PM leaves country for family funeral
Politics
June 21, 2026
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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar will be out of the country until Wednesday to attend the funeral of a family member overseas.
The Office of the Prime Minister made the announcement in a statement on Saturday but did not disclose the destination or identify the deceased family member.
During Persad-Bissessar's absence, Minister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John will serve as Acting Prime Minister.
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