Kamla Persad-Bissessar celebrates son's law graduation

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar attended the University of the West Indies (UWI) graduation ceremony for the Faculty of Law, where her son, Kris Shiva Bissessar, earned a Bachelor’s degree in law.

Kris Bissessar, who previously holds a Bachelor of Education degree and has worked as a teacher, stated he has two years of legal studies remaining at the Hugh Wooding Law School before entering professional practice. He noted that his mother provided significant support and advice throughout his academic journey.

During the event, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of education as a means of social mobility, stating, “There is no passport out of poverty, there is no key out of poverty except education.” She expressed pride in her son joining the legal profession.