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Dr. Mitchell said the COVID-19 pandemic also tested the limits of prime
ministerial authority and power in all countries as emergency powers and regulations were required to give governments far-reaching powers that otherwise they were not vested with. Within the global context, he said the efficacy of that power and authority was limited for leaders of small states like Grenada, and this necessitated formal and informal coalitions with other
Moderator Dr. Kristina Hinds in conversation with former Prime Minister of Grenada Dr. Keith Mitchell
countries and groupings. Even in these circumstances, he said countries had to adopt a more sophisticated and nuanced approach to global and regional integration. F
Ministerial Sub-committee on Cricket. Regarding the latter, he said there were evident limitations of political power and authority when concerns arose over the possible encroachment of politicians in the business of the West Indies Cricket Board . As a result, the former Grenadian leader said he opted to take a back seat despite his enduring passion for West Indies cricket. u
or the CARICOM coalition, he said cohesion has been an invaluable asset even on potentially divisive issues. The former Grenadian leader
served in the CARICOM Quasi-Cabinet as Prime Minister with lead responsibility for Science and Technology. He also served as Lead Head within the CARICOM Prime
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