Persad-Bissessar attends funeral overseas

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KAY-MARIE FLETCHERJournalist at Guardian

June 21, 2026

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Persad-Bissessar attends funeral overseas

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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is out of the country until Wednesday to attend a funeral, with Works and Infrastructure Minister Jearlean John serving as Acting Prime Minister in her absence.

The information was confirmed by the Office of the Prime Minister shortly before her departure.

According to the statement, the Prime Minister is attending the funeral of a family member.

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