Mr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid was first elected to the House of Representatives on November 5, 2007, as the Member of Parliament for the newly created Chaguanas East constituency.

Previously, Mr. Abdul-Hamid served as a Senator between 2001 and 2007, where he held a number of Ministerial portfolios including Minister of Social Development and Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education.

On November 16, 2007 he was appointed Minister of Public Utilities.

Mr. Abdul-Hamid would again serve as a Temporary Opposition Senator in the 13th Republican Parliament.

Personal Details:

Date of Birth: June 9, 1969
Marital Status: Married
No. of Children: One
Religious Affiliation: Islam

Education:

The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (Bachelor of Arts Degree)

Career Background: Teacher