St. George’s, May 27, 2010 – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas, who has repeatedly emphasized the need for Grenada to preserve its cultural heritage, has made a tangible contribution to cultural preservation and protection.
On Thursday, the Prime Minister presented to the Grenada National Museum, for safekeeping and display, the pen he used for signing the historic Boundary Delimitation Treaty between Grenada and Trinidad & Tobago.
The treaty, which allows Grenada to explore and exploit its vast marine resources – including a wider fisheries area, as well as potential deposits of oil and gas – is regarded as an essential platform for transforming Grenada’s economy.
This treaty was signed on April 21 and the instruments of ratification exchanged on April 27. Both events took place in Port of Spain, the Trinidad and Tobago capital.
Prime Minister Thomas presented the pen to Museum Board of Directors’ members, Dr. James D. Pitt, Mr. Joseph Lewis, and Mr. Gordon de La Mothe. The three visited the Prime Minister at his office at the Ministerial Complex.
At the meeting, which was attended by Senator Arley Gill – Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister – several issues of concern to the future of the Museum were discussed.
They included matters of housing, maintenance, and the general enhancement of the Grenada National Museum. Prime Minister Thomas has recommitted himself and his government to helping the Museum.
“Our administration will continue to support the Grenada National Museum in ensuring that this important institution has a well-maintained, permanent home for its work of documenting and showcasing our nation’s heritage,’’ he promised.