FULL INTERVIEW NEW TOURISM MINISTER HUMBLED BY APPOINTMENT

An Attorney-at-Law with 22 years at the bar and a former Magistrate, OneidgeWalrond – Allicock is the new Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. Her appointment comes as a wild card that many persons didn't expect but she has accepted the portfolio saying that it is testament to President Dr Irfaan Ali’s resolve to have an inclusive Government and Cabinet. She will serve as a Technocrat Minister during the life of the 12th Parliament. The News Room’s Kurt Campbell sat down with Mrs. Walrond – Allicock moments after she arrived at the Ministry and took up her new office on Thursday.