ST.GEORGE, GRENADA, APRIL 30, 2012_Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has been informed of the resignation of the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Peter David, from the government. While this did not come as a surprise, the Prime Minister is undeterred in his resolve to continue his government’s policies, aimed at continuing to build a foundation for genuine prosperity in the longer term, with a more immediate need for the creation of jobs. Prime Minister Thomas is of the view that upon taking office, ministers would have acted diligently to promote the interests of the people of Grenada. “The government has set the platform for our economic transformation and we are just beginning to see the benefits of our policies. My focus remains on the implementation of the government’s development agenda,” the Prime Minister said. “Our success at the last general election came as a result of the trust the Grenadian people placed in us and our message for development. As Prime Minister I am still committed to that message and the promise we made to discharge our duties in a fair and even handed manner. The business of government continues as we seek to improve the lives of every Grenadian man, woman and child,” the Prime Minister added. The Prime Minister has expressed his appreciation to Mr. David for his service during his period in Cabinet.