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Winston James |
Wednesday May 7th 2008, St. George’s:
As Political Parties
prepare for general election and
campaigning intensifies across the
country Commissioner of Police Mr.
Winston James met with representatives
from the four major parties expected to
contest the upcoming poll. The meeting
was held last Friday afternoon, 2nd
May ‘08, at Police Headquarter on Fort
George.
The Political Parties
represented were the Grenada United
Labour Party, National Democratic
Congress, New National Party and the
Peoples Labour Movement.
The meeting sought to
address issues relating to campaigning
and the role of the Royal Grenada Police
during the process. Among the matters
discussed was the use of cross roads,
junctions and other road ways for public
functions and other campaigning
activities.
The Commissioner informed
the parties that permission would not be
granted to use public thoroughfares for
mass national events as it is the
intention of the Force to keep the
inconvenience to persons not involved
with such activities at a minimum.
However the Commissioner advised that
the Force would recommend alternative
locations considering the intended size
of the event and the security
arrangements required.
Commissioner James also
warned against the use of threats and
threatening language during the
campaign, and urged the parties to
insist that their supporters refrain
from harassing ,and/or, verbally or
physically abusing persons from opposing
parties. The issue of motorcades was
also discussed, and it was agreed that
further discussions and considerations
be held before a final determination is
made. The parties also agreed to forward
their recommendations on the issue to
the Commissioner for consideration.
Commissioner James
assured the parties of the continued
presence of the Royal Grenada Police
Force, to provide traffic control and
general security during all major public
activities and events. It is important
that we engage all stakeholders in the
political process at this time, and
continue to do so until the process is
completed, to proactively address all
related concerns and provide a peaceful
environment for the general election
whenever it is called, said Commissioner
James.
The sixty minute meeting
was cordial and it is the intention of
the Commissioner to continue to meet
with the Political Parties at this level
until the end of the electoral process.
Commissioner James was
accompanied by Deputy Commissioner
Raymond Charles and Media/Public
Relation Consultant Troy Garvey.
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