Grenada is currently navigating a complex geopolitical landscape as it responds to a request from the Donald Trump Administration to temporarily install radar at the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) and deploy US military assets on or near its territory. This request has sparked significant debate, with the ‘Coalition for a Zone of Peace,’ a group comprising lawyers, educators, trade unionists, and religious leaders, urging the government to reject the proposal. The group emphasizes Grenada’s sovereignty and the Caribbean’s long-standing declaration as a Zone of Peace, a region committed to dialogue and cooperation over domination and confrontation. Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, expressed solidarity with Grenada, highlighting the pressures small states face in asserting their independence in a turbulent global environment. Jules delivered these remarks during the National Heroes Day celebration, which was rescheduled to October 20 due to inclement weather. The event featured a sod-turning ceremony for a heroes park at the site of the former Riviera Hotel, near Grand Anse beach. Jules also referenced recent US drone attacks in Caribbean waters, described by Jamaican statesman PJ Patterson as ‘fundamentally dangerous,’ and reiterated the importance of unity in the face of external pressures. The celebration honored the legacy of revolutionary leader Maurice Bishop, who became Prime Minister in 1979 after overthrowing the Eric Matthew Gairy government. Despite the declaration of October 19 as National Heroes Day in 2022, Grenada has yet to name any national heroes. The 2007 National Honours and Awards Act outlines the criteria for the title, emphasizing visionary leadership, extraordinary achievements, and significant contributions to Grenada’s history and development.