Dr. Keith Rowley received his instrument of appointment as Leader of the Opposition on June 1, 2010, following the General Election for the 10th Republican Parliament. A geologist by training, Dr. Rowley has been the representative for Diego Martin West since 1991.

A former pupil of Bishop's High School, Tobago and a graduate of the University of the West Indies (Mona), Dr. Rowley first served in Parliament as an Opposition Senator from 1987-1990 (3rd Parliament), was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources (4th Parliament), Minister of Planning and Development and Minister of Housing (8th Parliament) and Minister of Trade and Industry (9th Parliament).

Dr. Rowley has served on several Parliamentary committees. In 2004 he chaired the Joint Select Committee of Parliament which examined and made recommendations for the live broadcasting of Parliamentary debates.

Dr. Rowley is married and a father of two.

adapted from the website of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, www.tradeind.gov.tt

1. 
   Leader of the Opposition
   4 June, 2010 - Present
2. 
   Government Member
   23 April, 2008 - 8 April, 2010
3. 
   Minister of Trade and Industry
   8 November, 2007 - 22 April, 2008
4. 
   Minister of Housing
   10 November, 2003 - 7 November, 2007
5. 
   Minister of Planning and Development
   15 October, 2002 - 9 November, 2003
6. 
   Minister of Planning and Development
   26 December, 2001 - 9 October, 2002
7. 
   Opposition Member
   12 January, 2001 - 9 October, 2001
8. 
   Opposition Member
   27 November, 1995 - 3 November, 2000
9. 
   Minister of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources
   13 January, 1992 - 6 October, 1995
10. 
    Opposition Senator
    12 January, 1987 - 7 September, 1990

1. JSC Part I
2. Finance Committee of the House of Representatives

1. JSC - Broadcasting of Debates

1. The Appropriation Bill, 2003
2. The Appropriation Bill, 2004
3. The Appropriation Bill, 2005
4. The Appropriation Bill, 2006
5. The Appropriation Bill, 2007
6. The Appropriation Bill, 2008
7. The Caribbean Court of Justice Bill, 2004
8. The Caroni (1975) Limited and Orange Grove National Company Limited (Divestment and Business Development) Bill (No.2), 2004
9. The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2007
10. The Customs (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2003
11. The Equal Opportunity Bill, 2007
12. The Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2006
13. The Heritage and Stabilization Fund (No.2) Bill, 2006
14. The Home Mortgage Bank (Amendment) Bill, 2004
15. The Immigration (Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals) (Amendment) Bill, 2003
16. The Medical Board (Amendment) Bill, 2003
17. The Medical Board (Amendment) Bill, 2007
18. The National Housing Authority Vesting Bill, 2003
19. The Police Service (Amendment) Bill, 2007
20. The Stamp Duty (Validation) Bill, 2002
21. The Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation Bill, 2005

1. Adopt Report - Joint Select Committee on Public Broadcast of Debates
2. Adopt the 1st Report (2002/2003 Session) of the Finance Committee
3. Adopt the 2nd Report (2003/2004 Session) of the Finance Committee
4. Adopt the 4th Report (2005/2006 Session) of the Finance Committee
5. Adoption of the Elections and Boundaries Commission Order, 2005
6. Confirm the Excise Duty (Petroleum Products) Order, 2003
7. Confirm the Provisional Collection of Taxes Order, 2003
8. Confirm the Provisional Collection of Taxes Order, 2006
9. Private Motion - Elimination of Discrimination in all its Forms
10. Private Motion: Construction of Aluminum Smelters