At 10.11 am yesterday, Stuart Young became Trinidad and Tobago’s eighth Prime Minister. It is a role he says he feels honoured to be bestowed, as he looks forward to being able to deliver to citizens. Following his swearing-in ceremony at President’s House, St Ann’s, yesterday, Young 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.”
The 50-year-old, born on Upper Henry Street, Port-of-Spain, also wasted no time in exercising his prime ministerial powers by appointing a new cabinet, including the appointment of Camille Robinson-Regis as Attorney General.
Young pledged to focus on tackling crime, helping young people and developing the economy. In his first address as PM, with parents Richard and Prescilla and sons Eric and Ethan in the front row to witness him seal his name in this country’s history books, Young pledged to lead with integrity.
He said, “As we begin this new chapter, this is my commitment to you, I will lead with integrity, inclusion and accountability. We will harness our unique strengths, diversity and aspirations to build a future where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive.
“I will work tirelessly with each and every citizen who wants to be a part of this journey to create a safer, stronger and prosperous Trinidad and Tobago to take on crime so that everyone feels safe and secure in their own neighbourhoods, to fuel our innovation, creativity and culture, to drive economic transformation where every single citizen can chart their own destiny to ensure that young people will have a seat at the table.”
