Stuart Young
Stuart Young is a prominent Trinidadian politician serving as the acting Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Energy Industries. Known for his role in facilitating energy deals, including the Dragon Gas agreement with Venezuela, Young has been at the forefront of discussions regarding Trinidad and Tobago's energy policies. His recent comments in the media reflect the complexities of international relations and economic strategies, especially in light of changing U.S. policies toward Venezuela. Young has emphasized the importance of the gas deal for the economic future of Trinidad and Tobago, while navigating political criticism and maintaining diplomatic ties.
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Stuart Young is the former prime minister who defended Trinidad and Tobago's use of Cuban health workers.
St Lucia PM says US has demanded end to Cuba media programme, T&T denies pressure
Guyana· 2026-02-05
Opposition People’s National Movement MP Stuart Young said Persad-Bissessar’s continued attack on Caricom and its members is not only reckless and unwarranted but is also dangerous and destructive.
Trinidad Cabinet has not discussed any withdrawal from Caricom – Persad-BissessarGuyana· 2025-12-24
Former Prime Minister Stuart Young accused Persad-Bissessar of harming CARICOM and undermining bilateral relations with the US.
Trinidad PM: ' CARICOM not a reliable partner at this time'Guyana· 2025-12-22
Former prime minister Stuart Young accused Persad-Bissessar of recklessly torching regional and bilateral relationships.
Antigua PM in apparent broadside against Persad-BissessarGuyana· 2025-12-22
Former prime minister Stuart Young accused Persad-Bissessar of recklessly torching regional and bilateral relationships.
Alarm over ‘suspected US base’ in TobagoGuyana· 2025-12-22Opposition MP Stuart Young criticized the Government’s response to the tariff removal.
Trump lifts tariffs on T&T fertilisers after high-level talksGuyana· 2025-11-17
Former minister Stuart Young accused the government of triggering the collapse of investor confidence in the energy sector.
Trinidad nitrogen company to shut down temporarilyGuyana· 2025-10-23
Former energy minister Stuart Young accused the United National Congress of shifting its stance.
Moonilal ready for Dragon gas talks with Maduro regimeGuyana· 2025-10-03
Colm Imbert was sacked by new prime minister Stuart Young.
Devalue TT dollar to $9Guyana· 2025-09-08
Stuart Young was the minister of National Security during the time the gang leaders were grouped together in Building 13.
Trinidad PM blames PNM for prison crime syndicateGuyana· 2025-07-29
Stuart Young extended the state of emergency declared by his predecessor Keith Rowley.
Criminaliteit noopt voor tweede keer in korte tijd tot noodtoestand op Trinidad – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-07-22
Persad-Bissessar condemned Rowley’s decision to let acting Attorney General at the time, Stuart Young, front the announcement.
Trinidad gov’t defends SoE, months after previous criticismGuyana· 2025-07-19
Stuart Young is a former Prime Minister whose personal security detail was removed following a threat assessment.
Rowley, Stuart lose security detailGuyana· 2025-07-03
Former prime minister Stuart Young will not receive a million-dollar pension for life.
No million-dollar pension for former T&T PM YoungGuyana· 2025-07-02
Stuart Young is the former prime minister whose pension is being removed by the new bill.
Stuart Young loses PM’s pension as Govt passes billGuyana· 2025-06-30
Then Minister of Energy Stuart Young said documents submitted by Patriotic to prove financing were fraudulent.
Trinidad Gov’t to set up committee to explore refinery reopeningGuyana· 2025-06-20
Stuart Young was the former energy minister at the time of the incident.
Trinidad judge orders that report on fatal explosion at gas plant be made publicGuyana· 2025-06-08
Stuart Young was the former Prime Minister who led the PNM government into defeat in the April 28 general election.
PNM to be led by a woman for the first time | World News
Jamaica· 2025-06-04
Moonilal said that former energy minister Stuart Young was wrong, as there was a model to run pipelines outside of Venezuelan waters.
Trinidad Energy Minister reaches out to GuyanaGuyana· 2025-05-23
Moonilal said that former energy minister Stuart Young was wrong, as there was a model to run pipelines outside of Venezuelan waters.
Trinidad Energy Minister reaches out to GuyanaGuyana· 2025-05-21Former prime minister and energy minister Stuart Young was mentioned in the context of the lack of collaboration with Grenada.
‘Shocked’ Moonilal: No Caricom energy talks under former govtGuyana· 2025-05-06
Former prime minister Stuart Young commented on the importance of Venezuela in Trinidad and Tobago's energy future.
Venezuela still ‘critical’ to Trinidad’s energy future – YoungGuyana· 2025-05-06Stuart Young submitted his resignation as chairman of the People’s National Movement following the party’s resounding defeat in the general election.
Young resigns as chairman of PNM | World NewsJamaica· 2025-05-02Stuart Young has resigned as chairman of the People’s National Movement (PNM).
Stuart Young resigns as PNM chairmanGuyana· 2025-05-01
Outgoing prime minister Stuart Young also resigned as chairman yesterday.
PNM picks Pennelope Beckles-Robinson as Opposition LeaderGuyana· 2025-05-01
Stuart Young is the outgoing Prime Minister who called the elections four months ahead of the PNM’s second consecutive victory.
CARICOM congratulates Persad Bissessar on electoral victory | World NewsJamaica· 2025-04-30
Stuart Young, the Prime Minister, urged supporters not to be disappointed after the election results.
PNM concedes election loss - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-04-29Stuart Young's stint as Prime Minister will be just four months.
UNC storms to victory, ending PNM's 10 year ruleGuyana· 2025-04-29
Stuart Young was appointed as prime minister after Keith Rowley's resignation.
Kamla Persad-Bissessar opnieuw premier Trinidad en Tobago – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-29Stuart Young called a snap election just hours after being sworn in as prime minister.
Trinidad and Tobago election: Opposition sails to victory
United Kingdom· 2025-04-29
