ST. GEORGE’S: MARCH 25, 2020: The media is invited to join the launch of the Ministry of Education’s Spice Math and M-Star Learning Support Platform for teachers, students and parents tonight (Wednesday March 25, 2020) The launch immediately follows the 8:00 p.m. rebroadcast of (a) The National Address by Prime […]
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Announcement of Limited State of Emergency
Fellow Grenadians, I address you yet again, on the serious health challenges presented by the emergence of COVID-19 – this time compounded by some incomprehensible behaviour. Glued to our television screens and other sources of information, we have seen how this pandemic has gripped the world. First in Wuhan, China, […]
ZONE 4 Bus Association Suspended Service
St. George’s, March 25, 2020 – In response to the confirmed case of Covid-19 and in keeping with government’s protocol on social distancing the Zone 4 Bus Association has decided to suspend its operations with effect from Thursday, March 26th 2020. Social distancing requires spacing of at least 6 feet […]
Commonwealth develops tracker to help countries monitor coronavirus
24 March 2020 -The Commonwealth has developed a coronavirus tracker that shows daily cases in member countries. The tracker collects data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and shows the total confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in the affected member countries. The tool is designed to help countries prepare and respond […]
ADVISORY FOR CARGO SHIPS
The Government of Grenada announces that effective 11:59 p.m. Monday March 23 2020, no crew member of commercial vessels will be allowed or granted “Shore Leave.” Crew members are only allowed ashore for operational reasons after receiving permission from the Port Authority. Persons failing to comply will be subject to […]
Government Establishes COVID-19 Economic Support Secretariat (CESS)
St. George’s, March 24, 2020: The Government of Grenada, COVID-19 Economic Support Secretariat, (CESS) has officially been established to implement the Economic Stimulus package announced in the National Address by Dr. the Right Honorable Keith Mitchell, Prime Minister, on March 20, 2020. The measures are intended to promote business sustainability and […]
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AT THE CCJ
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) continues to closely monitor the current global situation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the guidance of the local Ministries of Health and National Security and in order to ensure the safety of our staff members, visitors and stakeholders, we have taken the […]
GRENADA CONFIRMS ITS FIRST CASE OF CORONAVIRUS
ST. GEORGE’S, MARCH 22, 2020, (GIS): – The Ministry of Health announced that today, Sunday, March 22, 2020, the first laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 in Grenada, was diagnosed. The Ministry is now aggressively conducting contact tracing. This is an imported case, and the patient is now in isolation to prevent […]
MBIA To be Closed to All Commercial Traffic from Monday at 11:59 p.m.
The Government of Grenada announces that effective 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 23 rd, 2020, and until further notice, our Airports will be closed to ALL commercial passenger traffic, with the exception of a pre-approved British Airways flight, scheduled to arrive in Grenada on Wednesday, March 25 th Aircraft carrying […]
Marine and Yachting Advisory for Grenada
St. George’s, March 21, 2020: Effective 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 20th, all crew and passengers aboard Pleasure Craft and live-aboard will not be allowed to disembark on the shores of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. All passengers and crew are encouraged to make contact via VHF and follow prescribed […]
PM To Deliver National Address Tonight
Prime Minister Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell will deliver a national address on COVID- 19 at eight o’clock tonight, Friday March 20, 2020. Dr. Mitchell is expected to address the economic and financial impacts of COVID-19 on the country, and he will announce plans by the Government to address […]
CCJ Issues Its First Advisory Opinion on Freedom of Movement
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)) on Wednesday last, provided its first advisory opinion concerning the interpretation and application of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC). The CARICOM Heads had requested the Court’s advice on two specific questions relating to freedom of movement within the Community. The questions concerned a […]
NIGHT OF LOVE 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
St. George’s, Grenada – With Night of Love 2020 less than 8 weeks away, Grenadian entertainment company Sunshine Promotions has decided to cancel its annual staging of the Mother’s Day event, which was scheduled for Saturday, May 9 at the National Cricket Stadium, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision […]
Inland Revenue Division (IRD) extends opening hours on Friday
The Inland Revenue Division advises the public of its extended hours at the Cash Office on the Carenage, St George’s. Tomorrow, Friday March 20 th , 2020, the Cash Office will be opened from 8:00am to 4:00pm to facilitate tax deadline payments of VAT and Excise Tax. The extended hours […]
PM TOURS HOTEL IN THE SOUTH, MEETING WITH MANAGERS AND WORKERS TO DISCUSS COVID-19 IMPACT
St. George’s, March 19, 2020 – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, toured several hotel properties in the south of the island on Thursday, holding impromptu meetings with managers and employees. The visits come as businesses, especially those in the tourism sector, experience a […]
