As Kamla Persad-Bissessar took the oath of office to become Trinidad and Tobago’s ninth Prime Minister, hundreds of enthusiastic supporters gathered outside the President’s House in St Clair, Port of Spain – lending their voices, waving flags and playing instruments, hoping to catch a glimpse of the woman poised to lead the country for the next five years.

Newsday arrived around 4 pm, and the Queen's Park Savannah was already buzzing with energy.

Supporters were decked in the United National Congress’ signature yellow and newly embraced blue, while members of the Progressive Empowerment Party (PEP) stood out in their bold orange shirts.