Faris Al-Rawi
Faris Al-Rawi is a Trinidadian lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago. He is a member of the People's National Movement (PNM) and has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives. Al-Rawi was in the news following the PNM's recent electoral defeat, where he attended the General Council meeting to discuss the party's future and leadership.
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Faris Al-Rawi is an Opposition PNM Senator who queried aspects of the bill and indicated it will be argued in the courts.
Organised crime and dirty money propping up T&T—Independent Senator
Guyana· 2026-01-23
Faris Al-Rawi, a senator from the People's National Movement, argued against the bill.
Trinidad Defence Minister defends special operation zones to fight crimeGuyana· 2026-01-23
Past attorney general Faris Al-Rawi claimed that a specialty arrangement was in place for Warner’s extradition.
I want my life back – Jack WarnerGuyana· 2025-09-25
Faris Al-Rawi pressed the point at the committee stage regarding FIFA’s cumulative requirements.
Grandchildren now eligible for T&T citizenship as Senate passes billGuyana· 2025-09-20
Faris Al-Rawi expressed his satisfaction with the court's decision, highlighting his personal efforts in the trial and appeal.
US court upholds US$131m Piarco Airport judgmentGuyana· 2025-09-12
As secondary issues in the appeal, the Privy Council had to consider the effect of a special arrangement agreed to by former attorney general Faris Al-Rawi.
Trinidad AG says key document in Jack Warner extradition case missingGuyana· 2025-08-07
Faris Al-Rawi was the attorney general who certified the extradition arrangement that Warner is challenging.
Another delay in Jack Warner’s extradition matter | News
Jamaica· 2025-08-05Faris Al-Rawi is a Member of Parliament who condemned the government's treatment of the terminated workers.
Trinidad opposition says nearly 20,000 workers firedGuyana· 2025-07-03
Former minister of local government and rural development Faris Al-Rawi criticised the Government in a statement regarding the termination of contracts.
In Trinidad: Legal clinic today for affected contractorsGuyana· 2025-06-30
Faris Al-Rawi was selected for the Senate despite losing his seat in the General Election.
UNC surprises with Jagdeo Singh as Trinidad House SpeakerGuyana· 2025-05-24
The Prime Minister raised concerns about exorbitant rents being paid to the family of former government minister Faris Al-Rawi.
Trinidad PM puts hold on govt advertising, car purchases; to review State enterprises, other spendingGuyana· 2025-05-14
The Prime Minister raised concerns about exorbitant rents being paid to the family of former government minister Faris Al-Rawi.
Trinidad PM puts hold on govt advertising, car purchases; to review State enterprises, other spendingGuyana· 2025-05-13Beckles-Robinson mentioned Faris Al-Rawi as part of her experienced team in the Senate.
PNM picks Pennelope Beckles-Robinson as Opposition LeaderGuyana· 2025-05-01
