Kamla Persad-Bissessar

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Kamla Persad-Bissessar born?April 22, 1952
2. Where was Kamla Persad-Bissessar born?San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
3. What is the career?Lawyer, educator, politician. Political Leader of the United National Congress since 2010
4. What is Kamla Persad-Bissessar known for?She was the first woman to become prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, and she also served as attorney general and leader of the opposition.
5. How did she become a leader?She started her career as a teacher, then became a lawyer, and joined the United National Congress where she rose through the ranks.

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