Michael J. Williams (politician)

Michael Jay Williams (born 16 October 1929) is a Trinidad and Tobago politician and businessman.

The son of Louis Jay Williams and brother of Ronald Jay Williams, Michael Williams attended Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, to study engineering. He was appointed to the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago by A. N. R. Robinson following the National Alliance for Reconstruction victory in the 1986 General Elections. Williams served as President of the Senate between 1986 and 1990. As senate president, Williams served as acting President of Trinidad and Tobago for the final four days of Ellis Clarke's term from March 15 to 19, 1987, while Clarke was in the United Kingdom.[1]

He was married to Teresa Anna Tang and had 11 children, five sons and six daughters.

References
  1. "Presidential Transitions". Tinidad & Tobago Guardian. 16 February 2013.
  • Ramlogan, Anand (10 December 2006). "God bless Manning". The Trinidad Guardian. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
  • Alexander, Gail (28 August 2004). "War footing plans". The Trinidad Guardian. Retrieved 15 January 2010.


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