St Ann’s East MP Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly has publicly criticized Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for what she described as a violent threat directed at Diego Martin North/East MP Colm Imbert during a House of Representatives session on November 21. Gadsby-Dolly, a former education minister, called for an immediate apology from the Prime Minister, emphasizing the inappropriateness of such behavior from a national leader. In a video from the session, Persad-Bissessar is heard saying, ‘Don’t point at me,’ followed by a comment that was obscured by loud reactions from government MPs. Gadsby-Dolly expressed her disappointment in a Facebook post, stating that the Prime Minister’s conduct was embarrassing and set a poor example for young women and aspiring female politicians. She accused Persad-Bissessar of threatening to ‘cuff down’ Imbert, a statement made in full view of the Parliament. Gadsby-Dolly stressed that this incident transcends party politics and warned that such language sows seeds of violence. She questioned how the Prime Minister could advocate for non-violence among students while engaging in such behavior. The PNM’s Women’s League echoed these concerns, urging Persad-Bissessar to reflect on the impact of her words and the example they set for the nation. This incident follows a previous controversy involving then-energy minister Stuart Young, who apologized for disparaging remarks made about Persad-Bissessar and other UNC MPs during a House meeting last October.