The United National Congress (UNC) party has emerged victorious in the recent general elections held in Trinidad and Tobago on April 28, 2025. The party’s leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, was sworn in as the country’s Prime Minister on May 1, 2025.
## New Government Cabinet
The new cabinet, unveiled on May 1, 2025, comprises 24 members, with several key ministries under fresh leadership. Some notable appointments include:
– *Prime Minister*:
Kamla Persad-Bissessar
– *Attorney General*:
John Jeremie
– *Minister of Defense*:
Wayne Sturge
– *Minister of Homeland Security*: Roger Alexander, a former senior police officer
– *Minister of Justice*:
Devesh Maharaj
– *Minister of Energy and Energy Industries*:
Dr. Roodal Moonilal, tasked with shifting the country’s energy focus towards strategic partnerships with Guyana, Suriname, and potentially Grenada
– *Minister of Finance*: Davendranath Tancoo, responsible for assessing the country’s fiscal status and collaborating with planning and trade ministries to reinvigorate national revenue
## Policy Initiatives
The new government has outlined several key policy initiatives, including:
– *Security Reforms*:
Introducing specialized ministries to tackle crime and security holistically
– *Energy Diplomacy*:
Exploring strategic partnerships with neighboring countries to boost the energy sector
– *Economic Recovery*:
Revoking the Revenue Authority Act and working to reinvigorate national revenue
– *Legislative Reforms*:
Introducing new laws, such as “stand your ground” laws and expanded access to legal firearm ownership for law-abiding citizens
## Vision for the Future
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has emphasized her administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and delivery. She has pledged to work towards creating wealth that would benefit future generations, stating, “The time for bold action is now”.
