Narine Charran

Permanent Secretary (Acting)

Narine Charran is a distinguished public servant with over 30 years of dedicated service to the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. He has held key roles across several ministries, including Local Government, Public Utilities and Housing.
A seasoned economist and strategic leader, Mr. Charran's expertise spans macroeconomic analysis, debt management and the implementation of complex national policies. His specialization is rooted in strategic planning, fiscal management and policy development.

Leadership and Service

• Permanent Secretary (Ag.) | June 2025 – Present
  Overseeing the strategic operations and administrative functions of the Ministry to ensure national security and defense objectives are met

• Permanent Secretary (Ag.) | 2023 – 2025
  Served as Accounting Officer, managing policies for over 500,000 youths.

• Deputy Permanent Secretary | Jan 2023 – June 2023
  Monitored the entire State Enterprise Sector within the Investments Division.
• Manager, Debt Management Division | 2020 – 2023
  Managed the government-guaranteed debt portfolio and oversaw state sector financing.
• Director (Ag.) / Assistant Director (Ag.), Economic | Management Division
  Led technical teams in economic forecasting and policy formulation.

Mr. Charran holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of the West Indies and has undertaken extensive professional training in Macroeconomic Analysis & Forecasting, Policy Formulation, Financial Management, Climate Change and Public Service Leadership.