NALIS And Circle Of Poets Launch New Poet Laureate Selection Process

September 19, 2026

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NALIS And Circle Of Poets Launch New Poet Laureate Selection Process

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Trinidad and Tobago will have a new Poet Laureate in 2026 relieving the long standing current Laureate, Paul Keens-Douglas, who has held the position since 2016.

The announcement of the new selection committee was made last week and we have more in this story.

The current Poet Laureate of Trinidad and Tobago is Paul Keens-Douglas and he has position since 2016.

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