The State of Grenada consists of three islands- Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique which form the southern end of the Windward Islands.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2022 14:21
Grenada and OAS Formalise Agreement for Election Observer Mission
St. George, June 13, 2022: Grenada has formalised an agreement with the Organisation of American States (OAS) to observe general elections on June 23. This will be the eighth electoral observer mission mounted by the OAS to Grenada. Grenada’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, H.E Yolande Smith, signed the agreement…
Monday, 13 June 2022 15:56
Refurbished Meat Market in St. George Expected to Improve Quality of Meats Provided to the Public
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JUNE 10, 2022 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry is anticipating the provision of improved quality of meats, as well as increased varieties of cuts, having commissioned the refurbished St. George’s Meat Market on Thursday. The refurbishment of the facility and replacement of equipment are…
Tuesday, 07 June 2022 17:02
Prime Minister Confirms International Observers will be in Grenada for June 23 General Elections
June 7, 2022 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has confirmed that international observers will be in Grenada for the June 23 poll. Election observer missions will be mounted by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of American States (OAS), which responded positively to invitations extended…
Thursday, 02 June 2022 19:34
Ministry of Education to host National Consultation on Education
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JUNE 2, 2022 – The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs, and Information will host a National Consultation on Education, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the Grenada Trade Centre. This consultation is a requirement of the United Nations Secretariat, as a forerunner to the…
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 19:40
Government and GCNA Work Towards Transforming Nutmeg Sub-Sector
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, MAY 31, 2022 – The Government of Grenada, in collaboration with the Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association (GCNA), is working towards improved efficiency, effectiveness, and viability as they seek to transform the nutmeg sub-sector. The hope is to restore the spice to its green gold glory days through…
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 18:48
Government Requests Stay in Price Increases by ADM Caribbean Agro
St. George: May 31, 2022: The Government of Grenada is taking active steps to avert a price increase proposed by ADM Caribbean Agro Industries Limited which will affect the cost of flour and animal feed. Following notification of the pending 8% increase for flour and animal feed, Trade Minister, Alvin…
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 15:39
Important Meeting for Calypso/Groovy/Soca Artistes
St. George’s, Grenada – Wednesday 25th May 2022. Spicemas Corporation (SMC) extends an invitation to all artistes who plan to participate in SMC’s Song Competitions in 2022 to an important meeting with the producers of the competitions. The meeting will take place on Saturday May 28th, 2022, at the La…
Tuesday, 24 May 2022 17:42
Grenada moves a step closer to providing CT Scans
St. George: May 24, 2022: Healthcare services in Grenada are being revolutionised with the addition of a 128-slice CT scanner, which is capable of delivering rapid, accurate, precise and confident diagnoses, including determining the stages of cancer and complex cardiac procedures, among other areas. Director of Hospital Services Dr. Carol…
Tuesday, 24 May 2022 16:00
Grenada’s Health Ministry Monitoring Reports of Monkeypox Outbreak Overseas
ST. GEORGE: MAY 24, 2022: The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring reports of an outbreak of Monkeypox virus in several countries including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK and other parts of Europe. The Ministry of Health has issued its first public health advisory, notifying the public of the…
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Monday, 23 May 2022 15:03
Lifeguards commended for excellent service at Grand Anse and Bathway beaches
St. George: May 23, 2022: The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Climate Resilience and the Environment expresses commendation to Grenada Lifeguards on the excellent service it is providing at Grand Anse and Bathway beaches. Special recognition must be given to lifeguard Mr. Andrew Fleming, attached to Bathway Beach, for saving…
Friday, 20 May 2022 14:03
Division of Culture completes three-day Calypso Arts Workshop for schools
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, MAY. 20, 2022 – GIS: Over 50 students and their teachers benefitted from interactive sessions on the history, categories, and composition of calypso during a series of workshops organised by the Division of Culture. The workshops were held at the three locations across Grenada. Facilitators included some…
Thursday, 19 May 2022 16:28
Prime Minister Launches Grenada's National Cyber Security Incident Response Team
May 19, 2022 – Grenada has added a critical element to its overall ICT ecosystem with the creation of the National Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). Prime Minister and Minister for ICT, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell launched CSIRT on Thursday, during a ceremony at the Grenada Trade…
Thursday, 19 May 2022 15:18
Kingdom of Morocco Scholarship Announcement
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, MAY 19, 2022 – The Government of the Kingdom of Morocco in collaboration with the Government of Grenada is offering a full scholarship programme for the Masters in International Studies and Diplomacy (MAISD) for the academic year 2022 to 2023. This scholarship programme will be hosted by…
Thursday, 19 May 2022 15:11
Japanese Government Postgraduate Scholarship Programme For 2023
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, MAY 19, 2022 – The Government of Japan, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Monbu-Kagaku-Shō, in collaboration with the Government of Grenada, extends an invitation to Grenadian nationals to apply to study at Japanese universities for postgraduate/research studies. ELIGIBILITY: - MUST be in…
Wednesday, 18 May 2022 15:09
