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| Grenada to implement Freedom of Information Act |
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| Monday, 29 December 2008 | |
 Prime Minister of Grenada Tillman Thomas has revealed
that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration will be moving to introduce
a Freedom of Information Act. This was revealed in an address to members of the media fraternity attending the Third Annual Awards Ceremony of the Media Workers Association of Grenada on Sunday night. Thomas, who was a strong advocate of freedom of the Press while in opposition, noted that his government had assumed power against the backdrop of many threats and legal actions against members of the profession in recent years. However, he said he remained convinced that a free and unbridled media was a critical pillar in the efficient functioning of the democratic process. Thomas, whose NDC government also plans to enact integrity legislation, did not give a precise timetable for action but said he was committed to ensuring that the views of the governed, the opposition and all other stakeholders be heard and considered. He also sought to caution members of the media that greater freedom of expression would come at a price, as he called for greater attention to professional standards of conduct. |