Coalition of Interests

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Coalition of Interests
AbbreviationCoI
Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar
Founder
[1]
FoundedFebruary 12, 2025 (2025-02-12)
Merger of
Headquarters5 Mulchan Seuchan Road, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago
Ideology Social democracy
Labourism
Multiculturalism
Political position Centre-left
Colors  Yellow
Senate
16 / 31
House of Representatives
26 / 41

The Coalition of Interests (abbr.CoI) is an electoral alliance in Trinidad and Tobago formed on 12 February 2025 [1] to contest the 2025 Trinidad and Tobago general election consisting of the United National Congress, its anchor party, as well as the Congress of the People, Progressive Empowerment Party, and the Laventille Outreach for Vertical Enrichment parties, and the Oilfields Workers' Trade Union, Public Services Association, Trinidad and Tobago Postal Workers’ Union, and the Fire Service Association trade unions. [2] [3]

CoI won the election, winning 26 seats, and CoI leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar became Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. The UNC was the only party in the coalitions to win parliamentary seats. [4]

References

      1. 1 2 "Kamla announces coalition with OWTU, PEP, LOVE". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
      2. ↑ "Kamla in alliance with 3 political parties, 5 trade unions". www.guardian.co.tt. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
      3. ↑ Rupert, Enrique (2025-04-03). "COP joins UNC's Coalition of Interests". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
      4. ↑ "PM pledges love, justice, and transformation". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 2025-05-01. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
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