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MANAGEMENT of the Harbor Master, the Trinidadian-owned pleasure boat on which a Grenadian sports hero was attacked on Wednesday, has said it does not condone the attack.
Reigning world javelin champion Anderson Peters was beaten and thrown overboard by the Harbor Master during a boat ride in Grenada on Wednesday night.
Videos of the incident circulated on social media Thursday showing at least three men in an altercation with Peters on the ramp at the end of the boat.
A man eventually tied her up and threw her off the ramp causing her to hit the concrete dock before falling into the water. The attackers are believed to be TT nationals who worked on the ship.
Reports say five crew members believed to be TT nationals were arrested by Grenadian police following the incident.
A voice memo from a Grenadian woman circulating on Thursday claimed that Peters was asked to leave the ship as it prepared for another cruise, but failed to do so. A scuffle eventually ensued, which ended with Peters being thrown from the boat.
In a media release on Thursday, Harbor Masters management said the violence on board the ship was disheartening for both its management and staff.
“We emphatically declare that we do not accept acts of violence of any kind. We understand the public’s concern and the general sensitivity of the situation.
“Currently, full details about the incident are still pending, but we are working with the relevant authorities to better understand what happened. The staff involved are represented by attorneys Benjamin Hood, Cajeton Hood and Francis Paul, who will work to ensure that there is an amicable solution for all involved.”
Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Amery Browne said he spoke to his counterpart in Grenada, Joseph Andall, and expressed his regret over the incident.
Browne said he texted Andall on Wednesday night and twice on Thursday and said the incident had not caused a dispute between the two countries. He had no information on Peters’ health or the people accused of attacking him.
A ten-member Tobago contingent visited Grenada last week to promote Tobago’s inaugural carnival, scheduled for October 28-30.
Megan Morrison, Assistant Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transport, at the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) said the incident occurred after all official meetings had concluded. She added that this has not affected the commitments made during those meetings or the relations between the two countries.
“This will in no way affect the interventions we have made while we are on the island. In fact, just today one person wants to know if we can’t join Tobago with Grenada,” Morrison said, adding that the Tobago-Grenada union was joked to emphasize that there is no bad blood between the two. .
Newsday emailed the Royal Grenada Police Force for an update on Peters’ medical condition and the criminal investigation into the incident. No response was received by press time on Thursday.
