John Hogan inaugurated as Newfoundland premier amid political transition
Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:21 am
John Hogan has officially been sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador’s 15th premier, marking a new chapter in provincial leadership. This tidy political transition comes as the province adjusts to fresh policy directions and administrative changes—no small feat in these turbulent times.
ST. JOHN'S - John Hogan has been officially sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador’s 15th premier.
John Hogan was sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador's 15th premier in a ceremony that took place on Friday morning at Government House in St. John's.
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