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OPPOSITION LEADER and Arima MP Pennelope Beckles-Robinson received her instrument of appointment from President Christine Kangaloo at a ceremony held at President’s House, St Ann’s on May 6.

Beckles-Robinson is the first-ever female Opposition Leader of the People's National Movement (PNM). Her appointment also marks the first time the nation has a female Prime Minister, female Opposition Leader and female President at the same time.

Newsday photographer Ayanna Kinsale attended the ceremony and brought back these images.