Dr. the Honourable David A. Lee – Minister of Housing and Member of Parliament for
Caroni Central
Dr. David A. Lee was appointed Minister of Housing on May 3, 2025.
Prior to his inaugural ministerial appointment, following the General Elections of April 28, 2025, he served as Member of Parliament for Pointe-à-Pierre from 2015 to 2025. During this time, he also served as Opposition Chief Whip, making him the longest-serving Chief Whip in the history of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago.
A self-made, successful businessman, Minister Lee holds a PhD in Engineering and previously held the position of Chairman of the Metal Industries Company, now MIC-IT, before entering electoral politics. During his tenure as Chairman, he played a critical role in revolutionizing the national skills training and tertiary education sectors. Dr. Lee brings a
wealth of experience to his ministerial portfolio, having worked in the corporate world and financial sector for over thirty (30) years, serving as Chief Executive Officer at a large international shipping conglomerate and at the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.