Identifier
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08GRENADA5
2008-01-15 21:51:00
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Embassy Grenada
Cable title:
GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 6 - 12, 2008
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SUBJECT: GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 6 - 12, 2008
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SUBJECT: GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 6 - 12, 2008
1. (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides
a little detail about events of interest that do not merit
longer reporting at this time.
2. (U) Begin GWAR text:
A. Parliamentary Elections Office Demands Proof
Leader of the Technical Allied Workers Union (TAWU),Senator
Chester Humphrey, on January 6's Sundays with George Grant
broadcast claimed that two Jamaicans were doing something
nefarious (unspecified) to Grenada's voters list. Head of the
Parliamentary Elections Office, Nadica McIntyre, denied the
charge and challenged Humphrey to provide proof of his
accusations. Humphrey has declined.
On the air, Grant unsuccessfully tried to caution Humphrey
against making unfounded accusations, hoping not to be dragged
into the controversy.
B. U.S. University reps to visit Grenada
The Ministry of Education announced that representatives from
MidWestern State University (MWSU) and Stephen F. Austin
University will arrive in Grenada on February 8. They will
meet with prospective and interested students in an open forum
to provide information on their various programs and incentives
for Grenadian students.
For the past 15 years, Grenadian students have been
participating in the MWSU scholarship program, which provides
students with a partial waiver on tuition fees. Stephen F.
Austin offers a similar waiver.
C. PM Mitchell Meets with LIAT CEO
Prime Minister, Keith Mitchell, met with LIAT CEO, Mark Darby on
January 10 to register Government's serious concerns regarding
the operations of LIAT. PM Mitchell told the LIAT CEO that the
current monopoly arrangement, which LIAT enjoys, was not
necessarily in the best interest of the travelling public. He
identified the unavailability of flights, the unreliability of
services and the sharp increase in fares as the main problems.
In response, Mr. Darby outlined for the Prime Minister the
factors, including higher oil prices and taxes, which caused the
increases. He said that LIAT is working on a plan to improve
service.
End text.
MCISAAC
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL SOCI EAIR GJ
SUBJECT: GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 6 - 12, 2008
1. (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides
a little detail about events of interest that do not merit
longer reporting at this time.
2. (U) Begin GWAR text:
A. Parliamentary Elections Office Demands Proof
Leader of the Technical Allied Workers Union (TAWU),Senator
Chester Humphrey, on January 6's Sundays with George Grant
broadcast claimed that two Jamaicans were doing something
nefarious (unspecified) to Grenada's voters list. Head of the
Parliamentary Elections Office, Nadica McIntyre, denied the
charge and challenged Humphrey to provide proof of his
accusations. Humphrey has declined.
On the air, Grant unsuccessfully tried to caution Humphrey
against making unfounded accusations, hoping not to be dragged
into the controversy.
B. U.S. University reps to visit Grenada
The Ministry of Education announced that representatives from
MidWestern State University (MWSU) and Stephen F. Austin
University will arrive in Grenada on February 8. They will
meet with prospective and interested students in an open forum
to provide information on their various programs and incentives
for Grenadian students.
For the past 15 years, Grenadian students have been
participating in the MWSU scholarship program, which provides
students with a partial waiver on tuition fees. Stephen F.
Austin offers a similar waiver.
C. PM Mitchell Meets with LIAT CEO
Prime Minister, Keith Mitchell, met with LIAT CEO, Mark Darby on
January 10 to register Government's serious concerns regarding
the operations of LIAT. PM Mitchell told the LIAT CEO that the
current monopoly arrangement, which LIAT enjoys, was not
necessarily in the best interest of the travelling public. He
identified the unavailability of flights, the unreliability of
services and the sharp increase in fares as the main problems.
In response, Mr. Darby outlined for the Prime Minister the
factors, including higher oil prices and taxes, which caused the
increases. He said that LIAT is working on a plan to improve
service.
End text.
MCISAAC