Kamla Persad-Bissessar

ModernPoliticianTrinidad and Tobago1952 — ?

First female Trinidad and Tobago PM.

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Quick Facts

Born

1952

Country

Trinidad and Tobago

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)44

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score48.9

Kamla Persad-Bissessar — Complete Timeline

1995 AD

Appointment as Attorney GeneralPolitical Action

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.

Attorney GeneralLegal ReformWomen's Rights

Impact: nationalconstructive

2010 AD

First Female Prime Minister of Trinidad and TobagoPolitical Action

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.

Prime MinisterGender EqualityMilestone

Impact: nationalconstructive

Leadership of the United National CongressPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Political PartyLeadershipCoalition

Impact: nationalconstructive

Implementation of the CLICO BailoutPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Financial CrisisBailoutEconomic Policy

Impact: national

2015 AD

Loss of 2015 General ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

ElectionDefeatPolitical Change

Impact: nationaltragic