The Honourable Michael Dowlath | |
|---|---|
| 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.
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]
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]
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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | Michael Dowlath | 7,341 | 50.3% |  | |
| PNM | Faris Al-Rawi | 6,638 | 45.5% |  | |
| PF | Nnika Ramnanan | 450 | 3.1% |  | |
| NTA | Kevin Sarran | 44 | 0.3% | | |
| All People's Party (Trinidad and Tobago) | Denile Joseph | 28 | 0.2% | | |
| NCT | Kathryna Browne | 17 | 0.1% | | |
| Majority | 703 | 4.8% | |||
| Turnout | 14,583 | 57.46% | |||
| Registered electors | 25,378 | ||||
| UNC gain from PNM | Swing | % | |||