Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Trinidadian Politician) Age, Biography, Fam.

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Trinidadian
Date of Birth	22/04/1952
Age	74 years
Birthplace	Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago

Latest News about Kamla Persad-Bissessar

09/03/2026

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar visited the United States, strengthening investor confidence and supporting economic growth amid challenges like declining natural gas production and rising crime. Her leadership has restored credibility and respect for Trinidad and Tobago internationally. Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo highlighted her decisive direction in returning seriousness and purpose to national governance.

01/05/2025

Kamla Persad-Bissessar led the United National Congress and its Coalition of Interests to victory in the 2025 general elections held on April 28. She was sworn in as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago for the second time on May 1, 2025, after previously serving from 2010 to 2015. This marked her as the first leader to serve non-consecutive terms and the first woman of Indian origin to lead a country outside India.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Kamla Susheila Persad
Full Name	Kamla Susheila Persad-Bissessar
Nickname(s)	KPB Aunty Tanty Kamla

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Mohess Road Hindu School, Debe, Trinidad and Tobago Erin Road Presbyterian Primary School, Siparia Siparia Union Presbyterian School, Siparia Iere High School, Siparia (1963-1969)
College/University	Norwood Technical College, West Norwood, London, England University of the West Indies, Mona Kingston, Jamaica The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Barbados Hugh Wooding Law School, Trinidad and Tobago (1985-1987) University of the West Indies Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago
Qualifications	Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) from the University of the West Indies (1974) Post-graduate Diploma of Education from the University of the West Indies (1976) Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) from The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill (1985) Legal Education Certificate from Hugh Wooding Law School (1987) Executive Masters in Business Administration from UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business (2006)

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism Spiritual Baptist
Caste	Brahmin

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1971

Family

Father

Lilraj Persad (deceased)

Mother

Rita Persad (deceased)

Siblings

1 (deceased)
3 (including Vidwatie Newton, Sally Ahamad)

Spouse

Gregory Bissessar

Children

Chris Bissessar (aka Kris Bissessar)

Grandchildren

Grandson	Kristiano

Career

Political Journey	Served as an alderwoman on the Saint Patrick County Council (1987-1991) Member of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago (1994-1995) Minister of Education (1999-2001) Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago (1995-1996, 2001-2001) Leader of the Opposition (2006-2007, 2010, 2015-2025) 6th Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (2010-2015; 2025-Present)
Political Party	National Alliance for Reconstruction (1987-1994) United National Congress (1994-Present)
Awards	Pravasi Bharatiya Samman from Pratibha Patil, President of India (2012)

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/mpkamla/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/KamlaPersadBissessar/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kamla Persad-Bissessar grew up in a close-knit family in Boodoo Trace, Penal, with roots dating back to Indian ancestors who were indentured laborers in the 1880s.
2. Her maternal great-grandmother, Sumaria, arrived in Trinidad from Madras as an indentured laborer, marrying a fellow worker named Seepersad.
3. Kamla's paternal grandmother, Soomintra, was pivotal in community support, founding a mandir and helping anyone who sought assistance.
4. While studying in the UK, Kamla worked as a social worker for the Church of England's 'Children's Society'.
5. She was the youngest lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Mona, beginning this role at just 25 years old.
6. Kamla received a Fulbright Scholarship but opted to pursue law, eventually excelling as a student at Hugh Wooding Law School.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar Politician Trinidadian Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago