Kama Maharaj

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The Honourable
Kama Maharaj
Senator
Senator of Trinidad and Tobago
Incumbent
Assumed office
7 May 2025
Personal details
Political party United National Congress
Other political
affiliations		 National Alliance for Reconstruction
Congress of the People [1]

Satyakama "Kama" Maharaj is a Trinidad and Tobago businessman who is the Minister of Trade, Investment, and Tourism in the Persad-Bissessar administration.

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Early life and education

Maharaj is the son of Ramdoolarie Maharaj, better known as "Madame Maharaj", a pioneer in the beauty industry in Trinidad and Tobago. [2] Maharaj earned a degree in economics. [3]

Career

Maharaj worked as a mathematics teacher before entering the cosmetics business. He went on the found Sacha Cosmetics. [3]

After the 2025 general elections Maharaj was appointed to the Senate and given the role of Minister of Trade, Investment, and Tourism, which combines the former Ministry of Trade and Industry with that of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Polo, Dareece (2025-05-08). "New Trade Minister eyes linkages with Africa". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian . Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  2. ↑ John-Lall, Raphael (2011-11-15). "CEO Kama Maharaj: Sacha brand's a hit in Beverly Hills". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian . Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  3. 1 2 "Internationally known and T&T-owned". Trinidad and Tobago Express . 2014-10-20. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
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