Janelle John-Bates

The Honourable Janelle John-Bates Senator
Senator of Trinidad and Tobago
Incumbent
Assumed office 23 May 2025
Personal details
Political party	People's National Movement
Alma mater	St. Joseph's Convent, P.O.S., University of Warwick, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

Janelle John-Bates is a Trinidad and Tobago politician. ^[1] She was appointed to the Senate in May 2025. ^[2]

She was a candidate for assistant general secretary position of the PNM in 2022. ^[3]

After earning an Open National Scholarship from Trinidad and Tobago, Janelle pursued her undergraduate law degree in the United Kingdom. She was subsequently called to the Bar of England and Wales and to the Bar of Trinidad and Tobago. Janelle also attained a Master of Law (Corporate and Commercial) with Distinction from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine.

References

1. "Janelle John-Bates – Parliament". www.ttparliament.org. Archived from the original on 30 June 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
2. Douglas, Sean (29 May 2025). "PNM general election post mortem at Balisier House". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
3. Vende, Jensen La (11 October 2022). "Four-way battle for PNM leadership". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 17 September 2025.