ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, 15 DECEMBER, 2008_A member of the Grenada 17 jailed for the killing of former Prime Minister Maurice Bishop in 1983, has offered the group’s apology to Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas personally for his incarceration for two years during the 1979-83 Grenada revolution.
Selwyn Strachan, Minister of Mobilisation during the Peoples Revolutionary Government (PRG) issued the apology while serving as master of ceremonies at a graduation ceremony in the small business programme for close to 16 inmates at Her Majesty’s Prisons on Friday.
“I had to do that because I was a part of a government that put Mr. Thomas in prison for his beliefs. Now I have cleared my conscience,” Strachan told the packed hall of inmates, their families and government officials.
“I also want to say that we as a people must ensure this never happens again,” he said to the applause of the audience. He said it is the first time he had seen a Prime Minister visiting with inmates at the institution.
Former Finance Minister Bernard Coard (1979-83) described Prime Minister Thomas as a person whose commitment to reconciliation goes beyond words.
“This man has put those things that were done to him aside to work with people who had previously put him in jail. He does not talk reconciliation, it’s his way of life”, said Coard, one of the main tutors of the education system at Her Majesty Prisons.
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Thank you Krishna sir,We really ataercippe for your kind information regarding our beloved village. It has been always fantastic to hear news about our village in such a way,especially, in development sector. I am very much proud of you that you have been serving for our village for such a long prior of time.When I saw your face it remind me of my school age and all those stupid things that i used to do at that time. It just feels like yesterday, I feel young again like a boy. I do hope you also feel the same as me, don't you sir? I have no doubt you have a huge connection with the school and village both emotionally and physically. I know you love the place same as any other villagers. Only one thing is different with compare to other is that you have been contributing with your highly respected qualification, dedication and honestly almost whole of your life.My heartfelt thanks to you for your hard work and showing such an enthusiasm towards our village and as well as school.We are very lucky to have such a generous teacher and proud of you.Your sincerelyEx student Arjun badmas danda ghar.PS it would be better if you could publish your e mail add so we can contact you personally in future.
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By: Almedina 1/24/2013 1:59:03 AM
Selwyn, did you put him in jail because of what he believed? or did you put him in jail because of what you believed in? Remember you people received the death penalty, which was later commuted to life for killing and destroying our very own people. Up till today you fellows have shown no remorse or indicated where the bodies are. I think you should all remain in the big house for the rest of your natural lives, so that this should be an example for anyone entertaining the thought of repeating these same crimes in the future. Luckly for you,the Privy Council interfered. How can we if we are independent let other groups interfere with our legal process. But are we indeed independent. We can't invent anything. We can't supply enough food for ourselves. We have nothing to export. And the same ones who attempted to destroy us are now to be set free.
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By: Littleboy 12/18/2008 5:40:05 AM
CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY THESE KILLERS WANT PEOPLE TO FORGIVE THEM,WITHOUT GIVING UP THE BODIES OF TO THE LOVE ONES.NO ONE WILL FEEL SORRY FOR YOU,BECAUSE YOU ARE STONEWALLING AND PLAYING TOUGH.YOU KNOW WHERE THE BODIES ARE.GIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE IT UP.
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By: HANGMAN 12/17/2008 6:42:28 PM
At least its a step in the right direction.What more can i say.
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By: The Man 12/17/2008 12:39:15 PM
Good morning grenada well i see that thoes devils children i mean thoes guys how killed our dear brothers and sisters during the 1983 riots is now asking for forgiveness well some one should tell them that they and their hench men have killed some honest and peacful men and women who were true grenadians and that they should always remember that and that if these crimes were committed in another of the more develope western world they would have been hang fellow grenadians we are a small and developing island and i pray that this sort of crimes NEVER NEVER happen again.
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