The Inland Revenue Division (IRD) of the Ministry of Finance reminds the general public that the tax deadlines for March 2020 remain the same. Filing of Income Tax (Personal and Corporation) and Annual Stamp Tax Returns for 2019 are due on Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31 respectively. Remember […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Hero CPL to Broadcast Classic Matches with New Live Commentary with Grabyo
With no live sport currently available, the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has partnered with cloud video production platform Grabyo to create a unique and innovative content experience for cricket fans to enjoy. From next week, CPL will be broadcasting classic matches from the last seven years of the tournament, […]
Port Operating Hours
The Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020 makes provision for Commercial Ports and related business to remain open for business from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m., subject to any variation by the Ports Authority. In that regard, please be advised that the Grenada Ports Authority will maintain its normal operating hours of […]
PM Meets With Political Leader of The NDC to Discuss Covid-19
March 26, 2020 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, met this week with Mrs. Franka Alexis-Bernardine, Political Leader of the National Democratic Congress to discuss COVID-19. Prime Minister thanked Mrs. Bernardine for accepting the invitation to meet with him to discuss this national issue – the threat […]
Customer Service Arrangements At The Ministerial Complex During Covid-19 Emergency
St. George, 26TH March, 2020 – The general public is advised that following the declaration of a limited State of Emergency in Grenada on 25th March, 2020, business at the Ministerial Complex will be open for a limited period effective March 26th, 2020. Marriage Licence Applications for Marriage Licence will […]
Grenada Confirms Six Additional Cases of Coronavirus
ST. GEORGE’S, MARCH 26, 2020, (GIS): – I announce that today, Thursday, March 26th, 2020, Grenada records six other laboratoryconfirmed cases of COVID-19. Among the six cases are persons who came in some form of contact with our first recorded case, that we announced on Sunday The six new cases […]
The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Women
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 25 March, 2020 (TTO): The Coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation and the precautions taken to mitigate the transmission of this virus and lessen its impact will affect women disproportionately from a social and economic standpoint. In […]
Launch of Ministry of Education Learning Support Platforms
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 […]
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, […]
WIPA Congratulates Barbados Pride On West Indies Championship Win March 24, 2020
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) congratulates the Barbados Pride on winning the West Indies Championships. The Barbados Pride were confirmed winners of the 2020 West Indies Championships following the suspension of the last two rounds, having been clear leaders at the end of the eighth round. […]
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 […]
Barbados Pride winners of West Indies Four-Day Tournament
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed that the Barbados Pride have been declared winners of the 2020 West Indies Championship (Four-Day), following a Board of Directors teleconference held this afternoon. Acting upon the advice of the CWI Medical Advisory Committee, a decision was made to cancel […]
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 […]
