PORT OF SPAIN, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Stuart Young was sworn in as the new prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago on Monday 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).

On Feb. 26, Rowley announced that he would step down as prime minister on March 16. On the day of his resignation, he stated on social media that he would soon vacate the position as political leader of the PNM at the earliest in consultation with the party leadership. Enditem

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