Allicock was born in North Rupununi, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region.

[5] His father was one of the founders of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development and Allicock has been one of the key tutors in their training program.

[8] From May 2015 to August 2020, he served as Minister of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs and one of the vice presidents in the cabinet of David A. Granger[9][8] representing the Guyana Action Party.

[8] In 2010, Allicock was the recipient of the Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence for his public service work.

[5][10] He received the Responsible Tourism Showcase Award from the US Educational Travel Conference, New Orleans, in 2009.