Kamla Persad-Bissessar has been sworn in for a second time as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, promising a new era of compassion, fairness, decisive leadership, and love following a resounding electoral victory for the United National Congress (UNC).

The swearing-in ceremony was held on Thursday at President's House in Port-of-Spain and officiated by President Christine Kangaloo. Attorney General-designate John Jeremie also took his oath of office. The rest of the cabinet will be sworn in on Saturday.

In her inaugural address, Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar spoke about a shift in national governance priorities, pledging to put “the real people of Trinidad and Tobago” at the forefront of a new five-year term.