Statement from the Caribbean Community |Prime Minister-Elect, Trinidad and Tobago

Apr 29, 2025

The Caribbean Community extends congratulations to the Honourable Kamla Persad Bissessar, leader of the United National Congress (UNC), on her resounding win in the general elections held Monday 28 April 2025.  We also congratulate the people of Trinidad and Tobago on the peaceful exercise of their democratic rights. 

The decisive victory is a clear mandate from the people of Trinidad and Tobago as the country continues its forward journey.

We look forward to welcoming Prime Minister-elect Persad Bissessar to the Conference of Heads of Government, and to her participation, as we continue to tackle emerging geopolitical issues, and seek to further improve the welfare and well-being of the people of the Region.

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