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Grenada PM calls for the acceleration of the digital future of the region
Photo: Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, addressing the 40th annual meeting of the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organisations (CANTO) (CMC Photo) Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell is calling on the Caribbean...

New British High Commissioner to Grenada accredited
The Government of the United Kingdom has announced the appointment of Simon Mustard as the new British High Commissioner to Grenada and the broader Eastern Caribbean. Mustard, who is resident in Barbados, brings a wealth of experience and a deep...

Grenadian-born self-described Pastor indicted for sex trafficking and forced labour…
His name has been given as Treva Edwards. Checks made by THE NEW TODAY indicate that he grew up in Woodlands, St George’s and attended the Grenada Boys Secondary School (GBSS) in the 1980’s and migrated to the United States. Edwards was indicted...

Family, Food, And Fellowship Fill Tillatoba Calendar
Tillatoba News By Patcie Deck Christian love and sympathy to Wayne and Mary Hill and family of Grenada, on the loss of their son, Jim Hill. Kellie Young reported that they ended up having 42 kids and 31 volunteers at VBS. Great turnout! Phil and...

Grenada Coalition of Services Industries unveils dynamic board
The Grenada Coalition of Services Industries (GCSI) is pleased to announce the installation of its new Board of Directors — a great blend of visionaries, professionals, and industry leaders set to revolutionise Grenada’s service economy. This may...
Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility Advances Caribbean Green Energy with New Financing Agreement
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (CRREIIF) took a significant step toward strengthening the region’s energy transition with the signing of a key financing...

Grenada in IP spotlight at WIPO Assemblies
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Grenada will be honoured in the Intellectual Property (IP) Spotlight at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Assemblies, taking place from 8–17 July 2025, at WIPO Headquarters...

Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort Just Named a New Resort Manager
Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Sheldon Keens-Douglas as Resort Manager, effective July 1, 2025 — a move that marks both a return and a new chapter for the Grenadian hospitality leader, Caribbean Journal has...

Grenadian student excels with PETNA Scholarship
PETNA Foundation scholarship changes student’s life By Lincoln DePradine Keziah Gibbs For more than four decades, technology entrepreneur and successful international business leader, Nicholas Earle Brathwaite, has been associated with McMaster...

Grenadian scholar revisits Revolution that shook CARICOM unity
Over 45 years after the 1979 Grenada Revolution, a New York-based, Grenadian-born academic has explored “the situation” in the region during the Revolution and the subsequent US invasion, discussing why some Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states...

CWI, Republic Bank’s Five for Fun Cricket hailed a success
Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh 3 Hrs Ago Bamboo Settlement Government Primary School took part in the Republic Bank Five for Fun Cricket Festival at the National Cycling Velodrome in Couva on July 9. - Photo by Innis Francis NOT even rain could...

FAO leads assessment into GAPs certification for Grenada’s soursop industry
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Forestry, Marine Resources and Cooperatives concluded a field assessment into the capacity to implement a sustainable...

FAO gets the ball rolling on GAPS certification for soursop in Grenada
Fruit pickers in GrenadaThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), working together with Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture & Lands, Forestry, Marine Resources, and Cooperatives, has completed an assessment focused on the...
Council Member for Antigua and Barbuda to Assume Chairmanship of ECCB Monetary Council
Council Member for Antigua and Barbuda to Assume Chairmanship of ECCB Monetary Council The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston A. Browne, will assume the Chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central...

GFNC: Minimising Food Waste Educational Video Part 2
by Grenada Food and Nutrition Council The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council (GFNC) has launched Part 2 of its educational video series “Minimising Food Waste” continuing its mission to promote sustainable food practices that support household...
Caricom Chair calls for urgent regional trade reform as Trump tariffs loom
With the United States set to implement reciprocal tariffs by August 1, 2025, Caricom Chair Andrew Holness says while talks with the Donald Trump administration continue, the time has come for the region to take trade...

How a second passport secures wealth, boosts finances
Dubai: If you’re living in the UAE and planning long-term financial security, a second passport might be your smartest investment yet. Beyond lifestyle perks and travel freedom, second citizenship can play a powerful role in protecting,...

CRA Project vacancies: Project Coordinator, Finance and Administrative Assistant
Vacancy: Project Coordinator Country: Grenada Name of Project: Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Integrated Landscape Management (CRA) Project The Government of Grenada, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has...

Caribbean bank celebrates 49 years of EC dollar stability
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — The St Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is commemorating 49 years of the Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar being pegged to the United States (US) dollar at a fixed rate of EC$2.70 to US$1.00. “This is a...

Grenada breaks ground on $23M Southern Water Expansion Project
Grenada officially broke ground on the Southern St George Water Supply Expansion Project (SSGWSEP), a $23 million initiative aimed at improving water security, expanding infrastructure, and strengthening climate resilience across the island’s...