ST. GEORGE’S, MARCH 19, 2020, GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE (GIS): – Widespread respiratory illness, caused by a coronavirus (COVID-19), has been reported in Iran, South Korea, China, USA and Europe. Therefore, the Government of Grenada is imposing the following travel restrictions: If you are a Grenadian National or Resident, you will […]
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Statement from the Ministry of Legal Affairs on protocols for COVID-19
The Ministry of Legal Affairs, in ongoing consultation with the Grenada Bar Association and various other stakeholders, has taken active steps to help prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus in Grenada. Immediately following the Honourable Prime Minister’s announcement to the nation last Friday, it was agreed that the court […]
GOVERNMENT TO TAKE SECTOR-BASED APPROACH TO DETERMINE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19
March 17, 2020 – The Government of Grenada is preparing to embark on a series of sector-based consultations to examine the potential impact of COVID-19. Following the broad-based gathering last Thursday that was initiated by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, several sector specific […]
US Must Stop Shameful Attacks Against the ICC
NEW YORK – The U.S. must end its shameful threats and attacks against the International Criminal Court and its key personnel, said the World Federalist Movement – Institute for Global Policy (WFM-IGP) today. On March 17, U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo named two senior ICC staffers, Chef de Cabinet […]
Grenada Airports Authority clears the air on recent private flight into MBIA
St. George’s, March 15, 2020: The Grenada Airports Authority (GAA) assures the general public that it continues to uphold all national security and health protocols, as the country’s preparedness for the impact of COVID-19 moves into high gear. The GAA continues to routinely accept private aircraft, once they meet the […]
Statement from the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation
St. George’s, March 15, 2020:- The Public is hereby informed that the Ministry of Civil Aviation, (under which the Grenada Airports Authority falls) working closely with the Ministry of Health and international Civil Aviation Authorities, has strictly maintained all protocols with respect to the containment of the spread of the […]
All youth development, cultural, and sporting activities postponed due to the threat of COVID-19 Virus
ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, March 13, 2020: Due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 virus, the Ministry of Youth Development, Sports, Culture and the Arts has suspended all its current and upcoming public activities and events until further notice. The Government of Grenada, in its effort to protect its citizens […]
Grenada Government Requests Social Distancing in Public Spaces
St. George’s: March 13, 2020 – In ongoing efforts to safeguard against the contracting and spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus, the Ministry of Health, Government of Grenada, is requesting that the general population considers suspending, with immediate effect, all public and other social gatherings, such as cultural, religious and […]
Grenada Closing Schools due to the Coronavirus
St. George’s March 13, 2020 – The Government of Grenada announces that with effect from Monday, March 16th, ALL schools in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique will be closed, until further notice, as a necessary precaution against the contracting or spread of COVID- 19. Further, teachers are being asked to […]
CLOSURE OF CONSTITUENCY OFFICES
The Supervisor of Elections wishes to inform the general public that due to the present threat posed by the Corona Virus (COVID-19), all constituency offices will be closed until further notice from Monday, March 16, 2020. This decision was taken after much consideration, but was deemed necessary in order to […]
European Union and the World Bank to strengthen Project Implementation in Grenada
The Government of Grenada in partnership with the World Bank and the European Union has undertaken actions to address challenges confronting the implementation of projects, given that project implementation success, represents a critical focus area for Government, especially as it relates to capital projects. A comprehensive review of all […]
Young leaders from Canada, Fiji, Pakistan, Uganda win Commonwealth Youth Awards 2020
11 March 2020: Four outstanding young people have won Commonwealth Youth Awards for innovative projects that are delivering sustainable development in their countries. The awards recognise exceptional contributions by young people whose ventures are helping their countries achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The regional award winners are: […]
4th Annual Grenada Invitational Postponed die to Covid-19
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 […]
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 […]
Malcolm Reid appointed to the Global Board of ASIS International
Alexandria, VA, (February 5, 2020) – Managing Director of Brison, Malcolm B. Reid, CPP has been appointed to the Global Board of Directors of ASIS International. ASIS International has seated its first-ever Global Board of Directors. Creating history in 2020 as one of the first directors selected through the new […]
