THE PEOPLE'S SAY

For the first time in the history of the country, three women will be seen in key positions such as Prime Minister, Opposition Leader and President.

Transcript

00:00Three women are now in top positions in Trinidad and Tobago following the 2025 general elections.

00:06We decided to get the views of the people on such a historic moment for the country

00:10and, surprisingly, both men and women were in full support of having female leaders.

00:16We first ventured to the heart of Chagornas.

00:19What's your thoughts on your views on Penelope Pactos being the opposition leader?

00:25Well, really and surely I don't have a problem with that.

00:27She's part of the PNM, so if they choose, she will be the opposition leader.

00:31I find that it's okay.

00:33It's a good chance for a lady to run the country now,

00:36because all over the world, ladies are in power.

00:39And I'm proud if she gets that position.

00:42And how you feel about it having three women?

00:46The president, Kamala is a prime minister, and it's good, it's great.

00:52Trinidad need a change. Let me see what a woman in power can do.

00:54It's a great thing. And then, again, plenty of women are single parents,

00:59so they are in charge, you know.

01:00Our next stop, Karenie Roundabout.

01:03Well, the civil, plenty of civil ladies know how to do the thing,

01:07like to run the household and the kitchen.

01:10Well, you can see how she run the country.

01:13I believe she could do a good job, man.

01:15We eventually made our way to the West, where we met up with this gentleman,

01:34who congratulated Ms. Penelope Beckles on her new appointment.

01:37I honestly believe it's supposed to be a move that was supposed to be made

01:41before the previous one, you know, because the voice of the people is the voice of God,

01:45and people have been saying for the longest why we need a change in power.

01:51And people waited until the election results then to make this move,

01:56when this move would have had a bigger effect prior to what went on Monday.

02:02Apart from it having three people, three females now in leadership,

02:08that's a good sign, because now, you know, we could finally see women in charge.

02:14And I think most women would like to hear that,

02:16because they always believe that they should always be in charge at every given time.

02:21Charlotte Kisto, TV6 News.