GOVERNMENT OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF CHINA

St. George, May 13, 2008 -- The Government of Grenada has sent condolences to the Government and people of China following the earthquake disaster which has left thousands of people dead and injured.

The message which was transmitted to the Chinese Embassy today reads, “The Government and people of Grenada are extremely saddened over the massive loss of life and extensive material destruction occasioned by the earthquake in Sichuan Province, and wish to offer profound condolences to the entire nation.”

Prime Minister Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell said he was deeply touched by the scenes of death and destruction on television. He said that Grenada and China have forged a close friendship and offered his own personal condolences to the Government and people of China. “We in Grenada know how natural disasters can affect an entire nation. We know the pain and suffering that is caused and my deepest sympathy goes out to the Chinese Government and people.”  

The Grenadian leader also advised that his Ministry had been contacting Grenadian students studying in China through the Grenada Embassy in China. He noted that reports suggest that all students were safe although some had been affected by the precautionary evacuations which had been ordered after the earthquake.