Rohan Sinanan

The Honourable
Rohan Sinanan
Member of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago
Assumed office
24 November 2015
Minister of Works and Transport
Assumed office
9 September 2015
Personal details
BornSangre Grande
Political partyPeople's National Movement (PNM)

Rohan Sinanan is a Trinidad and Tobago politician from the People's National Movement.[1]

Early life

Sinanan was born in Sangre Grande.[2] His parents were Leelamatie (Leela) Sinanan and Basdeo Sinanan.[3] He is of Indian heritage.[4][5]

Career

Sinanan was the Chief Executive Officer of a large holdings company and holds an MBA in Business Administration.[6] Sinanan was Minister of Works and Transport under Keith Rowley.[7] He was the only Hindu in the Cabinet.[8] As minister he oversaw the construction of the new Elmina Clarke- Allen Highway.[9]

Personal life

He and his wife Pamela Ramkissoon-Sinanan have one child.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan". Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
  2. ^ a b "MOWT – Executive Leadership". www.mowt.gov.tt. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  3. ^ Matroo, Carol (2 August 2019). "[UPDATED] Sinanan thanks mom at her funeral". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  4. ^ Tack, Clint Chan (29 November 2019). "Sinanan: 'Not all Indians thief'". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  5. ^ Dash, Arthur (6 December 2019). "PNM's honest Indians". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Rohan Sinanan – Minister of Works and Transport | Trinidad and Tobago". Indiaspora.
  7. ^ Hamilton-Davis, Ryan (23 October 2024). "Rohan Sinanan – PNM made good on promises". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  8. ^ Ransome, Debbie (18 October 2018). "Trinidad and Tobago: Prime Minister Rowley Cannot Count Indians". The Round Table. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  9. ^ Ramsubhag, Sherlan (25 April 2025). "'Smoother run to Grande'". Trinidad Express Newspapers. Retrieved 26 April 2025.