Kamla Persad-Bissessar vs Robert Abela

Persad-Bissessar was appointed Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago, becoming the first woman to hold the position. She served from 1995 to 2000, focusing on legal reforms and women's rights.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar became the first female Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago after leading the People's Partnership coalition to victory in the 2010 general election. Her election was a historic milestone for gender equality in the Caribbean.

Persad-Bissessar became the leader of the United National Congress (UNC) after a leadership challenge against Basdeo Panday. She unified the party and formed the People's Partnership coalition, which won the 2010 elections.

Persad-Bissessar's government implemented a bailout of the collapsed CLICO financial group, costing billions of dollars. The bailout aimed to protect depositors and stabilize the financial sector, but it strained public finances and drew criticism.

Persad-Bissessar's People's Partnership coalition lost the 2015 general election to the People's National Movement, ending her term as Prime Minister. The defeat was attributed to economic challenges and corruption allegations.

Abela became Prime Minister of Malta in January 2020, succeeding Joseph Muscat after his resignation. He was elected by the Labour Party's parliamentary group and won a by-election to enter parliament.

Abela's government implemented lockdowns, travel restrictions, and a vaccination campaign to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. Malta achieved one of the highest vaccination rates in Europe by mid-2021.

Abela pledged to implement reforms recommended by the public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. These included strengthening the rule of law, judicial independence, and media freedom.

Abela led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the 2022 general election, winning a third consecutive term for the party. His campaign focused on economic recovery and stability.