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: […]
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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 Congratulates JLP Election Victory
The Political Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mrs. Franka Alexis Johnson Bernadine, the Executive Committee and indeed the entire membership of the Party, join in extending congratulations to the incumbent, Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica on securing another victory at the election polls yesterday, Thursday 3rd September. […]
NEW NATIONAL PARTY CONGRATULATES JAMAICA LABOUR PARTY ON LANDSLIDE VICTORY
Friday September 4th, 2020: The New National Party (NNP) takes this opportunity to congratulate the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on its landslide victory in the 2020 General Election. The Jamaica Labour Party has been a fraternal sister party from the inception of the NNP General Secretary of the New National […]
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. […]
Commonwealth Youth Awards 2021 open for entries
12 August 2020: Exceptional young people can now submit entries for the 2021 Commonwealth youth awards to win prestigious titles and cash grants. The awards recognise and reward young people whose work has made a major impact on people and communities in their country. Young leaders from across the 54 […]
Experts share critical lessons on saving mangroves
5 August 2020: Mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate, with conservationists across the Commonwealth striving to save them from local extinction. These nearshore forests that straddle land and sea provide a range of vital services to both humans and fish, such as coastal protection. In a recent webinar organised […]
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 […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General statement on resolution of Guyana electoral impasse
03 August 2020: I extend congratulations to His Excellency Dr Irfan Ali upon his swearing-in as President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana following the declaration of the 2 March General Election and Regional election results on 2 August 2020 by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). I commend former President, His […]
US firm enlists Caribbean doctors in global COVID-19 response
US-based Portals Global Consulting Group is leading an initiative to strengthen the international pandemic response by gathering expert perspectives from medical practitioners around the world, including Africa, UK, the USA and the Caribbean, into a free online resource. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres described the collaboration needed to overcome the […]
Ministers welcome Commonwealth interventions to rebuild hard-hit sport sector
July 27, 2020: Commonwealth collaboration is vital to the recovery of the sport sector which has suffered a crushing blow from essential measures to stem the spread of COVID-19. This was the recurring theme as sports ministers from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific met at a landmark […]
Commonwealth to unveil ‘4D strategy’ on reviving sport at ministerial forum
22 July 2020: A four-dimensional strategy will be unveiled at a major ministerial forum tomorrow, to help governments sustain the sport sector ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commonwealth Secretariat’s ‘Data, Digital, Diversify and anti-Discrimination’ strategy will help the sector adapt to the new normal and continue contributing to health and […]
