JOURNAL ARTICLE

Trinidad's Persad-Bissessar Returns to Power in Landslide Win.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Chabrol, Denis 3 of 3

Abstract

Trinidad and Tobago's opposition, led by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, achieved a landslide victory in the recent elections, securing 25 out of 41 seats in the House of Representatives. The ruling People's National Movement, under Keith Rowley, conceded defeat with 14 seats. Persad-Bissessar's administration plans to reopen the Petrotrin oil refinery, create jobs, protect pensions for senior citizens, and address rising crime rates by granting gun permits. This election marks a significant political shift in the Caribbean nation, with Persad-Bissessar becoming the only woman to serve as prime minister. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184836794
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