George Maxwell Richards
4th President of Trinidad and Tobago
Incumbent
Assumed office  17 March 2003
Preceded by	A. N. R. Robinson
Born	1931 San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Spouse	Jean Ramjohn-Richards
Profession	Chemical Engineer
Religion	Anglican

George Maxwell Richards, T.C., CMT, Ph.D., (b. 1931, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago) is the fourth President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. A chemical engineer by training, Richards was Principal of the St. Augustine Campus of the University of the West Indies in Trinidad in 1996. He previously worked for Shell Trinidad Ltd. before joining the University of the West Indies in 1965. He was sworn into office on March 17, 2003 for a five-year term. Richards is the first Head of State in the Anglophone Caribbean of Amerindian ancestry. Image File history File links GeorgeMaxwellRichards. ... The President of Trinidad and Tobago is the countrys head of state and commander in chief of the countrys armed forces. ... // In politics The incumbent, in politics, is the current holder of a political office. ... March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in leap years). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson (born 16 December 1926 in Calder Hall, Tobago) was President of Trinidad and Tobago from 19 March 1997 to 17 March 2003. ... Year 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link is to a full 1931 calendar). ... The City of San Fernando is the larger of the two cities, and the second largest municipality in Trinidad and Tobago. ... Dr. Jean Ramjohn-Richards (b. ... Chemical engineering is the application of science, mathematics and economics to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. ... The term Anglican describes those people and churches following the religious traditions of the Church of England, especially following the Reformation. ... The Trinity Cross (abbreviated T.C.) is the highest national award in Trinidad and Tobago. ... Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. ... Year 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link is to a full 1931 calendar). ... The City of San Fernando is the larger of the two cities, and the second largest municipality in Trinidad and Tobago. ... This page lists presidents of Trinidad and Tobago. ... Chemical engineering is the application of science, mathematics and economics to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. ... St. ... The University of the West Indies, also known as UWI, is an autonomous regional institution supported by and serving 16 countries and territories in the Caribbean - Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. ... Look up Trinidad in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Royal Dutch Shell PLC is a multinational oil company of Anglo Dutch origins, which is amongst the largest energy corporations in the world, and one of the six supermajors (vertically integrated private-sector oil exploration, natural gas, and petroleum product marketing companies). ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in leap years). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Queen Elizabeth II, is the Head of State of 16 countries including: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand and the Bahamas, as well as crown colonies and overseas territories of the United Kingdom. ... The term Anglophone Caribbean is used to refer to the independent English-speaking countries of the Caribbean region. ... Native Americans (also Indians, Aboriginal Peoples, American Indians, First Nations, Alaskan Natives, or Indigenous Peoples of America) are the indigenous inhabitants of The Americas prior to the European colonization, and their modern descendants. ...

Max Richards, as he is generally known, was born in the town of San Fernando in south Trinidad. He received his primary education there before winning an exhibition (scholarship) to attend Queen's Royal College in Port of Spain. From 1950 to 1951 he worked for the United British Oilfields of Trinidad (precursor to Shell Trinidad Ltd.) at Point Fortin. He received a scholarship from them to study chemical engineering. Richards then attended the University of Manchester (UMIST) where he took a Bachelor's degree (1955) and a Master's degree (1957). He then obtained a doctorate in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge (Pembroke). Look up Trinidad in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Queens Royal College Queens Royal College is one of the oldest secondary schools in Trinidad and Tobago. ... Port of Spain, population 49,000 (2000), is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago and the countrys second largest city by population, after San Fernando. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... Point Fortin in southwestern Trinidad is the smallest Borough in Trinidad and Tobago. ... The University of Manchester is a large university located in Manchester, England. ... UMIST Main Building on Whitworth Street The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) was a university based in the centre of the city of Manchester in England (, ). It specialised in technical and scientific subjects and was a major centre for research. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The University of Cambridge, located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, with a reputation as one of the worlds most prestigious universities. ... Full name Pembroke College Motto - Named after Countess of Pembroke, Mary de St Pol Previous names Marie Valence Hall (1347), Pembroke Hall (?), Pembroke College (1856) Established 1347 Sister College(s) Queens College Master Sir Richard Dearlove Location Trumpington Street Undergraduates ~420 Postgraduates 194 Homepage Boatclub Pembroke College is a...

Richards returned to Trinidad and worked for Shell Trinidad Ltd. from 1957-1965 before joining the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of the West Indies, eventually attainting the post of Professor of Chemical Engineering. From 1980-1985 Richards served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Principal of the University. He served as Acting Principal of the St. Augustine Campus from 1984-1985, and was confirmed in the position in 1985. Richards served as Principal through the turbulent period in 1988 then the government slashed the university's budget by 30% and instituted a cess on university students (effectively raising tuition from TT$120 to $3000 overnight). He managed to keep the university afloat through this difficult period and retired as Principal in 1996 although he continued to teach as Professor Emeritus until he was elected President. Richards has also served on the Boards of many Trinidad and Tobago companies including that of the state-owned oil company, Trintoc (now Petrotrin), the National Gas Company and the Trinidad Publishing Company. Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In a university, an assistant to a Vice-Chancellor is called a Pro-Vice-Chancellor (also Pro Vice-Chancellor or Deputy Vice-Chancellor). ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The term cess (a shortened form of assess; the spelling is due to a mistaken connection with census), is generally a tax. ... The dollar (ISO 4217 code: TTD; also TT$) is the currency of Trinidad and Tobago. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... A professor is a senior teacher and researcher, usually in a college or university. ... The oil industry is a type of industry which brings petroleum to a market. ... Petrotrin, the Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago is the major State-owned oil company in Trinidad and Tobago. ... The Trinidad Guardian (together with the Sunday Guardian) is the oldest daily newspaper in Trinidad and Tobago. ...

Although the position of President is a primarily ceremonial one, Richards has been outspoken in his criticism of the upsurge of crime in Trinidad and Tobago. He is also well known for his involvement in Carnival. Caribbean Carnival is an event that takes place in many of the Caribbean islands annually. ...

In 1977, Richards received the Chaconia Medal of the National Order of the Trinity, Class 1 Gold (the Chaconia Medal, Gold) for his contributions to Trinidad and Tobago. He is married to the former Jean Ramjohn, an anaesthetist and cousin of former President Noor Hassanali. They have two children - a son Mark, who is also a medical doctor and a daughter Maxine, who is a businesswoman.. Species Binomial name Warszewiczia coccinea (Vahl) Klotzsch Warszewiczia coccinea (Chaconia) is the national flower of Trinidad and Tobago. ... The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of: The Trinity Cross Medal of the Order of the Trinity - the countrys highest award. ... Dr. Jean Ramjohn-Richards (b. ... An anesthesiologist (American English), or anaesthetist (British English), is a medical doctor trained to administer anesthesia. ... Noor Mohamed Hassanali, (b. ...