Kamla Persad-Bissesar

Kamla Persad-Bissesar is a prominent Trinidadian politician and lawyer who has served as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. She is the first woman to hold this office in the country, having first been elected in 2010. Known for her leadership in various social and economic reforms, her administration has faced challenges, particularly regarding rising crime rates, which have led to the recent declaration of a state of emergency to combat escalating violence.