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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Commonwealth gathering urges countries to make this ‘the decade of gender equality’
7 March 2020: A Commonwealth gathering has called for an end to gender inequality by 2030 so every girl can have the same opportunities as boys. Ahead of International Women’s Day, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland joined a gathering of leaders, celebrities, academics and activists in London to discuss ways to […]
Commonwealth Day celebrated around the globe
6 March 2020: Celebrations and events will be held around the world on Monday, 9 March to mark Commonwealth Day. This year’s event is centred around the theme ‘Delivering a Common Future’, highlighting how the 54 member countries in the Commonwealth family are ‘innovating, connecting and transforming’ to help achieve […]
