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.

Senator the Honourable Anil Roberts – Minister in the Ministry of Housing

Mr. Anil Roberts was appointed to the Senate following the General Elections of April 28, 2025, and was appointed Minister in the Ministry of Housing on May 3, 2025. A former Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs in 2010, Mr. Roberts also served as an Opposition Senator in 2020.

Outside of politics, Senator Roberts is known as the swimming coach to Olympic bronze medalist George Bovell III and other promising athletes. He is also a well-known media figure, having hosted the popular television sports show Spalk, one of the most listened-to radio talk shows in Trinidad and Tobago, and his social media talk show Douglar Politics.

Senator Anil Roberts holds a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration from Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Business School, further underscoring his multifaceted career in leadership, sports, and public engagement.

Senator the Honourable Phillip Edward Alexander – Minister of Housing

On May 7, 2025, Mr. Phillip Edward Alexander was appointed a Government Senator in the 13th Republican Parliament Trinidad and Tobago and was also appointed Minister in the Ministry of Housing.

A publicist and communications specialist by profession, Mr. Alexander has advised some of the biggest names in the public and private sectors in matters related to media management and corporate and personal branding. He is also a columnist, social media blogger, talk show host, political and social activist, founder of the Jericho Project, and Chairman of the Citizens’ Union of Trinidad and Tobago.

Mr. Alexander is the founder and political leader of the Progressive Empowerment Party, which is part of a coalition with the United National Congress that won the National General Elections of April 28, 2025.