April 1, 2019 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has welcomednews that hundreds of Grenadians will be employed by Royalton Grenada when the rebranded hotel opens its doors in December 2019. Located on the site of what was the Grenadian by Rex, the rebranded hotel, Royalton Grenada, will […]
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Inquiries now possible through Whatsapp at Budget Marine
Communication has come a long way and with the smartphone our ways of communicating are changing from talking to texting. “We have seen an increase in questions through our Facebook page. Texting lowers the communication barriers, people just want to send a message and get a quick response” says Trisha […]
Government to convert CSO into a National Statistics Institute
Government is solidifying its plans to convert the Central Statistics Office (CSO) into a National Statistics Institute that is independent and highly professional in the coordination of the data collection activities within National Statistical Systems. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell in meeting with […]
Range Developments Launches Six Senses La Sagesse
ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA – Range Developments has entered into an agreement with the Government of Grenada to develop the La Sagesse area in St David’s. This is an unspoilt area of remarkable natural beauty with two beautiful beaches. The first of the luxury hotels will be the Six Senses La […]
Final Preparations for Royal visit on March 23
March 22, 2019 – Final preparations are currently underway, ahead of the visit this weekend by Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. The Prince and the Duchess will be met on arrival by Governor General, Her Excellency, Dame Cecile La Grenade. The first engagement will […]
Elvis Morain appointed Supervisor of Elections
March 14, 2019 – Elvis Morain is Grenada’s new Supervisor of Elections. Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell confirmed the appointment of Mr. Morain at the weekly Post Cabinet Press Briefing on Tuesday. Mr. Morain, who is also the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, assumed […]
PM highlights continued positive Economic Growth on the First Anniversary of the Re- Election of the NNP
March 13, 2019 – Today, March 13, 2019 marks one year since the re-election of the New National Party Government to serve another term in office. Facilitating the Weekly Post Cabinet Press Briefing on Tuesday, Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell said the country has continued to experience positive […]
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Grenada in March
February 15, 2019 – Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit Grenada on March 23, 2019 as part of a seven-country tour of the region. The Prince and the Duchess will be met on arrival by Governor General, Her Excellency, Dame Cecile La Grenade. […]
Message by Dr. Keith Mitchell On the occasion of Grenada’s 45th Anniversary Of Independence
Fellow Grenadians, we are gathered today for an auspicious occasion – the celebration of Grenada’s 45th anniversary as an independent nation. To some, February 1974 might seem like just yesterday, while to others, it is a time far removed from our memories. Whether you lived through the period or read […]
PM hails 45th Anniversary of independence as a Significant Milestone
February 8, 2019 – Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell has hailed Grenada’s 45th anniversary of independence as a significant milestone. In his address at the Independence Day Military Parade and Rally on Thursday, Dr. Mitchell said the country has attained an age of maturity having experienced periods of turbulence and it […]
PM receives Courtesy call from Egyptian Ambassador- Designate
February 4, 2019 – Prime Minister, Dr. The Right Honourable, Keith Mitchell received a courtesy call last Friday from Ambassador-Designate of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Grenada, His Excellency, Khaled Ezzat Omran Seifallah. Dr. Mitchell welcomed the Ambassador-designate and spoke of the historical relationship between Grenada and Egypt. The […]
Scotiabank and Republic bank give Government assurances of Job security
January 17, 2019 – The Grenada Government has received assurances from Republic Bank Limited and Scotiabank that the jobs of workers will remain secure when the planned acquisition is finalised. Grenada is one of nine Caribbean countries in which Republic Bank Financial Holdings Limited recently announced plans to acquire Scotiabank’s banking […]
Government Declares Deadlock In Pension Negotiations; Matter To Be Referred to Labour Commissioner
January 11, 2019 – Government has declared a deadlock in pension negotiations with public sector trade unions and staff associations. At the continuation of talks today, Government’s Pension Engagement Committee notified the unions and staff associations that an amicable solution appears unlikely given the great disparity between proposals by the […]
Grenadian Lawyer Indicted in Brooklyn for Allegedly Stealing Over $650,000 From Retired Couple
The Defendant Allegedly Deposited Funds into His Escrow Account, Didn’t Turn Over All of the Proceeds to Which the Sellers Were Entitled Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a 50-year-old East Flatbush man has been indicted on a grand larceny charge for allegedly withholding proceeds from the $1.7 […]
Government and Trade unions resume pension negotiating but no settlement yet
December 14, 2018 – The Government’s Pension Engagement Committee (PEC) and the public sector trade unions and staff associations resumed pension negotiations on Friday. In an amicable meeting which lasted over two hours, the two sides discussed their respective proposals but are not any closer to resolving the issue. The unions […]
