Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar was a proud mother on Thursday as her only son, Kris Shiva Bissessar, graduated with a law degree from the University of the West Indies (UWI), following in her footsteps.<\/p>\n
The occasion was a double celebration for the Prime Minister, as her niece, Divya Maraj, also graduated during the ceremony at the UWI Sport and Physical Education Centre in St Augustine on October 22.<\/p>\n
Speaking to reporters, Persad-Bissessar expressed her happiness at seeing her son pursue the same field in which she built her professional career before entering politics.<\/p>\n
She highlighted the similarities in their academic journeys, explaining that both began as teachers after initially studying education before moving into law.<\/p>\n
Kris Shiva, who already holds a degree in education, explained that he decided to pursue law because it better suited his professional ambitions.<\/p>\n
“For professional reasons, I thought law would better suit me,” he said.<\/p>\n
He also credited his mother’s encouragement and guidance throughout his studies, acknowledging that finding sufficient time to study effectively had been among his greatest challenges.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister used the occasion to encourage young people to pursue education, describing it as one of the most powerful tools for overcoming poverty and improving their lives.<\/p>\n
For Persad-Bissessar, the graduation represented more than an academic achievement. It was a special family moment as her son continued along a professional path remarkably similar to her own. Anchor script<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar had every reason to smile on Thursday, as her only son, Kris Shiva Bissessar, graduated with a law degree from the University of the West Indies.<\/p>\n
And it was a double celebration for the family, with the Prime Minister’s niece, Divya Maraj, also graduating at the ceremony in St Augustine.<\/p>\n
Speaking with reporters, Persad-Bissessar expressed pride in her son’s achievement and welcomed his decision to follow her into the field of law.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, their academic journeys share striking similarities.<\/p>\n
Both began their careers in teaching, having first pursued degrees in education before turning their attention to law.<\/p>\n
Kris Shiva explained that he believed law would better suit his professional ambitions.<\/p>\n
He also praised his mother’s support, saying her advice helped him navigate the challenges of studying and managing his time.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister used the occasion to deliver a wider message to young people across Trinidad and Tobago, encouraging them to embrace education as a pathway to opportunity and a better future.<\/p>\n
For the country’s leader, Thursday was not about politics, but about celebrating a proud milestone in her son’s life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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