12 August 2020: Exceptional young people can now submit entries for the 2021 Commonwealth youth awards to win prestigious titles and cash grants. The awards recognise and reward young people whose work has made a major impact on people and communities in their country. Young leaders from across the 54 […]
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Experts share critical lessons on saving mangroves
5 August 2020: Mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate, with conservationists across the Commonwealth striving to save them from local extinction. These nearshore forests that straddle land and sea provide a range of vital services to both humans and fish, such as coastal protection. In a recent webinar organised […]
Government of Grenada GOV.gd Grenada Agriculture Feeder Roads to Commence in August 2020
St. George, August 5th, 2020 – The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Implementation has awarded a contract to Hanover Construction Company Ltd. In the amount of EC$46.8M for implementation of the Grenada Agriculture Feeder Roads Project. The following roads will be reconstructed. a. Bailles Bacolet to La Pastora Road, St. David’s […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General statement on resolution of Guyana electoral impasse
03 August 2020: I extend congratulations to His Excellency Dr Irfan Ali upon his swearing-in as President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana following the declaration of the 2 March General Election and Regional election results on 2 August 2020 by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). I commend former President, His […]
US firm enlists Caribbean doctors in global COVID-19 response
US-based Portals Global Consulting Group is leading an initiative to strengthen the international pandemic response by gathering expert perspectives from medical practitioners around the world, including Africa, UK, the USA and the Caribbean, into a free online resource. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres described the collaboration needed to overcome the […]
Ministers welcome Commonwealth interventions to rebuild hard-hit sport sector
July 27, 2020: Commonwealth collaboration is vital to the recovery of the sport sector which has suffered a crushing blow from essential measures to stem the spread of COVID-19. This was the recurring theme as sports ministers from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific met at a landmark […]
New Richards-Botham Trophy to recognise two of England and West Indies greats
Thursday, 23 July 2020 — England and the West Indies will compete for a new Richards-Botham Trophy when they next meet in a Men’s Test series to pay tribute to two of their greatest players whose rivalry and friendship embodies the close relationship and mutual respect between the two sides. The […]
Commonwealth to unveil ‘4D strategy’ on reviving sport at ministerial forum
22 July 2020: A four-dimensional strategy will be unveiled at a major ministerial forum tomorrow, to help governments sustain the sport sector ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commonwealth Secretariat’s ‘Data, Digital, Diversify and anti-Discrimination’ strategy will help the sector adapt to the new normal and continue contributing to health and […]
New dashboard launched to help Commonwealth Governments tackle Coronavirus
22 July 2020: A COVID-19 dashboard has been launched by the Commonwealth Secretariat to help member countries make vital decisions during the ongoing crisis. The Commonwealth COVID-19 Dashboard is now live and offering crucial data and analysis to help equip governments and health workers with the information they need to tackle the pandemic […]
Opinion: COVID-19 debt relief must consider the vulnerabilities of small states
By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General A lethal combination of disease, extreme climate events and economic crises is threatening the smallest and most vulnerable nations of the world. To tackle it, we must overhaul how we understand and address economic vulnerability. The COVID-19 pandemic has already triggered a massive global recession. […]
Joint Statement by Minister for Transport and Royal Grenada Police Force
St. George’s: July 21, 2020: The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) and the Ministry of Transport extend deepest sympathies to the families of the three victims of the tragic accident that occurred in Westerhall, St. David on Monday afternoon. The Minister for Transport, Hon. Gregory Bowen says “It is with […]
Phil Simmons post-match media interaction from 2nd Test
Monday, 20 July 2020 — West Indies Head Coach Phil Simmons spoke to members of media after second Test against England. Set 312 to win on the final day, West Indies were bowled out for 198 at Emirates Old Trafford. England won by 113 runs. The result now means the #RaiseTheBat […]
Spiceislander TV News for Friiday July 17, 2020
Statement from the Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism shares the following information in relation to tourist attraction sites. In keeping with regulations issued as part of the State of Emergency instituted to curb the spread of COVID-19, the operation of tourism sites, like other businesses across the country, was restricted. The Grand Etang Lake […]
More than 7,000 Grenadians for COVID-19 Package & Uneployment Benefits
July 13, 2020 – More than 7,000 Grenadians have benefitted thus far from Government’s economic stimulus package which offers payroll support to businesses, income support to self-employed persons and an unemployment benefit among other measures. Statistics from the COVID-19 Economic Support Secretariat show that the beneficiaries include 664 bus operators and […]
