Grenada Police Officers involved in the Coast Guard incident two weekends ago have been released from active duty as investigations goes on into the death of Woburn residents Kimon Bell. Commissioner of Police Edwin Martin addressed the issue during Thursday mornings briefing. The officers involved in this incident that parts […]
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Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Grenada’s Police force
A senior spokesman for the Royal Grenada Police (RGPF) in reacting to a story in a local newspaper that focused on sexual abuse and harassment within the Royal Grenada Police admitted that there are several incidents of sexual misconduct in force both internal and external. A female police officer sent an anonymous […]
Statement from the Ministry of Legal Affairs on the passing of Attorney Celia Clyne-Edwards QC
The Ministry of Legal Affairs, the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions join in mourning today with the legal fraternity, family and friends of Celia Clyne-Edwards, Queen’s Counsel, who died on Thursday. Clyne-Edwards was a veteran litigator and leaves behind a great legacy of […]
STAR Intervention Program brings out the best in RGPF
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan Although the word “Enforcement” is internationally known to be synonymous with policing, members of the Royal Grenada Police Force broke that perception for the last three weeks, replacing “Enforcement” with “Encouragement” and making a powerful positive impact on the lives of the teen campers of […]
STAR Intervention Program brings out the best in RGPF
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan Neals J. Chitan holds a doctorate in Social and Behavioral Sciences and is the Grenadian-born president of Motiv-8 For Change International — a Toronto based High Impact Social Skill Agency that is specially dedicated to the social empowerment of individuals, families and communities. He can […]
Prime minister Welcomes the Return of Sandals Staff ahead of October Re-Opening
September 22, 2020 – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Keith Mitchell, has welcomed Monday’s announcement by Sandals that close to 600 team members have returned to work. Over the next few weeks, the workers will be trained in Sandals’ Premium Protocols of Cleanliness, ahead of the planned re-opening of […]
Royal Grenada Police Force Reinforces Traffic Regulations
St. George’s: September 21, 2020: At the stakeholders meeting held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 with operators within the trucking industry, the Royal Grenada Police Force reinforced Road Traffic regulations. ACP Jessmon Prince took the opportunity to address a number of traffic issues relating directly to the trucking industry. They were: […]
Grenada Major Road Work update
St. George’s: September 21, 2020: On September 17, 2020, Chief Technical Officer in the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Public Utilities, Energy, Transport and Implementation Najar Andall gave an update on major road works at the Trucking Industry Stakeholders meeting held at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium. Andall noted that the Western […]
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Statement on Marijuana / Cannabis
After much consideration, analytical review, and discussions with many people throughout our society, as well as listening to the voices of our people through social, electronic, and print media, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has concluded that the time has come for Grenada to adopt the recommendations of the CARICOM […]
NDC Statement on Cabinet Reshuffle
In our system of government, the Prime Minister may reshuffle the Cabinet at any time for improved efficiency and performance in the administration of public affairs. Cabinet reshuffles are not meant to be exercises in personal development for Ministers or to give them a ‘turn’ at a new experience. Equally, […]
NDC’s review of National Address delivered by Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell on August 17th, 2020
This is a period of unprecedented crisis, when our people need hope and inspiring, positive leadership as we face an uncertain future. The National Address delivered by Dr. the Rt Hon. Keith Mitchell on August 17th, 2020 failed to do that. It was of the same old mold – business […]
NDC Celebrates International Youth Day
The National Democratic Congress will like to join the United Nations and the world in celebrating International Youth Day. This year’s theme “Youth Engagement for Global Action” is pertinent for our current reality. Young people play a pivotal role in our communities and should be involved in the leadership process. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Technical Team from Ministry of Agriculture to visit Carriacou
Beausejour, Carriacou, June 23rd, 2020: A Technical team from the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands will visit Carriacou from June 24th-26th, to offer support to the resuscitation of the livestock sub-sector. As part of this initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands’ proposed agenda includes a Farmers’ Outreach Programme in […]