Albert Maria Gomes (25 March 1911 – 13 January 1978) was a Trinidadian unionist, politician, and writer of Portuguese descent, was the first Chief Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

Returning to Trinidad, Gomes established a literary magazine called The Beacon, the first of its kind in the country, with contributors that included C. L. R. James, Alfred Mendes and Ralph de Boissière.

Gomes established a reputation as a writer for the Trinidad Guardian and through public lectures and work with the labour movement.

He was re-elected to the revamped Legislative Council in 1946 as a member of the West Indian National Party (WINP) for Port of Spain North.

He retained that position until the 1956 General Elections when Eric Williams and the People's National Movement (PNM) swept to power.