INSIDE GRENADA JANUARY 06, 2008 by Wallace J.A In his New Year’s address to the nation last week, Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell informed Grenadians that Lewis Hamilton’s outstanding achievements will be recognized and rewarded at this year’s Independence Celebrations. The 22 year old Briton, who has Grenadian roots, mesmerized the motor racing world last year with his amazing exploits on the racing circuit and narrowly missed out on becoming the first person to win the world championship in the first year of competition. In the words of Prime Minister Mitchell “…Last year, a young man stunned the sporting world and turned the Formula One motor racing world on its head with some outstanding performances…Not only did this young man make his family in St. John’s beam with pride and give great joy to the people of Grenada but he also captured the hearts and minds of hundreds of millions of people around the world…Lewis Hamilton’s success in one of the world’s most watched sports has focused international attention on Grenada as never before…As Lewis Hamilton’s winning ways continue, Grenada’s international popularity will grow in leaps and bounds… Today, I am pleased to announce that Lewis Hamilton’s outstanding achievements will be recognized and rewarded at this year’s Independence Celebrations.” During the course of this year, the Grenada Government is expected to implement the National Honours Act. A multi-party committee will then work together to identify and reward outstanding Grenadians with national honours in many different categories. These Awards will be presented at the National Independence Celebrations as a special part of the Ceremony.