Stuart sworn in Prime Minister

(Barbados Nation) Freundel Stuart is Barbados’ new Prime Minister.

He was sworn at Government House earlier today after the passing of former leader David Thompson.

Thompson died at 2:10 a.m. at his Mapps, St Philip home.

Adriel Brathwaite, the new Attorney General, was also sworn in today.

In a brief statement to the Press just minutes ago, Stuart said the full Cabinet will be sworn in at 3 this afternoon.