ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—Dr. Keith Mitchell, Chief of the principle opposition New Nationwide Occasion (NNP), introduced on Thursday that he’ll resign in June 2022.
In that 12 months, the NNP, then the incumbent, misplaced the election 9-6, and he took the oath of workplace as Chief of the Opposition days after the Dickon Mitchell Administration grew to become the federal government.
“I’ve formally relinquished the position because the Chief of His Majesty’s Opposition, efficient February 21, 2025. I submitted my letter informing the Governor Common Dame Cecile La Grenade of my choice,” Dr Mitchell stated in a information launch on Friday morning.
“I’m deeply grateful for the chance to serve on this position and imagine it’s time for brand new management to information the social gathering and the opposition ahead. My dedication to the folks of Grenada stays unwavering, and I’ll proceed to function the Member of Parliament for St. George North West,” stated the previous Prime Minister.
“I absolutely assist her management and have each confidence in her potential to guide with power, empathy, and deep love for the folks of Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique,” stated the discharge, which introduced that Emmalin Pierre, who grew to become the primary feminine Political Chief of the NNP in December 2024 will assume the position of Chief of the Opposition.
A publish on her Fb web page confirmed that she had accepted the position of the second feminine Chief of the opposition in Parliament. “As I step into the Chief of His Majesty’s Opposition position, I achieve this with a deep sense of duty and an unwavering dedication to persevering with the work of advocating for the wants of our residents,” she stated.
“I pledge to uphold the values of integrity, service, and dedication you might have exemplified all through your profession. With the assist of our staff, our social gathering, and, most significantly, the folks of Grenada, we are going to proceed to face agency in protection of their pursuits, making certain that their voices are heard and their wants are met,” stated the publish which paid gratitude and tribute to Dr Mitchell.
“Dr. Mitchell, your management has been a guiding mild, and your counsel will stay invaluable as we forge forward. On behalf of the folks of Grenada and the New Nationwide Occasion, we thanks in your selfless service and unwavering dedication,” she posted.
That is the second time a feminine has been appointed Chief of the Opposition in Grenada’s Home of Representatives.
The primary was Winnifred Strachan, who served between 1991 and 1995.
