Acting Prime Minister welcomes national weekend of prayer and reflection

Grenada’s Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Nazim Burke, has welcomed the declaration by Grenada’s religious leaders of Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 5th, 2012, as “a time for prayer and reflection”

Mr. Burke said the timing of the call, coming as it did on the weekend prior to the celebration of Grenada’s 38th Anniversary of Independence, reflects the importance of “placing God at the forefront of Grenada’s development. Additionally, he says, it reflects the important role that the religious community plays in Grenada’s affairs.

He also pointed out that the declaration of a weekend of Prayer came on the heels of a meeting between Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and religious leaders just two weeks ago.

“It is important that while we celebrate our political independence, we recognize that there is a higher power which guides our lives. This is clearly enunciated on our coat of arms where it is states “ever conscious of God, we aspire, build and advance as one people,” acting Prime Minister Burke said Friday.

He urged all Grenadians to “take some time” this weekend to pray for our nation and expressed his appreciation to the religious leaders for their foresight and vision for our country.