John Jeremie
John Jeremie is a former attorney general of Trinidad and Tobago who recently made headlines by endorsing the United National Congress (UNC) after a long history with the People’s National Movement (PNM). Known for his deep roots in the PNM, where he has served loyally, Jeremie spoke passionately about the dire economic situation facing the country and called for unity beyond racial divisions. His endorsement of UNC leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar marked a significant shift in his political allegiance, as he urged voters to reconsider their loyalty to the ruling party in light of the current crisis.
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John Jeremie is the Attorney General who issued statements regarding the state of emergency.
Trinidad PM vows fearless fight against crime
Guyana· 2026-03-05
Attorney General John Jeremie stated in Parliament that the State could no longer justify continuing the litigation.
TT$28b bailout, no charges: Central Bank discontinues CL Financial caseGuyana· 2026-01-29
Attorney General John Jeremie gave the Independent and Opposition benches notice that the Government would not be making any amendments to the 28 clauses in the bill.
Trinidad gov’t’s special security zones bill defeated in SenateGuyana· 2026-01-29
John Jeremie, the Attorney General, piloted the bill during the Senate debate.
Trinidad Defence Minister defends special operation zones to fight crimeGuyana· 2026-01-23
Attorney General John Jeremie disclosed that United States military strikes on drug boats are consistent with international law.
Trinidad AG defends legality of US drug boat strikesGuyana· 2026-01-15
John Jeremie, the Attorney General, was critical of the Opposition's arguments against the Home Invasion Bill.
In Trinidad: After 30 hours of debate...Guyana· 2025-12-08
The Bill was piloted by Attorney General John Jeremie, who emphasised that it empowers people to use deadly force.
Home Invasion Bill passed in TrinidadGuyana· 2025-11-29
John Jeremie is the Attorney General who tabled the Home Invasion (Self-Defence and Defence of Property) Bill 2025.
T&T government tables stand your ground legislation | World News
Jamaica· 2025-11-27
Attorney General John Jeremie was instructed to implement an immediate ban on the hosting of all fetes.
T&T government widens bans on fetes at sporting venues | World NewsJamaica· 2025-11-18
John Jeremie announced that the U.S. military will intensify its practices in Trinidad and Tobago.
Estados Unidos retoma ejercicios militares en Trinidad y Tobago en plena tensión con Venezuela
Panama· 2025-11-15
John Jeremie is the Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago.
Trump prüft militärische Optionen gegen Venezuela
Switzerland· 2025-11-15
Attorney General John Jeremie says the United States military is expected to intensify exercises in T&T.
AG says US military to intensify exercises in TrinidadGuyana· 2025-11-15
Attorney General John Jeremie was present during the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh.
Boodoosingh named new Trinidad Chief JusticeGuyana· 2025-10-24
Attorney General John Jeremie held a press conference announcing that the stalled gas deal for T&T and Venezuela to jointly develop the Dragon Gas Field had 'come alive' again.
Venezuelan VP: TT will pay for every molecule of Venezuelan gasGuyana· 2025-10-24
Attorney General John Jeremie represented the Government in the injunction case regarding the Trincity Mall sale.
Trincity Mall buyers back outGuyana· 2025-10-21
John Jeremie confirmed the approval marks a new turn in Washington's energy policy towards Venezuela.
EE UU autoriza a Shell a desarrollar campo de gas venezolano
Venezuela· 2025-10-15
Attorney General John Jeremie announced on Thursday that Trinidad and Tobago has officially been granted an Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) licence from the United States Treasury Department.
Trinidad PM: ‘Dragon’ OFAC licence a winGuyana· 2025-10-14Attorney General John Jeremie made the announcement regarding the OFAC licence for the Dragon Gas project.
Trinidad gets OFAC licence for Dragon gas fieldGuyana· 2025-10-10John Jeremie is the Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago who announced the authorization for gas exploration with Venezuela.
EE UU autoriza a Trinidad y Tobago a reanudar la exploración de gas con VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-10-10John Jeremie is the Attorney General responsible for matters relating to the Criminal Justice Unit.
Trinidad PM adjusts Cabinet portfoliosGuyana· 2025-10-06
Current attorney general John Jeremie conceded that the State had breached Warner’s right to the protection of the law.
I want my life back – Jack WarnerGuyana· 2025-09-25
Attorney General John Jeremie launched an internal investigation into how the State handled Warner’s extradition case.
Trinidadian High Court stays extradition of former senior FIFA official | World NewsJamaica· 2025-09-23
Attorney General John Jeremie issued a public apology to Brent Thomas acknowledging the abuse of power.
Trinidad AG apologises to Brent Thomas over ‘gross abuse of power’Guyana· 2025-09-20
John Jeremie offered partial support for the bill, stating it meets FIFA requirements for third-generation players.
Grandchildren now eligible for T&T citizenship as Senate passes billGuyana· 2025-09-20
Guardian Media asked AG John Jeremie if the proposed legislation would be in contravention of the CBTT Act.
Trinidad PM: Foreign Exchange legislation coming this yearGuyana· 2025-09-16
John Jeremie is the Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago who attended the meeting on energy cooperation.
T&T, Grenada ink energy dealGuyana· 2025-09-01
Attorney General John Jeremie did not respond to Guardian Media’s questions regarding the matter.
Former Trinidad Central Bank governor to sue State for unlawful dismissalGuyana· 2025-08-21
Attorney General John Jeremie has launched a major probe into his predecessors and the Office of the Attorney General’s handling of the United States’ long-standing extradition request for former FIFA vice president Jack Warner.
Trinidad AG says key document in Jack Warner extradition case missingGuyana· 2025-08-07
John Jeremie is the Attorney General who has launched an investigation into the extradition case of Jack Warner.
Another delay in Jack Warner’s extradition matter | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-05Attorney General John Jeremie did not respond to queries regarding the incident.
Antigua calls in immigration officer over airport incident with RowleyGuyana· 2025-07-31
