Kamaluddin Mohammed was born on 19th April 1927 in San Juan, Trinidad. He is one of 13 children sired by his parents, Fazal and Khajiman Mohammed. He lived in Princes Town and San Fernando for a short while where he worked as a labourer and a clerk respectively. After his return to San Juan, he hosted an East Indian cultural show on Radio Trinidad called Indian Talent on Parade, also referred to as Sunday Indian Entertainment Hour, which was first broadcasted on 9th September 1947. Mr. Mohammed then entered the realm of politics and was elected County Councillor in 1953, he served on the Legislative Council of Trinidad and Tobago 1956-61, and in the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago 1962-1986. He is a founding member of the People's National Movement, and held several Ministerial portfolios including the Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Public Utilities, Minister of West Indian Affairs, Minster of Health and Minister of Local Government. He was appointed Caricom Ambassador in January 2000. Mr. Mohammed chaired the World Health Organization, and was also instrumental in championing the cause for Caribbean free trade through the organization, CARIFTA. He is the recipient of a Doctor of Letters honoris causa from The University of the West Indies; the highest national award of Trinidad and Tobago, The Order of Trinidad and Tobago; and the Order of the Caribbean Community.