ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, MARCH 9, 2020, GRENADA INVITATIONAL (GI): – As the world continues its attempt to bring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) under control and as the general population is encouraged to take all necessary measures aimed at preventing an outbreak and spread of the virus, among our citizens, it has […]
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Press Statement on the Imminent Release Of The GOG-WRB Arbitration Award
St. George’s: March 10, 2020: The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) on March 4th, 2020 advised the parties – Government of Grenada and WRB – that the International Arbitration Tribunal set up to rule on the matter of whether Government should repurchase WRB’s shares in Grenlec, and […]
Grenada Endorses CARICOM Statement on Guyana Elections
March 9, 2020 – The Government of Grenada has endorsed the statement made by the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Honourable Mia Mottley of Barbados, calling for a “peaceful and lawful completion of the electoral process in Guyana”. Prime Minister, Dr. The Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has echoed the […]
The Countdown Begins For Personal Income Tax Filing Deadline
The month of March is the deadline for individuals to file their Personal Income Tax Returns. Employees are reminded that the current Income Tax law, not only mandates persons earning in excess of three thousand dollars ($3,000) per month or thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000) per year to pay Income Tax, but also requires […]
National Address by Dr. Keith Mitchell Prime Minister, on Grenada’s preparation for COVID-19 March 03, 2020
Fellow Grenadians, the world is faced with a likely pandemic and despite the valiant efforts of Ministry of Health and the Ministry of National Security, through frontline staff at our air and sea ports, it is most likely that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will reach our shores. The Government of […]
Rehabilitation of Pearls Bridge
St. George, 28th February, 2020 – The general public is advised that the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Implementation awarded the contract to rehabilitate Pearls Bridge on 3rd December, 2019. The bridge is officially listed as SIMON ACRO PANEL BRIDGE. The materials to commence work was received on 28th February, […]
The Caribbean Woman’s Role in Curbing Crime
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan As an international social skill consultant and crime reduction specialist, I have distinguished my career as a professional who looks beyond symptoms and anti-social behavior to identifying and addressing the deeper root causes which have led to these dysfunctional social outcomes. And so, to achieve […]
Ministry Of Health Quarantines Three Italian Nationals
Swift action by Grenadian Health Officials and Immigration Officers at the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA), on Wednesday night resulted in the quarantine of three Italian nationals who arrived on an international flight. The three, who had left Italy 2 days prior, were considered persons of interest (POI) to the […]
Prime Minister Reiterates Covid-19 Is Not Present In Grenada
As the Coronavirus (Covid19) continues to impact a growing number of countries around the world, Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, has reiterated that the disease is not present in Grenada. Speaking publicly Tuesday, Dr. Mitchell said, “We have no Coronavirus (Covid-19) in our country at this point […]
Ministry Of Health Dismisses New Today Report as False
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday dismissed as FALSE, a Social Media Article posted by THE NEW TODAY NEWSPAPER, on (02/21/2020), that claimed a plane carrying Chinese Nationals landed at the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) in the (wee hours of Friday morning). Health Officials, Port-health, Immigration and Airport […]
Nutmeg Tree Grafting for Increased Productivity
February 18, 2020 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands in collaboration with the Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association (GCNA) and the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) recommend grafting as an alternative propagation method for the increase in nutmeg productivity. Nutmeg trees are generally dioecious plants (either male or […]
Jump Challenge’ is Very Dangerous
ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, FEB. 17, 2020: The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information has learned of a new and dangerous game, named the “Jump Challenge”, that is becoming popular among high school students both internationally and regionally. In the ‘Jump Challenge’, all three people stand in […]
Prime Minister Holds Follow-Up Meeting With Chinese Ambassador To Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak
February 13, 2020 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell met with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Grenada, His Excellency, Zhao Yongchen for the second time in recent weeks, to discuss the outbreak of the Coronavirus. During the recent meeting, both the Prime Minister and […]
PM Commends Health Ministry and Airport Staff for Proactive Approach to Threat of Coronavirus
February 10, 2020 – Prime Minister and Minister for National Security, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, has commended the proactive approach being taken by the Ministry of Health and the Grenada Airports Authority to help ensure that the threat of the Coronavirus does not penetrate our borders. In his […]
Ministry of Health Quarantines Yet Another Person at Grenada’s Airport
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, FEBRUARY 9, 2020, (GIS): – Health officials have placed another Grenadian in quarantine, bringing to four, the total number of Grenadians quarantined in the past week. The latest traveller, identified as a student, left mainland China and landed at the Maurice Bishop International Airport, just after 9:00 […]
