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 […]
OFFICIAL POINTS STANDINGS AFTER THE EIGHTH ROUND
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings in the 2019-20 West Indies Championship after the eighth round of matches which ended on Sunday. Abbreviations: PTS-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, D-drawn, T-tied, NR-no result, MP-match points, BAT-batting points, BOWL-bowling points, PB-pace bowling points FRANCHISES PTS M W L D T […]
GREEN BAGS FIVER AND SCORPIONS BEAT HURRICANES
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Derval Green grabbed three of the last four Leeward Islands Hurricanes wickets and ended with career-best figures to help Jamaica Scorpions complete an innings and 118 runs win in the 2019-20 West Indies Championship on Sunday. The long-serving Scorpions pacer ended with 5-75 from 22.1 overs […]
Phillip destroys Volcanoes batting to set up big win for Red Force
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies pacer Kemar Roach delivered a decisive spell and Barbados Pride brushed aside five-time defending champions and closest rivals Guyana Jaguars to win by 235 runs in the 2019-20 West Indies Championship on Saturday. Roach carved up the Jaguars top order and the other Pride […]
CWI Suspends Cricket Season Amid Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in the Region
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) acting on the recommendation of its Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) has taken the decision to suspend all CWI Tournaments and face-to-face group meetings, from Monday March 16, for a minimum of 30 days. CWI Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Israel Dowlat, stated “the […]
Phillip and Goolie put Red Force in charge against Volcanoes
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite drew on all of his experience and carried his bat to tilt the balance of power his side’s way and set up an intriguing victory chase of 330 for Guyana Jaguars in the West Indies Championship on Friday. This followed devastating […]
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 […]
