Kamla Persad-Bissessar quotes

Kamla Persad-Bissessar is a Trinidadian politician and lawyer who served as the first female Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Her leadership marked a significant milestone for gender equality in the nation’s politics. She continues to be an influential figure in the country’s political landscape. Here are 12 of her quotes:

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 the best interest of the citizens.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

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 see technology penetration iin education. Besides, we would like to see cooperation in industries like fashion, filmmaking, ship-building, education, health and energy.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

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 red soil in Delhi from the plane.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Global governance cannot be limited to the crafting of instruments related to the promotion of democracy. A key component must be the creation of fair and equitable rules to enhance the development prospects of developing countries.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

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.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

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 have broken the cultural mould.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

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 Gillard, in the presence of a woman head of the Commonwealth, Her Royal Highness, Her Majesty the Queen of England.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

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 cannot happen anymore. It just cannot happen.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

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 backgrounds.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

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.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar