[1][2] Her first role in office was as Parliamentary Secretary of Information Technology, Natural Resources, Economic Development and Tourism.
[1] The timing meant that she became responsible for developing a strategy for the re-opening of tourism due to COVID-19 in Anguilla.
[1][3] At COP26 she spoke on the work of the Blue Anguilla (BANG) Committee, which works to amplify the role of the blue economy in Anguilla.
[1][4][5] In July 2022 a new ministry was formed, which Gumbs-Marie leads as Honourable Minister of Sustainability, Innovation and the Environment.
[1][6][7] She has spoken out on how sustainability and economic development in Anguilla are intrinsically linked.