Kamla Persad-Bissessar
JamaicapoliticianFemaleb. 19526.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago involved in an investigation into an alleged assassination plot against her.
Trinidad’s prime minister says probe of alleged plot to assassinate her now includes foreign investigators | World NewsJamaica· 2026-07-28
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who raised objections to Barnett's reappointment.
CARICOM leaders back CCJ review amid Barnett row | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-08
Kamla Persad Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who has publicly criticized the reappointment of Carla Barnett.
Jamaica writes CARICOM expressing concerns over reappointment of secretary-general | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who is challenging the reappointment of Dr. Carla Barnett as Secretary General of CARICOM.
REGIONAL ROW - T&T challenges CARICOM chief’s reappointment, wants CCJ to decide | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister who expressed concerns over the reappointment process of Dr Barnett.
Editorial | Philip Pierre’s challenge | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-05
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago who has maintained a hardline position regarding Carla Barnett's reappointment.
Editorial | Holness’ CARICOM agenda | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-03
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who opposed the reappointment of Barnett.
‘Defective decision’ - UWI professor rips CARICOM over ‘flawed’ reappointment of secretary-general in 48-page legal opinion | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-24
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who rejects the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace.
Nand C. Bardouille | Why CARICOM’s diplomatic nadir lingers | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-05-30
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar was more direct in rejecting support for communist systems.
PNP calls on Jamaican gov't to lead Caribbean push for dialogue on Cuba crisis | NewsJamaica· 2026-05-29
Kamla Persad-Bissessar described the security benefits obtained from her recent US trip.
Trinidad PM assures security pact with US won’t affect sovereignty
Guyana· 2026-05-29
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar will have a one-on-one meeting with United States President Donald Trump today.
Trinidad PM to meet in one-on-one with TrumpGuyana· 2026-03-08
Leaders from other nations included Trinidad and Tobago's Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Ousted DHS Secretary Noem moves to new Shield of the Americas envoy position
United States· 2026-03-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is one of the leaders present at the summit.
Trump dice ante mandatarios latinoamericanos: ‘No voy a aprender su maldito idioma’
Panama· 2026-03-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
Comienza la cumbre de Trump con presidentes latinoamericanos
Guatemala· 2026-03-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is one of the leaders attending the summit.
“La cumbre Escudo de las Américas es clave para la economía y seguridad de la región”
Honduras· 2026-03-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is one of the leaders attending the summit.
Donald Trump en la cumbre Escudo de las Américas ante mandatarios latinoamericanos: ‘No voy a aprender su maldito idioma’ | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-03-07Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, attended the summit.
‘Se les acabó el tiempo a las mafias’, dice Daniel Noboa tras compromiso de Donald Trump de crear una coalición militar contra los carteles | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-03-07Kamla Persad-Bissessar was the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago and participated in the coalition against cartels.
Peña suscribe la creación de la “Coalición Anticarteles de las Américas”, liderada por Trump - Política
Paraguay· 2026-03-07Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, attended the summit.
Trump alinea a la derecha latinoamericana contra el narcotráfico, presiona a México y reconoce al Gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez
Colombia· 2026-03-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is one of the presidents participating in the summit.
Trump afirma que el régimen en Cuba está “en sus últimos momentos de vida” y quiere un pacto con EE UU | Internacional
Spain· 2026-03-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is one of the leaders present at the summit.
"No voy a aprender su maldito idioma", dice Trump a líderes de América Latina; afirma que prefiere tener "un buen intérprete"
Mexico· 2026-03-07Kamla Persad-Bissessar was the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago attending the summit.
EU afirma que la puerta "no está cerrada" a que México se sume a coalición militar contra los cárteles; alianza podría expandirseMexico· 2026-03-07
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago received a gift pen from Trump.
Con Milei, Bukele y Peña de invitados, Trump lanzó una coalición militar contra los carteles en América Latina
Uruguay· 2026-03-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who was pressured by Trump.
BESCHOUWING — De ‘duivel’ probeert Suriname te paaien – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-03-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the representative from Trinidad and Tobago participating in the summit.
Abinader llega a la cumbre “Escudo de las Américas” convocada por Donald Trump
Dominican Republic· 2026-03-07Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago attending the summit.
Presidente Mulino llega a la sede de la Cumbre Escudo de las Américas organizada por TrumpPanama· 2026-03-07
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago attending the summit.
En vivo: Comienza la cumbre de Trump con presidentes latinoamericanos de derechas en MiamiPanama· 2026-03-07Kamla Persad-Bissessar is one of the leaders mentioned in the context of the summit.
Trump anuncia ‘coalición militar’ en Latinoamérica contra los carteles del narcotráficoPanama· 2026-03-07Kamla Persad-Bissessar was listed among the leaders at the summit.
"No voy a aprender su maldito idioma"Honduras· 2026-03-07Kamla Persad-Bissessar, primera ministra de Trinidad y Tobago, participa en el encuentro.
Presidente Asfura participa en la cumbre "Escudo de las Américas" de TrumpHonduras· 2026-03-07