Stories from St. George's · Grenada

The US military action in Grenada was used as a pretext for strategic objectives, according to a discussion on RTHK Radio 1. The source also stated that the US military was unaware that the opposing side had purchased 300 Soviet T-72 tanks.

The United Nations Office for Project Services head, Groot, praised China's Global Development Initiative during a broadcast. Groot noted that Grenada has maintained strong diplomatic relations with China and benefited from Chinese support and aid. Groot expressed hope for continued South-South cooperation to address international crises. Nobel laureate economist James Heckman highly praised China's efforts in increasing women's education and labor participation rates, attributing China's economic success to these factors. He noted the vitality and practical, diligent nature of Chinese people and students.

The United States aims to protect its citizens, facilitate evacuations, and help restore democratic institutions in Grenada. Margaret Thatcher considered the US action ill-advised and exposed the island to danger from leftist thugs. These weapons reportedly turned Grenada into a Soviet Cuban colony.

American Marines have landed on the Caribbean island of Grenada. Early reports speak of heavy fighting. Margaret Thatcher, the British Prime Minister, was furious about the action and told Parliament she thought it was ill-advised. She had communicated her very considerable doubts to the United States and told Reagan the action had to stop, but he replied it was too late as forces were already on the beaches. The weapons mentioned are those Mr. Reagan says are under friendly island paradise. The stated objective of the US is to restore democracy in Grenada. The intervention has been met with political doubts regarding its necessity and objectives.