In a stunning political upset that has redrawn the political map of Trinidad and Tobago’s, the United National Congress (UNC), led by Kamla Persad-Bissessar, has swept to victory in the April 28 general election, toppling the People's National Movement (PNM) from government after a decade in power.

The UNC’s triumph was built on a groundswell of public discontent and a meticulously executed social media and promotional campaign that broke through long-standing political barriers of race, class and geography.

Persad-Bisessar will be prime minister for a second time, and lead into Parliament a group of incumbents, new faces, and several coalition partners.