Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Half-million in bonds for Kirani

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ST.GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas Saturday night announced that half a million EC dollars in Government bonds will be given to Kirani James for winning Grenada’s first Olympic gold medal.
Prime Minister Thomas also revealed that James will be appointed a tourism Ambassador, an athletic stadium to be built by China will be named after him, and commemorative stamps will be published in his honour.
The Grenadian leader told thousands who attended a rally at the national stadium that a museum, and a resource and fitness centre will be built in Gouyave, Kirani’s hometown.

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