Stuart Young will continue to lead Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries in his new position as Prime Minister. He was sworn in on March 17.
Young was originally appointed Minister of Energy on April 19, 2021, in addition to his duties as Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, following the death of Franklin Khan.
He previously held the posts of Minister of National Security, Minister in the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs, and Minister of Communications.
His appointment to PM comes at a time when Trinidad is grappling with a prolonged decline in natural gas production, posing a serious threat to Trinidadians’ quality of life. Young’s ascension also comes at a critical moment in Trinidad’s history, as the nation faces an unprecedented surge in killings and gang violence. A state of emergency was declared in late December 2024.
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Following his swearing-in ceremony, Young, according to the Trinidad Guardian said, “It’s a great honour to be the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. This is an honour only seven persons have had before me and I am taking that very seriously, especially the responsibility that I know that comes along with it and apart from being honoured and a sense of great responsibility, I’m really looking forward to delivering for the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago in this new role and portfolio.”
Young envisions a future with greater opportunities for Trinidad youths, particularly in the entertainment industry – plans are ongoing to position the country’s premier Carnival event as a marketable cultural asset. He also noted that his administration will prioritize national security and economic growth.
Young’s new Cabinet is as follows:
- Camille Robinson-Regis – Attorney General
- Kazim Hosein – Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries
- Avinash Singh – Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries
- Renuka Sagramsingh Sooklal – Minister in the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs
- Hassel Bacchus – Minister of Digital Transformation and Minister in the Ministry of Finance
- Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly – Ministry of Education
- Vishnu Dhanpaul – Minister of Finance
- Brian Manning – Minister in the Ministry of Finance
- Dr. Amery Browne – Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs
- Terrence Deyalsingh – Minister of Health
- Adrian Leonce – Minister of Housing and Urban Development
- Stephen Mc Clashie – Minister of Labour
- Marvin Gonzales- Minister of National Security
- Keith Scotland – Minister in the Ministry of National Security
- Fitzgerald Hinds – Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister
- Symon De Nobriga – Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister- Communications
- Ayanna Webster Roy – Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister- Gender Affairs
- Pennelope Beckles – Minister of Planning and Development
- Allyson West – Minister of Public Administration
- Colm Imbert – Minister of Public Utilities
- Faris Al-Rawi – Minister of Rural Development and Local Government
- Donna Cox – Minister of Social Development and Family Services
- Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis – Minister of Sport and Community Development
- Randall Mitchell – Minister of Tourism Culture and the Arts
- Paula Gopee-Scoon – Minister of Trade and Industry
- Rohan Sinanan – Minister of Works and Transport
- Richie Sookhai – Minister in the Ministry of Works and Transport
- Foster Cummings – Minister of Youth Development and National Service
