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Stuart Young Sworn in as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Stuart Young is set to be sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago during a formal ceremony at the President’s House in St. Ann’s. He will take over the leadership from the outgoing Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, who has officially stepped down from his position.

Stuart Young: The New Prime Minister

Stuart Young, who currently holds the position of Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, has been chosen to succeed Dr. Rowley. His appointment comes as a part of a planned transition following Dr. Rowley’s earlier announcement of stepping down before the end of his term.

Dr. Keith Rowley’s Departure and Statement

Dr. Keith Rowley made his final public appearance as Prime Minister during the People’s National Movement (PNM)’s Special Convention at City Hall. Addressing the gathering, he assured that while he may be resigning from his role, his dedication to Trinidad and Tobago remains firm. In early January, Dr. Rowley formally announced his intention to resign and later named Stuart Young as his successor.

The Swearing-in Ceremony

The official swearing-in ceremony will take place at the President’s House in St. Ann’s, marking the beginning of Stuart Young’s tenure as Prime Minister. The event is expected to be attended by government officials, party members, and dignitaries.

Summary of the News

Aspect	Details
Why in News?	Stuart Young to be sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
Outgoing Prime Minister	Dr. Keith Rowley is stepping down before the end of his term.
Successor	Stuart Young, currently the Minister of Energy and Energy Industries.
Announcement	Dr. Rowley announced his resignation in early January 2025 and named Young as his replacement.
Final Appearance	Dr. Rowley made his last public appearance at the PNM Special Convention at City Hall.
Swearing-in Ceremony	The event will be held at the President’s House in St. Ann’s today.
Dr. Rowley’s Statement	He assured his continued dedication to the nation despite stepping down.

Sumit Arora

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