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Grenada: Keith Mitchell sworn in as Prime Minister
Newly sworn in Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell
Dr. Keith Mitchell, the leader of the New National Party has been sworn in as Prime Minister of Grenada, following his party’s landslide victory.
Mitchell, becomes the island-nation’s ninth prime minister since attainting political independence from Britain in 1974.
Mitchell had previously served as prime minister for 13 years prior to 2008 when his New National Party was defeated by an 11-4 margin by the National Democratic Congress of Tillman Thomas.
Dr. Mitchell’s message to the country after he took the oath of office administered by Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean, indicated that his first priority would be to unite the country and deal with pressing economic issues.
Meanwhile, former prime minister, Tillman Thomas, has said that he will be stepping down as leader of the National Democratic Congress and work with any leader chosen by the party.