The Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell and other members of the Opposition extend congratulation to Lewis Hamilton, who has received an MBE in the Queen New Year Honours. The 23 year old racing superstar who won the 2008 Formula 1 CHINESE GRAND PRIX is no doubt an inspiration to young people, not just in Grenada, but through out the world. The Opposition sees this as another outstanding achievement for Hamilton and still believes that the Government made a serious error when members of the Cabinet and close associates of the Tillman Thomas Administration destroyed a golden opportunity for the country, by condemning the deal between Lewis Hamilton and the former Government. The attempt to destroy the character of the parties involved - including Lewis Hamilton, the former Prime Minister and former Governor General - also affected Grenada negatively. The Opposition therefore calls on the Government to always put the country first when making important decisions. It is the belief of the Opposition that the decision it took when in Government, to partner with Lewis Hamilton to market Grenada as a tourism destination and to invest in Grenada was one that would have brought tremendous benefits for the people of Grenada Carriacou and Petite Martinique. INSIDE GRENADA NEWS