The following is the text of a congratulatory message from Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas to the New President of the United States Barack Obama. “Mr. President, yours has been a historic journey that has captured the American dream, given new meaning to Constitutional ideals, and paved the way for conscientious American aspirants. It is therefore, with great pleasure that I extend on behalf of the Government and people of Grenada, warm congratulations to you on your inauguration as the forty-fourth President of the United States of America. The economic, social and other challenges faced at the national and international levels are enormous. I urge you to face these challenges with the same skill and expertise that you have demonstrated during your presidential campaign, and backed by your able team I am confident that you will succeed. Importantly, I look forward eagerly to our continued good relations at the national and regional level and pledge my commitment to Grenada’s continued cooperation on matters of mutual concern. Please accept my very best wishes for your personal well-being and that of your family and the renewed prosperity of your nation. Tillman Thomas PRIME MINISTER INSIDE GRENADA NEWS