On Thursday, 16 October 2025, Grenada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development hosted the third edition of its Immigration Symposium series. The event, themed ‘How can Grenada maximise revenue collection under the current immigration regime, without compromising its tourism product?’, aimed to foster a national dialogue on immigration reform. Key stakeholders from the immigration and travel sectors, including representatives from the Department of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Legal Affairs, Grenada Airports Authority, Immigration Department, and Grenada’s overseas missions and consulates, gathered to explore innovative policy reforms, operational efficiency, and sustainable revenue generation. Discussions centered on optimizing immigration procedures, enhancing visitor experiences, generational citizenships, and identifying new revenue streams aligned with Grenada’s commitment to a vibrant tourism sector. This symposium built on the outcomes of previous sessions held in April and July 2025, which focused on aligning immigration and border-related policies with national development goals, particularly in ports, maritime economy, customs modernization, and institutional interlinkages. The event also addressed structural limitations at Grenada’s ports and the growing need for digital transformation in border management. Stakeholders explored opportunities for public-private partnerships (PPPs), climate-smart strategies, and technological solutions to modernize customs and immigration systems. The symposium reaffirmed the commitment to cross-ministerial collaboration and compliance with relevant laws, as part of Grenada’s broader effort to modernize its immigration systems while safeguarding its tourism sector.
