Grenadian Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has decided against appointing a permanent replacement for Attorney General Jimmy Britsol.Bristol quit suddenly on July 24 after admitting he made "an error in judgment" in using his position to appeal for leniency for his stepson who fled the United States six years ago before he could be jailed for drug crimes.
Thomas has instead opted to appoint Rohan Phillip, a former legal officer to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean (OECS), to act as AG for three months.
Phillip, 38, also previously held the post of Solicitor General. He served the OECS in various areas including the Economic Union Task Force, OECS Family Law and Domestic Violence Reform Project/Initiative, ECTEL Board of Directors and during consultations for setting up an Ocean Management Project/Unit for the OECS.
He also served in various other positions in private practice in Grenada and Belize.
Phillip has promised to give the Grenada government the "best counsel" while it continues its search for a permanent Attorney General.
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