Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has signalled a bold legislative agenda for her new administration, pledging to tackle crime and the cost of living

Speaking in the House of Representatives at the ceremonial opening of the 13th Parliament on May 23, she said her government would govern “for all of the people of TT,” with a people-centred approach and a commitment to the promises made during the general election campaign.

“Citizens believe we will make things better and we will show them that they are right,” she said during her maiden parliamentary address since returning to power.