Revoked -govt withdraws permit for head of controversial US democracy project

Glen Bradbury (right) with US Ambassador Brent Hardt (left) and members of parliament at the launching of the LEAD project in July of 2013. (SN file photo)

The government yesterday announced the revocation of the work permit of the Head of the controversial US Leadership and Demo-cracy (LEAD) project triggering the most serious crisis in relations with Washington since 1992.

Yesterday, the US Embassy here had no comment on the government’s decision but sources say a response can be expected from the US State Depart-ment shortly.

Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon announced the revocation of Glen Bradbury’s work permit and extension of stay at weekly press briefing. He said it was “based on the