Kamla Persad-Bissessar (born 22 April 1952 in Siparia) is the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the seventh person to hold this position. She was sworn in as Prime Minister on May 26, 2010 and is the country's first female Prime Minister. Sookraj, Radhica (26 May 2010). "Kamla came from humble beginnings" (in English). Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. http://guardian.co.tt/news/general/2010/05/26/kamla-came-humble-beginnings. Retrieved 27 May 2010.  ttgapers.com 2010. PNM lose to Peoples Partnership in Trinidad elections 2010. ttgapers.com May 24, 2010.