Stuart Young was sworn in as the new prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago at the President's House, succeeding Keith Rowley, who had previously resigned.

• Young took the oath of office in the presence of President Christine Kangaloo. He pledged to work toward building a safer nation and called on all citizens to unite in facing challenges.
• His first initiative after assuming office will be a Cabinet reshuffle.
• Young, 50, previously served as minister of energy and energy industries, and minister in the Office of the Prime Minister. Like Rowley, he is a member of the People's National Movement (PNM).