Michael Dowlath
The Honourable Michael Dowlath | |
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| MP for San Fernando West | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Faris Al-Rawi |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | United National Congress (UNC) |
Michael Dowlath is a Trinidad and Tobago educator and politician who is the Member of Parliament for San Fernando West. Dowlath previously served as principal of Naparima College and Iere High School.
Early life and education
[edit]Dowlath was born into "a family of teachers", and received his education at Penal Rock Presbyterian Primary School and Naparima College. He graduated from the University of the West Indies with a degree in chemistry and biochemistry and a diploma in education. He later earned a Master's in education and a Ph.D. in education.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Dowlath taught at Iere High School from 1987 to 2006, and served as principal of the school. In 2006 he was appointed principal of Naparima College[1] and retired from that position in 2021.[2]
Political career
[edit]Dowlath was selected by the United National Congress as their candidate for the San Fernando West seat on November 29, 2024.[3] He contested the seat in the 2025 general elections,[4] beating incumbent People's National Movement candidate Faris Al-Rawi.[5]
Electoral record
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| UNC | Michael Dowlath | 7,341 | 50.3% | 
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| PNM | Faris Al-Rawi | 6,638 | 45.5% | 
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| PF | Nnika Ramnanan | 450 | 3.1% | 
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| NTA | Kevin Sarran | 44 | 0.3% |
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| All People's Party (Trinidad and Tobago) | Denile Joseph | 28 | 0.2% |
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| NCT | Kathryna Browne | 17 | 0.1% |
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| Majority | 703 | 4.8% | |||
| Turnout | 14,583 | 57.46% | |||
| Registered electors | 25,378 | ||||
| UNC gain from PNM | Swing | % | |||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "PhD for Naps principal". Trinidad and Tobago Express. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Dr. Michael Dowlath – UNC". United National Congress. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Gioannetti, Andrew (2024-12-03). "Days after being selected for general elections – UNC's Dowlath vows to revamp San Fernando". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Narcis-Scope, Fern (2025-04-08). Notice of Taking a Poll – Listing of Candidates and Polling Stations for the 2025 Parliamentary Elections (PDF). Elections and Boundaries Commission.
- ^ Alexander, Gail (2025-04-29). "Kamla again! Leads UNC to emphatic victory over PNM; TPP takes two Tobago seats". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025. DETAILED PRELIMINARY RESULTS Archived 2 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine