Grenada AG resigns
Grenada’s Attorney General James Bristol has resigned, following his acknowledgement of an “error in judgment” in writing to a United States Prosecutor for clemency for his stepson on the official letterhead of the Attorney General’s office.
Bristol admitted that writing the letter on the government’s stationery was inappropriate. Prime Minister Tillman Thomas had asked for Bristol’s resignation.
Thomas said while he regrets the circumstances, his decision was based on his commitment to keep his promises to the people of Grenada to restore high ethical standards, procedures, practices and integrity in public office.
Delta Service for Grenada
US carrier Delta Airlines is introducing new flights to Grenada from year-end. Tourism Minister Peter David says a deal is being worked out for Delta to service the New York – Grenada route with connections from Europe.
Negotiations between the airline and Grenada’s Airlift Committee have been completed and both sides are now said to be in the final stage of discussions.
Other airlines making scheduled international flights to Grenada are American Airlines, Air Jamaica, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
Regulatory body probed
The board of Antigua’s troubled Financial Services Regulatory Commission has announced a thorough investigation into its practices and administrative procedures.
The Commission said the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force is assisting with the probe, which has already begun. The institution’s former director is accused of involvement in a $7 billion fraud scheme with Texan businessman Allen Stanford.