Trinidad Prime Minister Stuart Young
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The people of Trinidad and Tobago are set to have a new Prime Minister. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley announced on January 6, 2025 that Trinidad and Tobago’s new Prime Minister will be Stuart Richard Young. Young will transition from the Minister of Energy to the Office of the Prime Minister.
The announcement was made after the parliamentary retreat in Tobago where Young received the majority of support from other parliamentary colleagues.
Prime Minister Rowley previously announced that he would step down before the term ends in August. This signals the promise of a smooth transition by Dr. Rowley.
The general election is expected in August of 2025. The citizens of Trinidad and Tobago will elect 41 members to the 13th parliament, on the 100th anniversary of general elections.
Stuart Young’s Background
Based on current information, Mr. Young is not currently married. He announced in 2017 that he has separated from his partner at the time.
Energy Minister Stuart Young was born on February 9, 1975. He became an attorney in 1997 after attending the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.
In 2014, Young began his political career by serving as a temporary Opposition Senator. He then became a member of the People’s National Movement in the House of Representatives for Port-of-Spain North/St Ann’s West.
Mr. Young was previously Minister of National Security, Minister in the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs and Minister of Communications.
In December of 2022, Young became of the Chairman of the PNM. "He has appeared as Counsel in Commissions of Enquiry, including the Piarco Commission of Enquiry, the Commission of Enquiry into the Construction Sector and the Commission of Enquiry into the Hindu Credit Union and CL Financial." https://www.ttparliament.org/members/member/stuart-young/.
FAQs about Trinidad's New Prime Minister Stuart Young
Is Trinidad's Stuart Young Married?
Mr. Stuart Young is not married according to available information.
What was Stuart Young's previous job?
Mr. Stuart Young was a practicing attorney. He is also admitted to the bar of the Commonwealth of Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda. He became a member of the People’s National Movement in the House of Representatives for Port of Spain North/St Ann’s West. Energy Industries Minister Stuart Young will now be the next Prime Minister of Trinidad.
What is Stuart Young's ethnic background?
Mr. Young's family of of Chinese descent. His family emigrated from China to Trinidad. He is the eldest of three children. He attended St Mary's College in Port of Spain.
Who is the current Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago?
The acting Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley. Last Friday, January 3rd, the honourable Keith Rowley announced his intention to step down. Energy Minister Young has been announced as the successor to Dr. Rowley.
Who is the opposition leader in Trinidad and Tobago?
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Leader of the Opposition of Trinidad and Tobago, and leader of the United National Congress party. She was the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago from 2010-2015.
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar was the first female in Trinidad and Tobago to be the Prime Minister, attorney general, and Leader of the Opposition.
What are Stuart Young's political positions?
Stuart Young is a member of the People's National Movement (PNM). In September of 2024, he advocated for implementing actions to address climate change.
How old is Stuart Young?
Energy Minister Stuart Young was born on February 9, 1975. He is 49 and will be 50 this year.
When is the next election cycle in Trinidad?
Fellow citizens of Trinidad will be able to vote in August of 2025. The citizens of Trinidad and Tobago will elect 41 members to the 13th parliament, on the 100th anniversary of general elections.
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