As she marks her first 100 days in office today, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar maintains she’s fit to lead and has sent a clear message to the nation—her Government is committed to delivering on every promise made, including a 10% wage increase.

Sworn in on May 1 after defeating the People’s National Movement (PNM) in the April 28 general election, Persad-Bissessar has identified her biggest challenges and lessons learned, but is non-committal on the question of her likely successor.

At the request of the Express, the Prime Minister has responded to 20 questions sent to her on a wide range of issues, from the hot topic of crime to the sobering reality of the economy, to the vexing condition of roads, the upcoming budget, and more.