February 15th, 2010: Former Minister for Tourism, Hon. Clarice Modeste-Curwen says she empathizes with persons who are being affected by the discontinuation of Air Jamaica’s services which took passengers from New York to Grenada and vice versa.
 
 The member of Parliament for St. Mark says Grenadians at home and in the Diaspora have given tremendous support to Air Jamaica over the years; and that since the service was terminated last week, a large number of persons have been inconvenienced. The former Minister is also concerned that this situation can also lead to a reduction in the number of visitors to the island which will further affect the Tourism Industry.
 
 She believes that during the period before the alternative Delta Airlines commences its flights to Grenada, the Government should do all in its power to encourage potential visitors to seriously consider using the alternative routes and airlines available. She urges that every effort must be made to keep Delta airlines flying to Grenada when they commence flights in July.
 
 The former Minister also commends the Grenada Airlift Committee for its unceasing work to secure airlines such as Delta to the island.