Avinash Singh
The Honourable Avinash Singh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago | |
| Assumed office 10 December 2013 | |
| Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries | |
| Assumed office 19 August 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1989 (age 35–36) |
| Political party | People's National Movement (PNM) |
| Alma mater | Anglia Ruskin University University of the West Indies |
Avinash G. Singh (born 1989) is a Trinidad and Tobago politician from the People's National Movement.[1]
Education
[edit]Singh is a graduate of Anglia Ruskin University and the University of the West Indies.[2]
Career
[edit]Singh was a candidate in the 2013 Chaguanas West by-election.[3] He came in third place behind Jack Warner and Khadijah Ameen.[4] He was later appointed to the Senate.
Singh served as Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries under Keith Rowley.[5] As minister he advocated for the revitalisation of the coconut industry.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Singh is a Hindu and is married to Ria Ragoo-Singh.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Avinash Singh – Parliament". www.ttparliament.org. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ a b "Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Senator The Honourable Avinash G. Singh". Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ Cambridge, Ucill (27 July 2013). "Singh a dark horse in the race". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian.
- ^ Asson, Cecily (2013-07-30). "Avinash: Victory lies in struggle". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Archives. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ Tack, Clint Chan (2024-12-10). "Agriculture Ministry: Trinidad and Tobago making progress towards Caricom food target". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ "Singh eyes coconut water industry". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 2022-06-06. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
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