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On the recordJuly 4, 2026
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says there has been abuse of the issuance of diplomatic passports.
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Kamla Persad-Bissessar
United National Congress (UNC)

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Discussing diplomatic passport policy changes.

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Jun 13, 2026

I don’t think it’s fair or kind for me to argue with someone who appears to be suffering from a non-functional brain...

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Jul 4, 2026

He is retired and he is not representing the country in an official capacity. Therefore, he should not be in possession of a diplomatic passport.

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Jul 4, 2026

This is not a downgrade or any indication of wrong-doing by anyone who is being affected. It is simply corrective action being taken.

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Jul 4, 2026

Former prime ministers Dr Keith Rowley and Stuart Young will be required to surrender their diplomatic passports.

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