ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, SATURDAY, 23rd OCTOBER, 2010 – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has expressed sympathy to the people of Barbados on the passing of that country’s Prime Minister David Thompson.
The following is the full text of the message:
“It is with great sadness I learned this morning of the passing of Prime Minister David Thompson. On behalf of the government and people of Grenada I express condolences to his family, his Cabinet, and the government and people of Barbados.
Prime Minister Thompson was a friend, a Caribbean visionary and a leader whose wisdom was beyond his years.
His leadership in building and deepening the relationship with the OECS and at the wider CARICOM level will be greatly missed. He understood the need for us to work together to build a Caribbean identity.
Prime Minister Thompson was the first Prime Minister to visit Grenada following my party’s victory at the polls in July 2008.
He will be remembered for his soft-spoken but firm leadership, determination and perseverance to work towards an improved quality of life for the people of Barbados and the people of this region.
As part of the Caribbean nation, Grenada mourns with the people of Barbados on the news of the passing of a truly wonderful person and one of Barbados’ great sons.”