PM Persad-Bissessar Defends US Navy Presence, Prioritizes National Interests

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has reaffirmed her commitment to the US Navy’s presence in the Caribbean, particularly near Venezuela. In response to critics of this stance, she emphasized that her administration will prioritize national interests for the next five years with a clear message of ‘Trinidad and Tobago first.’ This policy direction aims to strengthen the country’s security and assert its position in regional geopolitics, reflecting a proactive approach to foreign relations amidst ongoing tensions in the region.