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12 quotes by Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, MP (born 22 April 1952 in Siparia ) is the seventh Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the sixth person to hold this position. Inaugurated on 26 May 2010, she is the country's first female Prime Minister. Persad-Bissessar is the political leader of the United National Congress and leads the People's Partnership, a coalition of three parties, formed for the general election of 24 May 2010. She was the...
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We have seven pillars of development. India has a cutting edge information technology industry. We are setting up a technology park. We would like to... →

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Looking towards the future, one of the most important issues the national community must face is the widening gap between the liberated, modern... →

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There are lot memories to take home but the most emotional moment has been when I was touching down in New Delhi. Tears rolled down when I saw the... →

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Global governance cannot be limited to the crafting of instruments related to the promotion of democracy. A key component must be the creation of... →

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As a woman, my style defines my leadership. It's a gentler, more compassionate approach. I consult, I listen and I compromise where it's in... →

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We need to rekindle those values, those strengths as a nation and as a people... And we must do so as one people with one goal.

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One of my officers said to me that Trinidad and Tobago is seen like an ATM card... you come in with the card and you come back out with cash. It... →

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Women are outperforming men in almost every sphere of life in our society and the women of East Indian ancestry are no exception to this rule. They... →

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As a child in the rural district of Penal I remember sharing meals from the same pot with neighbours of different racial, ethnic, social and economic... →

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Today is indeed an historic occasion when as a first chair-in-office woman I hand over to another woman chair in office, your Prime Minister, Julia... →

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When I was travelling in Rajasthan people were waving hands, and it felt like I was visiting my own constituency.

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My son is not that emotional. He thought my trip to India is just another conference, But when he hearing about my visit on TV, he too got moved.

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