THA Assemblyman Joel Sampson has been sworn in as Secretary of Community Development, Youth Development and Sport.
Mr. Sampson took his Oath of Office and received his Instrument of Appointment from President Christine Kangaloo at President’s House on Tuesday.
He was among seven Assemblymen in the THA’s Executive to be affected by the reshuffle announced on Monday. After previously serving as Assistant Secretary in the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and Urban Development, Mr. Sampson will now assume the Secretarial position formerly held by Assemblyman Terrance Baynes.
Secretary Sampson, in a brief interview, told TTT News he is happy to be able to serve Tobago in this new capacity. He added that after settling into his new portfolio he would speak further on his appointment.