St. George's, Grenada, January 28th, 2010: Grenada’s Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas, will be honored by the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) at a Gala dinner this evening in New York.

In his acceptance speech, the Prime Minister will commend the institution for the role it has played in developing the region and will offer his support for its ever expanding influence in Caribbean expertise.

The Prime Minister is a graduate of the University.

Prime Minister Dean Barrow of Belize, Prime Minister David Thompson of Barbados and Prime Minister Patrick manning of Trinidad and Tobago will also be awarded at this evening’s gala fundraising dinner.

American Film producer Spike Lee will also be among those honored at the gala dinner.