Indians here are still called 'coolies', little coolie girl now is a PM: Indian-origin Trindad PM

During External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit, Trindad's Indian-origin PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar said, "Indians in Trinidad are still referred to as "coolies" in some places." "But I feel no shame in that. Today a little coolie girl is now Prime Minister of Trinidad," she added. Her statement was met with applause from people.