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Two new government ministers to be sworn in on Thursday

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President Christine Kangaloo

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, May 22, CMC – President  Christine Kangaloo is scheduled to swear in two new Government ministers at 1 pm (local time) on Thursday.

In a press release on Thursday, the Office of the President  , while confirming the swearing-in ceremony, not disclose the identities of the appointees or clarify whether the positions are at the senior or junior ministerial level.

At present, the Cabinet comprises 25 ministers, including six ministers of state and five parliamentary secretaries.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is also expected to appoint five senators to fill existing vacancies in the Upper House. 

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