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As a fresh face in the landscape of T&T’s protests, Alyssa Phillip, 25, has quickly become the vibrant new symbol of advocacy and justice.
Having spent a night behind bars recently for her role in leading a protest outside the Director of Public Prosecutions’ office, Port-of-Spain, to highlight the fatal shooting of Joshua Samaroo and the serious wounding of his girlfriend, Kaia Sealy, on January 20, 2026, Phillip now stands as a vibrant young leader, one who isn’t afraid to stand up and speak out.
Movement for Social Justice leader David Abdulah, who stood in solidarity with Phillip during her protests, said he had full admiration for her.
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