Scholarships for Online Guest Service Gold Tourism Certification Course for Hospitality Employees
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, May 17, 2022 – The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information hereby informs the public of an OAS call for applications, for citizens of CARICOM, for an online Guest Service Gold Tourism Certification Course offered by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute…
Sunday, 15 May 2022 08:51
Prime Minister annouces date for Grenada's Next General Elections
May 15, 2022 – Grenadians will go to the polls on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, made the announcement at a political meeting in Telescope, St. Andrew on Saturday night. Explaining the timetable for the run-up to the poll, Dr. Mitchell said he…
Friday, 13 May 2022 19:43
Replacement of an expired Voter Indentification Card and an elector's right to vote
St. George: May 14, 2022: The Parliamentary Elections Office (PEO) advises the public that an elector who does not replace his or her expired voter identification card CANNOT BE DENIED his or her right to vote on Election Day. The “right of a person to vote” speaks to ‘if on…
Friday, 13 May 2022 18:41
Grenada extends condolences on passing of UAE President
May 13, 2022 – The Government of Grenada has extended sincere condolences to the Government and People of the United Arab Emirates, on the passing of the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In a letter to the Vice President of the…
Thursday, 12 May 2022 15:30
UNESCO Transcultura Launches a Call to Bring Young Caribbean Hip-Hop Artists to Europe
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, May 12, 2022 – The Grenada National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to inform that UNESCO Transcultura has launched a call to bring young Caribbean hiphop artists to Europe. The Transcultura Programme, integrating Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union through Culture and Creativity, implemented by UNESCO…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 16:40
Ministry of Health to undertake fogging exercise in the south of the island
ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA, MAY 11, 2022 - GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE (GIS): - The Vector Control Department in the Ministry of Health and Social Security, will begin a four-day fogging operation in the South of the island, in an effort to reduce the incidence of Dengue Fever and other mosquito-borne diseases.…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 12:45
Prime Minister encourages Grenadians not to become complacent about COVID-19
May 11, 2022 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell is encouraging Grenadians not to drop their guard as it relates to COVID-19. Speaking during Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Representatives, Dr. Mitchell said while Government has removed restrictions, people must take personal responsibility for themselves and…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 10:37
Conference for Calypso/Groovy/Soca Artistes/Managers of Artistes/Music Producers
St. George’s, Grenada – Wednesday 11th May 2022. Spicemas Corporation (SMC) extends an invitation to all SMC registered Artistes, Artistes interested in taking part in SMC competitions in 2022, managers of Artistes, and music producers to a conference in preparation for Spicemas 2022. The conference takes place on Saturday May…
Monday, 09 May 2022 14:55
Relocation of Health Care Services
St. George: May 9, 2022: Due to the Commencement of Refurbishment Work at the Victoria Medical Station, the Ministry of Health has relocated all health care services provided by the Victoria Medical Station, to the nearby Catholic Church Pastoral Centre in Victoria, St. Mark. The reconstruction period is expected to…
Monday, 09 May 2022 11:45
Suspension of Sale of Plants at Propagation Stations
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, MAY 09, 2022- The Ministry of Agriculture informs the public of the suspension of the sale of plants from all propagation Stations, effective today 9th May. This suspension is to facilitate the preparation of new plants for the annual Plant Distribution Season. Farmers are urged, at this…
Friday, 06 May 2022 10:23
Dates for the Administration of 2022 Caribbean Primary Exit Examinations Maintained
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, MAY 6, 2022 – The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information informs the public that in keeping with guidance from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), the external component of the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) will be held as scheduled on Thursday, May…
Thursday, 05 May 2022 14:47
Promoters of Public Events Must Obtain a Festival Licence to hold Public Events
St. George’s, Grenada – Thursday 5th May 2022. Spicemas 2022 was launched on April 29th 2022, as a result the legislation takes effect from April 29th 2022 until Sunday August 14th 2022. “According to the Spicemas Corporation (Amendment) Act 8 of 2017, no person shall hold a carnival festival or…
Wednesday, 04 May 2022 20:38
Distribution of Fertilisers
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, MAY 04, 2022- Through an arrangement between the Government of Grenada and the Kingdom of Morocco, the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry, offers for sale to registered farmers, the following fertilisers in one hundred-pound (100 lb.) bags: Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) Triple super phosphate (TSP) Mono-ammonium…
Wednesday, 04 May 2022 16:46
Prime Minister Welcomes US Plan to meet Annually with Caribbean Leaders
May 4, 2022 – Just over a week after Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell called for annual dialogue between American policy makers and Caribbean leaders, the U.S. Vice President has confirmed that there will be an annual meeting. When he spoke at the recent Caribbean Financial Access…
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 14:55
Grenada and its OECS Neighbours do not support British rule
May 3, 2022 – Grenada and other member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), have expressed concern about plans by the United Kingdom to impose direct rule on the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Direct rule is one of the recommendations contained in the recent Commission of Inquiry…