Government Ministers -- Minister of Health

Minister of Health, the Honourable Senator Jerry Narace

Senator the Honourable Jerry Narace currently holds the portfolio of Minister of Health following his appointment both as a Senator and Government Minister on Thursday 8th November, 2007.

The Honourable Jerry Narace previously held the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, a position he held from 2002 until 5th November, 2007.

During his tenure as Ambassador, the Honourable Jerry Narace had responsibility for Trade and Investment and served as the:

:: CARICOM Co-Chair for Bi-lateral Agreements at the Technical Level
:: Head of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) Unit,
:: Head of the CARICOM Trade Support Programme (CTSP)
:: Chairman of the Latin America Route Development Programme

Among his major accomplishments were:

the timely implementation of the CARICOM Single Market component of the CSME in Trinidad and Tobago
successful conclusion of the CARICOM-Costa Rica Trade Agreement
leading several trade and investment missions and other delegations

Prior to his appointment as Ambassador in 2002, he served as the Chairman of the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation.

A former businessman who has served on several private and public sector boards, Senator the Honourable Jerry Narace studied accounting and has held careers in banking, insurance and retail.