ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, NOVEMBER 12 – Canadian-based labour consultant Dr. Justin Pierre has accused journalist George Worme and surrogates of Grenada’s ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration of subjecting him to ongoing harassment and political intimidation, warning he may seek intervention from Canadian and US authorities.

In a WhatsApp message sent to Worme on Tuesday, November 11, Dr. Pierre expressed frustration with what he describes as coordinated efforts to silence his critical analysis of the Mitchell government.

“I’m exhausted by the ongoing harassment by your newspaper and other operatives,” Dr. Pierre wrote to Worme, Managing Director of The New Today newspaper. “If it continues, I’ll have to officially inform the Prime Minister Honorable Dickon Mitchell about the threats, bullying, and intimidation I’ve been receiving from you, other NDC members, and the NDC Social Media Team.”

The Grenadian-born researcher, who heads the Canadian-based Dunn Pierre Barnett & Company Ltd, claims the alleged harassment is affecting his mental health and ability to generate income.
He states he possesses documentation from an NDC insider warning him to stop criticizing the party and government, and instead write favorably about them.

“If I don’t comply, they threaten to slander my name,” Dr. Pierre wrote. “This is tantamount to blackmail, as you and your team are attempting to disrupt my mental state and adversely affect my ability to generate income.”
Dr. Pierre’s allegations come amid escalating tensions following recent publications.

Worme’s New Today newspaper published an article in which Dr. Pierre allegedly admitted to financial wrongdoing dating back over two decades when he served as Manager of the Communal Co-operative Credit Union. However, Dr. Pierre told reporters he was unaware the conversation with Worme was being recorded as an interview.

The consultant’s relationship with NDC supporters has deteriorated sharply since his earlier days as a political darling.
Party surrogates celebrated him after correctly predicting the NDC’s 2022 general election victory. However, his recent polling suggests the party would likely lose if elections, constitutionally due in 2027, were called today.

What has particularly angered government supporters was Dr. Pierre’s recent release of detailed statistics analyzing Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell’s overseas travel.
The report documented approximately 51 trips abroad between June 2022 and October 2025, estimating costs between USD $1.8 million and $2.3 million, and suggesting the Prime Minister’s frequent absences have impacted government efficiency.

“This is comparable to political intimidation and victimization, as it attempts to disrupt the democratic process,” Dr. Pierre stated in his message. “If this continues, I’ll ask my government to get involved, and to also inform the US State Department. I’m aware of my rights.”

The New Today and representatives of the NDC have not yet publicly responded to Dr. Pierre’s allegations.
The controversy highlights growing tensions between the NDC administration and its critics as the country approaches constitutionally mandated elections in 2027.