Grenada says no to casino gambling
Published:Wednesday | January 6, 2010 | 6:18 PM
Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has rejected the construction of casinos on the island.
Swiss developer Zublin wants to construct two casinos as part of a $115 million-dollar project.
The company says hundreds of Grenadians will be employed in the project that involves the construction of a hotel, a second cruise ship terminal and a casino.
But Prime Minister Thomas says a cabinet ruling in favour of casinos would be a decision against his governing National Democratic Congress campaign promises.
Meanwhile, St Lucia has announced plans to press ahead with the construction of its first casino this year.