Mae Weekes
President of Trinidad and Tobago
1958 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Trinidad and Tobago
Born
December 23, 1958
Age
~68 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
lawyer, politician, jurist
Trinidad and TobagoBorn in Port of Spain
1958
Born in Port of Spain (1958-12-23)
2017
AwardOrder of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
2018
PositionPresident of Trinidad and Tobago (2018–2023)
Present
Age ~68
About
Paula-Mae Weekes is a Trinidadian politician and jurist who was the sixth president of Trinidad and Tobago from 2018 to 2023. She is the first female President of Trinidad and Tobago, the second female head of state after Queen Elizabeth II, and the second woman of African ancestry to become a president in the western hemisphere, following Ertha Pascal-Trouillot of Haiti.
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Who is Mae Weekes?+
Paula-Mae Weekes is a Trinidadian politician and jurist who was the sixth president of Trinidad and Tobago from 2018 to 2023. She is the first female President of Trinidad and Tobago, the second female head of state after Queen Elizabeth II, and the second woman of African ancestry to become a presi
What does the name Mae mean?+
The name Mae means "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is of English origin.
When was Mae Weekes born?+
Mae Weekes was born on December 23, 1958.
Name Meaning
Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).
The name Mae is of English origin, meaning "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is traditionally a female name.
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Mae — December 23, 1958
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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