In the Lower House of Parliament, Opposition Leader Emmalin Pierre raised allegations she said were relayed to her by individuals connected to hotel workers in the south of the island. According to her statement, the reports involved inappropriate conduct by members of a visiting African delegation during African Liberation Day […]
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Grenada’s Declining Poverty Rate Under the NDC Government: A New Era of Social and Economic Renewal
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nevis Premier is keynote speaker at DPM Congres
Nevis Premier Mark Brantley, who also is Leader of the Opposition in parliament in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, is visiting Grenada this weekend at the invitation of the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM). DPM is holding its inaugural Congress on Sunday, March 22, at the Trade Centre, Morne […]
What Is Going On With Former Grenada Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell?
A Look at His Post‑Retirement Behavior, Public Accusations, and Longstanding Controversies Former Grenada Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell—Grenada’s longest‑serving political leader—announced his retirement from active politics in 2025. Yet instead of stepping back, he has re‑emerged prominently on the New National Party (NNP) platform, launching a series of sharp political […]
Farming subsidy needed to mitigate against economic impact of war
Some immediate measures, including help for farmers, should be taken by the Grenada government to help alleviate the negative economic impact of the ongoing war in Iran, MP Peter David has recommended. “With this war that has broken out, with the impact it is having, with the blockage of the […]
Dr. Bert Brathwaite joins DPM – Happy with ‘visionary leadership’
Dr. Bert Brathwaite, a respected medical doctor and longstanding member and supporter of the New National Party (NNP), has officially joined the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM).According to Brathwaite, he was drawn to the DPM because he sees “the embryo, the embryonic form, of a political party that reflects the kind […]
