THE press had chivalrously refrained from attacking President Ramotar for having one minister trying to run two important ministries – Housing and Industry, Tourism & Commerce. The press gave His Excellency time to settle down but now the time has come to appoint a full-time minister for Tourism, Industry and Commerce.

The Ministry of  Tourism,Industry and Commerce has been going at a very low pace, an inevitable consequence with a part-time minister. It will be invidious for me to point out the many areas of that ministry which are almost non-functional. The answer is of course to appoint an adequate minister. The quick appointment of a new Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce will help to ensure the success of the PPP administration.
In passing, may I mention a very visual result of having a part-time minister: The front of the ministry has been suddenly splashed with very dark, depressing and sombre colour and actually advertises the place as a zoo. It is a horror which needs to be quickly erased. Mr. President, please appoint a full-time minister of Tourism and Commerce.