Jack Warner United National Congress

Affiliation: UNC
Constituency: Member for Chaguanas West
Portfolio: Minister of National Security
Mr. Jack Austin Warner was first elected to the House of Representatives on November 05, 2007, representing the newly created Chaguanas West constituency. Mr. Warner was reelected on May 24, 2010 and was appointed Minister of Works and Transport shortly thereafter.

Summary

• Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of international markets, business practices, real estate and rental properties
• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively
• Political interests national and international
• Enthusiastic and experienced in overseas travel

Education

• Presentation College, Chaguanas
• Teacher’s Diploma: Mausica Teacher’s College 1963-1965
• Bachelor of Arts Degree: University of the West Indies St. Augustine 1967-1969
• Diploma in International Relations: Institute of International Relations St. Augustine 1969-1970

Career History & Accomplishments

• Teacher (History): Polytechnic Institute, Port of Spain 1970-1993
• Elected General Secretary of the Caribbean Football Union 1978
• Elected President of the Caribbean Football Union 1983
• Elected President of CONCACAF 1990
• Appointed Special Advisor to the Trinidad & Tobago Federation 1990
• Vice-President of FIFA 1997
• Founded the Professional Football League in Trinidad & Tobago 1999

Other

Businessman, Real Estate, Rental Properties, Political Interest

Memberships & Affiliations

• Member of the Executive Committee of the Trinidad & Tobago Football Association
• Member of FIFA Executive Committee
• Member of FIFA Committees: 2005
• Member of the Bureau 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany
• Member of FIFA Emergency Committee
• Member of the Organizing Committee for the FIFA W/C 2006 and 2010
• Chairman of the Organizing Committee – FIFA U17 World Youth Championship
• Chairman of the Organizing Committee – FIFA U20 World Youth Championship

Maiden Contribution

The House of Representatives – Friday January 18, 2008
Motion to adopt the First Report (2007/2008) of the Finance Committee of the House of Representatives