PROGRESSIVE Democratic Patriots political leader Watson Duke is calling on THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine to say why Secretary of Education, Research and Technology Zorisha Hackett is being temporarily assigned the portfolio of Secretary of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation, held by Tashia Burris.

In a release on September 18, the Office of the Chief Secretary said as of September 15, Hackett has been temporarily assigned responsibility for the Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation in keeping with section 34 (1) of Act 40 of 1996.

It said Hackett continues to serve as Secretary of Education while assuming this additional portfolio.