TRINIDAD and Tobago made history with the swearing-in of Prime Minister Stuart Young on March 17.
Young took the oath of office at President's House, St Ann's, becoming Trinidad and Tobago's eighth prime minister.
In his first speech, Young said he plans to lead the country with integrity, inclusion and accountability.
Among the audience were his parents Richard and Prescilla, his children Ethan and Eric and notable figures like former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley.
At the same ceremony, former housing minister Camille Robinson-Regis was sworn in as the new Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs.
Robinson-Regis is the fourth woman to be appointed AG.
The first was Kamla Persad-Bissessar (1995-1996), then Glenda Morean-Phillip (2001-2003) and Bridgid Annisette-George (2007-2009).
The rest of the new Cabinet was announced at 3 pm on March 17 with some notable changes.
While Young retains his role as Energy Minister, former public utilities minister Marvin Gonzales became new Minister of National Security, replacing Fitzgerald Hinds who becomes a Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Former permanent secretary and diplomat Vishnu Dhanpaul is the new Finance Minister, replacing Colm Imbert who became Public Utilities Minister.
Adrian Leonce joins Cabinet as Housing Minister, replacing Robinson-Regis with whom he had worked closely as her former junior minister.
Minister of Digital Transformation Hassel Bacchus retains his portfolio but also becomes a junior minister in the Finance Ministry, alongside Brian Manning.
[caption id="attachment_1144765" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Prime Minister Stuart Young takes the oath of office while President Christine Kangaloo looks on at the swearing-in ceremony at the President's House, St Ann's on March 17. - Photo by Jeff K Mayers[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1144779" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Marvin Gonzales takes the oath of office as the new Minister of National Security at the President's House, St Ann's, on March 17. - Photo by Jeff K. Mayers[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1144764" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Prime Minister Stuart Young receives his instrument of appointment from President Christine Kangaloo at the swearing-in ceremony at President's House, St Ann’s on March 17. - Photo by Jeff K Mayers[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1144769" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Minister of Planning and Development Pennelope Beckles-Robinson shakes hands with Prime Minister Stuart Young at the swearing-in ceremony at the President's House, St Ann's on March 17. - Photo by Jeff K Mayers[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1144763" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Attorney General Camille Robinson-Regis receives her instrument of appointment from President Christine Kangaloo at the swearing-in ceremony at President's House, St Ann’s on March 17. - Photo by Jeff K Mayers[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1144822" align="alignnone" width="1024"] MP Keith Rowley signs his book for Marion Alfred and her gra
