PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 17, CMC -Senior Counsel Stuart Richard Young, 50, was sworn in on Monday as the eighth prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, a few months before voters in this twin island republic go to the polls to elect a new government.
Young, the former minister of Energy and Energy Industries, replaced 75-year-old Dr. Keith Rowley, who stepped down from office after nine and a half years and ending 45 years of active politics.
“As we begin this new chapter together, this is my commitment to you. I will lead with integrity, inclusion and accountability,” Young said soon after he was sworn into office by president Christine Kangaloo.
“We will harness our unique strength, diversity and aspiration to build a future where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive. We will put aside differences, leverage our collective experiences and expertise and champion the necessary reforms to transform and strengthen our nation,” said Young, who said he would be naming his new cabinet later on Monday (3.00 pm local time).
Former planning and development minister, Camille Robinson Regis, was sworn in as Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs.
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