St. George's, Grenada -- May 7, 2008 -- Prime Minister Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell has launched a National Health and fitness programme called Get Fit Grenada. The Programme was launched on Saturday April 26th at the Body and Soul Gym and is aimed at promoting Healthy Lifestyles by emphasizing exercise and healthy diets. Speaking at the launch on Saturday, Prime Minister Mitchell said, "I am very saddened when I see families lose fathers, mothers and other family members very early in life. Lifestyle as it relates to diet and exercise affects every aspect of the family. We have become too sedentary! Gone are the days when entire villages not only participated in sporting events but also walked from village to village to compete. Through this programme I want to see us eat better, exercise more and live better."

Members of the Medical Association, St. George's University, Sporting Associations, private sector companies, and The Food and Nutrition Council attended Saturday's launch. Prime Minister Mitchell thanked them for attending and for partnering with Government in this important initiative. Also pledging their support for the initiative is the Pan American Health organization and the Caricom Secretariat.

A key aspect of the ceremony was the launch of www.getfitgrenada.com. The website offers advice on health and wellness to the Grenadian community and will have an interactive forum where persons can ask advice about their health and fitness regime.

 The Get Fit Grenada initiative is aimed at improving the quality of lives of the Grenadian public by improving the health of the population. The programme is specifically geared towards lowering the incidence of chronic diseases affecting the Grenadian community