Jearlean John

Jearlean K. John is a Trinidad and Tobago politician from the United National Congress.

Early life

John was born in Charlotteville, Tobago.

Political career

Jearlean John entered public life under Basdeo Panday and served as Transport Minister and Minister of Tourism and Tobago Affairs. Under Patrick Manning, she served as managing director of the Housing Development Corporation, role she held under the People's Partnership administration of Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
In the 2020 Trinidad and Tobago general election, she was the UNC candidate in La Horquetta/Talparo but she lost to Foster Cummings. She was subsequently appointed to the Senate as an opposition senator. In the 2025 Trinidad and Tobago general election, she was the UNC candidate in Couva North. She was elected over other candidates Brent Maraj and Mickela Panday. She was appointed Minister of Works and Infrastructure by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.