Former Windward Islands and national cricketer,  Kenny Hobson died early Sunday morning after battling for months with kidney problems.

The 49-year old Hobson has been serving as the Clerk of Parliament and President of the Grenada Cricket Association at the time of death.

He returned from Trinidad last week Friday after receiving treatment but fell ill the following day. Hobson was rushed to the St Augustine Medical Centre at St. Paul's but died hours later.

In recent months, he was forced to travel to Trinidad and Tobago twice a week for Kidney treatment. Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has expressed sympathy to Hobson's family on his passing.

Dr Mitchell said that he was deeply saddened to learn that Hobson had passed away, noting that he had made an invaluable contribution to the Parliamentary system of government as Clerk of Parliament. He also described the former national cricketer as a hard working and committed individual who was dedicated to improving the standards of the Parliamentary system in Grenada.

The Grenadian leader pointed out that Hobson led by example after Hurricane Ivan and continued to work with the same enthusiasm to get the Parliament up and running again even though he was battling with a serious illness. The Prime Minister also reflected on Hobson's life as a cricketer and a cricket administrator.

He said that Hobson who was a member of the Ex-Nationals team and the Prime Minister's own Cricket Eleven would be sadly missed by all his team mates. "Grenada has lost a man who refused to let illness, adversity and challenges conquer his desire to work and achieve. Kenny will be missed by all who were privileged to know him," he remarked.

Opposition Leader, Tillman Thomas also expressed sadness on the passing of the Clerk of Parliament. Thomas extended condolences to Hobson's family members saying "this is not just a loss for them but for the entire country".

Funeral arrangements are still being finalised for Hobson, a former student of the Grenada boys Secondary School (GBSS).