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ENERGY Minister Stuart Young will replace Dr Rowley as Prime Minister when the latter demits office.
Rowley made the announcement on January 6 at the close of the government's parliamentary retreat at the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort, Lowlands, Tobago.
Rowley claimed Young had got the majority of support from members.
Planning and Development Minister Pennelope Beckles-Robinson had also thrown her hat into the ring for the position of prime minister.
Rowley announced at a news conference on January 3, that he would step down as prime minister before the end of the parliamentary term in August.
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He also announced he would not be seeking to contest the Diego Martin North East seat in the general election.
