No, Kamla Persad-Bissessar Has Not Returned as Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister

The claim that Kamla Persad-Bissessar has returned to the office of Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is false. No credible source confirms this, and the facts of the country's recent political transition point clearly in a different direction.

Persad-Bissessar did serve as Prime Minister — from 2010 to 2015, making history as the country's first female PM. But according to Caribbean Elections, she lost the 2015 general election to Keith Rowley and has led the opposition United National Congress ever since. That is still her role today.

When Rowley resigned in March 2025, the office did not pass to Persad-Bissessar. The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian and Reuters both confirm that Stuart Young, also of Rowley's People's National Movement, was sworn in as the new Prime Minister. The PNM remained in government; the opposition did not take power.

Loop News Trinidad further confirms that as of mid-2025, Persad-Bissessar continues to lead the UNC from the opposition benches. General elections are expected in 2025, which could change the picture — but as of now, no election result has brought her back to power.

This kind of misinformation is worth watching for around political transitions. When a long-serving leader steps down, it creates a moment of genuine public confusion about who is next. Bad actors — or simply careless sharers — can exploit that window to push false narratives. If you see a claim about a change in government, look for reporting from established local outlets before passing it on.