private practice.[2]
Hamel-Smith was elected President of the Senate from 18 June 2010 to 2 February 2015.[2] He was nominated by Kamla Persad-Bissessar.[3] He was removed from the position of Senate President by Persad-Bissessar in February 2015.[4] Later Hamel-Smith has led a small political party called HOPE.[5][6]
