Grenada is experiencing one of its most encouraging periods of social progress in recent history. Since 2022, the administration of Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has overseen a consistent reduction in poverty, even while undertaking major financial and infrastructural responsibilities that previous governments avoided or delayed. The result is a stronger, […]
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Elections in Grenada: Why Predictions So Often Miss the Mark
Grenada’s elections have always carried a unique kind of suspense — not because the polls are dramatic or because analysts are unreliable, but because the math of a small population makes prediction almost impossible. With just over 100,000 people on the island, every single ballot carries a weight that citizens […]
Grenada Deserves Progress — Not the Politics of Regression
Grenada stands at a defining moment. After nearly four years under the leadership of Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, the country has seen meaningful progress—financial reforms, long‑delayed pension justice for public officers, and the settlement of multiple labour disputes. Yet, instead of contributing constructively to national development, the New National Party […]
How SDA Worship Has Evolved: From Congregational Praise to Performance Culture
The Seventh‑day Adventist Church has always been a singing church. From the early pioneers gathered in small wooden meeting houses to the global congregations of today, music has played a central role in shaping Adventist identity, theology, and community life. But over the past several decades, Adventist worship has undergone […]
When Modern Christians Go Beyond Scripture: A Biblical Examination of Laying on of Hands
The laying on of hands is one of the oldest and most sacred biblical symbols—used for blessing, healing, imparting the Holy Spirit, and commissioning leaders. Scripture treats it as a solemn act tied to divine authority, not human preference. Yet in many modern Christian circles, the practice has expanded far […]
Journalist Linda Straker “was a voice of professionalism’’
Today, May 5, Grenada mourns the passing of Ms. Linda Straker, one of the nation’s finest journalists. The grief at her lost is shared by the executive, general membership and supporters of the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM). “Rest in Peace, Linda. Your work, your voice and your legacy will live […]
The High Cost of Staying Home: How Electoral Apathy Reshaped American Democracy
In every democracy, elections are the hinge on which the entire system swings. But in 2016, a hinge rusted. A measurable number of Democratic‑leaning voters—some out of frustration, some out of protest, and some simply unwilling to vote for a woman—chose to stay home. That decision didn’t just shape the […]
Shortage of skilled workers “a big problem
An overhaul of Grenada’s education should be undertaken to include training more nationals to acquire skills in trades, says building contractor Stanford Simon. The shortage of skilled workers in Grenada is “a big problem’’ and “it’s hurting us’’, leading to the importation of labour, said Simon, who is a member […]
A Modernised TAMCC part of a DPM Government Plan
A government of the Democratic People’s Movement will ensure the construction of a modernised T.A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC), which will equip more nationals for jobs in Grenada as part of the Movement’s policy of “work that pays and stays’’, DPM Leader Peter David has promised. “The DPM is committing […]
A $10 Billion Settlement That Shook the Nation: When Accountability Vanishes, Corruption Thrives
In a moment that many Americans never imagined possible, the federal government agreed to a $10 billion settlement with President Donald Trump—a decision that has left millions stunned, angry, and asking how such an extraordinary outcome could unfold without a single institution standing in the way. For critics, this was […]
Grenada’s Healthcare Future Should Not Be Held Hostage by Short-Term Politics
Grenada stands at a pivotal moment in its national development. After decades of operating within the constraints of a hospital built in the 19th century, the country is finally moving toward a modern healthcare facility capable of meeting the needs of a growing population. This is not merely a construction […]
Hundreds Celebrate Caribbean Culture at Living Word SDA Church
Brooklyn, NY — March 21, 2026 The Living Word Seventh-day Adventist Church came alive on Saturday evening as hundreds gathered to celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Caribbean, South America, and Central America. What unfolded was a joyful tapestry of food, music, heritage, and fellowship—an atmosphere that felt like home […]
President Trump’s Troubling Reaction to the Death of Robert Mueller
The passing of Robert Mueller marks the end of a life defined by service, discipline, and duty. Mueller was a man who volunteered to wear the uniform of the United States, a man who stepped forward when his country called. He did not search for excuses, loopholes, or medical notes […]
A New Force in Grenadian Politics: The Rise of the Democratic People’s Movement
Grenada’s political landscape shifted dramatically with the official launch of the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM), led by former Foreign Affairs Minister Peter David. The party’s unveiling at the Grenada Trade Centre drew a massive crowd—diplomats, trade unionists, independent senators, and former NNP executives—signaling that this is not a fringe experiment […]
Dad’s the reason she is safe with me!
Over the past recent years, whether working in North America or the Caribbean, my phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from women and girls who are victims of domestic violence. These calls tell stories of physical, emotional and sexual abuse that have landed male perpetrators behind bars […]
