It has been represented since the 1991 general election by Keith Rowley of the People's National Movement (PNM).
[1] The constituency was created prior to the 1966 general election.
It borders the constituencies of Diego Martin North/East and Diego Martin Central, as well as the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Paria.
The main towns are Carenage, Westmoorings, Chaguaramas, and it contains the islands of Gaspar Grande, Monos, Huevos and Chacachacare.
[2] This constituency has elected the following members of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago:[2]