PM attends funeral of brother-in-law in New York

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June 22, 2026

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PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar departed Trinidad on Saturday night for the United States to attend the funeral of a relative.

In a statement, the Office of the Prime Minister said Persad-Bissessar will be out of the country until Wednesday, June 24.

During her absence, Minister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John will serve as acting Prime Minister.

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