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
3 wks
Reach
19,117
Power
130$
Sentiment
5.38
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guyana 10 5.20 0.92% +30% 786,552 9,433 $6,000 72$
Jamaica 2 5.50 0.20% +10% 2,961,167 6,580 $15,000 33$
Suriname 1 5.00 0.53% +0% 586,634 3,104 $4,600 24$
Totals 13 4,334,353 19,117 $25,600 129$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has issued a stern warning to gangs and recently released detainees. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Trinidad PM issues stern warning to gangs | World News

Guyana Guyana: Kamla Persad-Bissessar is reaffirming Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to Caricom despite her recent criticisms of the organization. 6

Stabroek News: Caricom chairman in Trinidad for talks amid regional tensions

Guyana Guyana: Kamla is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who is praised for her efforts to stamp out corruption and strengthen the moral fabric of T&T. 9

Stabroek News: Embrace T&T’s PM policies and stop complaining over ExxonMobil

Guyana Guyana: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her Government is preparing to receive St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew. 5

Stabroek News: Trinidad PM confirms preparations to receive Caricom chair amid ongoing tensions

Guyana Guyana: The Prime Minister sparked significant national debate following her sharp criticisms of the Independent Senators during the deliberation of the bill. 3

Stabroek News: Trinidad gov’t’s special security zones bill defeated in Senate

Guyana Guyana: Browne accused Persad-Bissessar of breaking with decades of regionalist tradition. 3

Stabroek News: PM isolating Trinidad from CARICOM -Amery Browne

Guyana Guyana: Kamla Persad-Bissessar was mentioned as the then opposition leader whose non-response affected the implementation of a similar bill. 5

Stabroek News: Organised crime and dirty money propping up T&T—Independent Senator