Stuart Young becomes the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Why in news?

• Stuart Young will be sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago today during an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in St. Annes.
• He is currently serving as the Minister of Energy and Energy Industries.
• He will replace outgoing Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley.

Trinidad and Tobago

Geographical location:

• Island country in the southeastern West Indies, consisting of two main islands, Trinidad and Tobago.
• It is located northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana.
• Trinidad (1,850 square miles) is the larger island, while Tobago (115 square miles) is smaller.

History and administration:

• 1962: Gained independence from the United Kingdom.
• 1976: Became a republic.
• Member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth.
• Capital: Port of Spain (on the northwest coast of Trinidad).