Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

politician Trinidad and Tobago

Kamla Persad-Bissessar is a prominent Trinidadian politician and the first female Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, having served from 2010 to 2015. She is the leader of the United National Congress (UNC) and has been a significant figure in the country's political landscape for many years. Recently, she was in the news for defending Oropouche East MP Dr Roodal Moonilal against fresh corruption allegations, claiming that the accusations were fabricated and part of a racist strategy ahead of upcoming elections.

Born on Apr 22, 1952 (73 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
20 wks
Reach
650,224
Power
4,562$
Sentiment
5.76
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guyana 28 6.43 2.58% +200% 786,552 60,838 $6,000 464$
Venezuela 11 5.55 0.97% +40% 28,435,943 385,827 $48,000 651$
Jamaica 7 5.43 0.57% +40% 2,961,167 23,479 $15,000 119$
Suriname 2 5.50 0.75% +0% 586,634 4,427 $4,600 35$
Spain 2 6.00 0.15% +10% 46,754,778 79,490 $1,400,000 2,380$
Ecuador 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 17,643,060 13,275 $108,000 81$
United Arab Emirates 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 9,890,400 7,637 $430,000 332$
Panama 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 4,314,768 3,672 $76,000 65$
Guatemala 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 15,538 $82,000 71$
Dominican Republic 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 10,847,910 9,320 $89,000 76$
Honduras 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 9,904,608 7,848 $25,000 20$
Colombia 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 50,882,884 38,872 $350,000 267$
Totals 57 200,924,272 650,223 $2,633,600 4,561$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the proposed legislation to expose foreign exchange 'cartels' will be coming to the Parliament this year. 8

Stabroek News: Trinidad PM: Foreign Exchange legislation coming this year

Guyana Guyana: Kamla Persad Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who supports the US sending troops to waters near Venezuela. 6

Stabroek News: CARICOM still awaiting US response on request for talks on US Navy presence - Symmonds

Guyana Guyana: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar did not respond to Guardian Media’s query regarding Maduro’s reported statement. 5

Stabroek News: Maduro warns of ‘response’ if T&T hosts US attacks

Venezuela Venezuela: Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced that her government would not search for the bodies of alleged drug traffickers. 4

El Nacional: Sustento de los pescadores de Trinidad y Tobago en riesgo

Guyana Guyana: During the election campaign, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar had promised to address the ongoing forex crisis should the United National Congress (UNC) win the April 28 general election. 7

Stabroek News: Pharma, chicken companies top users of foreign exchange in Trinidad over last five years

Honduras Honduras: Kamla Persad-Bissessar assured that there are no plans with the United States to invade Venezuela or send troops from Trinidad and Tobago. 6

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Si se presta para ataque "recibirá respuesta"

Venezuela Venezuela: Kamla Persad-Bissessar denied accusations of being allied with the United States in a supposed aggression plan against Venezuela. 6

El Nacional: Primera ministra de Trinidad y Tobago niega alianza con EE UU