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 […]
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The Grenada Public Service to observe International Public Service Day on June 23, 2020
(St. George’s – Grenada – June 22, 2020) The Department of Public Administration salutes Public Officers as we observe International Public Service Day 2020 under the theme “Action Today, Impact Tomorrow: Innovating and Transforming Public Services and Institutions to realise the Sustainable Development Goals.” Public Service Day celebrates the […]
Government to Resume Engagement with Bus Operators Under Structured Approach
St. George’s: June 12, 2020: Government acknowledges bus operators’ positive response to the call for a conducive environment so that the suspension to dialogue can be removed. As such, Government intends to resume its engagement with bus operators under a structured approach. Further, Government has given consideration to the following areas […]
Public Health Officials screen 120 visiting Yachties in Two Days
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, JUNE 10, 2020, (GIS): – Public health officials from the Ministry of Health (MOH) are expected to wrap-up their two-day batch screening process at the Port Louis Marina in St. George’s today. The (MOH) team which includes nurses, doctors and environmental health officers, began screening one hundred and […]
Government continues swift action to effect changes at TAMCC
June 10, 2020 – The Government of Grenada is continuing swift action to address highlighted deficiencies in the operation of the T. A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC). Minister of Education, Honourable Emmalin Pierre met Tuesday with the College Council to reiterate the government’s policy and commitment to the college and the […]
Ministry of Agriculture and Lands Stimulus Package Impact of COVID-19 the Agricultural Sector
The challenges brought on by COVID-19 have forced the entire nation to endure some level of sacrifice. For some of the nation’s farmers, the State of Emergency, restricted access to their farms resulting in losses in produce. Notwithstanding this, we must appreciate that this decision was taken firstly to protect […]
Government of Grenada welcomes Dr. Neville Ying to finalize diaspora engagement policy & 5 year Action Plan
June 2, 2020. Grenada – The Government of Grenada (GoG) supported by the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM), welcomes the recruitment of Dr. Neville Ying to lead the finalization of the Grenada National Diaspora Engagement Policy & 5-year action plan. With this development, the GoG moves forward with its […]
PM Dr Keith Mitchell happy with IMF Projection for 2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting economic growth of 6.25% for Grenada in 2021. Fellow Grenadians, I welcome this projection because I think It is reflective of the level of confidence in Grenada’s economy and the country’s future, based both on Government’s management of the economy and the level […]
SPICEMAS 2020 OFFICIALLY CANCELLED
Grenada, like the rest of the world, is dealing with the wide-ranging effects of COVID-19, not only on public health and the local economy but also our way of life. While great effort has been made by the local authorities to manage the spread of this disease, an event, the […]
COVID-19 Update by Minister for Health Hon. Nickolas Steele May 2, 2020
Fellow citizens, Good afternoon. Today, May 2nd, 2020, I announce the 21st laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19 here in Grenada. To date, there have been twenty total cases on mainland Grenada, of which thirteen have been declared medically recovered. The total active cases is now seven. This most […]
MINISTER FOR INFORMATION EXTENDS CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF VETERAN BROADCASTER, GEORGE GRANT
St. George’s: April 28, 2020: Government Information Service: Minister for Information, Hon. Emmalin Pierre expresses deepest condolences to the family and friends of veteran Broadcaster, Mr. George Grant who died on Monday. Grant was known and appreciated for decades of work in both Radio and Television. He was highly respected […]
COVID-19 Update – Response Coordinator, Dr. George Mitchell April 28, 2020
St. George’s: April 28, 2020: Today, Tuesday April 28th, we announce the laboratory confirmation of the 19th case of COVID-19 here on mainland Grenada—with 18 of those cases on Island. We can also announce that 10 of our cases are now recovered, which means that we have 8 active cases. […]
Dr. George Mitchell, National COVID-19 Response Coordinator Grenada confirms 15th case of COVID-19
Fellow Grenadians, Today, Wednesday, April, 22nd, I announce that the 15th laboratory case of COVID-19 on mainland Grenada has been confirmed. We therefore have 14 confirmed cases on Island, of which seven have been medically cleared, six are active, and of course, one is new. The individual is a 45 […]
Prime Minister Chairs Task Force As Gov’t Explores Reactivation of Economic Activity, Post COVID-19
April 22, 2020 – Prime Minister and Chairman of Cabinet, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, says he is extremely satisfied with the outcome of the first meeting of the task force mandated to examine ways to reactivate economic activity in Grenada, post COVID-19. Dr. Mitchell chaired the meeting on […]
The COVID-19 monster breeds more monsters!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan There are several symbols which folks in the region are using when referring to this global Corona Virus pandemic which is running havoc across the world and holding countries at ransom. As a social skill professional who supports individuals and families through this crisis, I […]
