The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, is preparing for an official diplomatic visit to Grenada in early 2026, marking a significant milestone in bilateral energy cooperation between the Caribbean nations. While specific dates remain unconfirmed, Press Secretary Neila Ettienne acknowledged the planned visit following widespread speculation across social media platforms.
The upcoming high-level engagement traces its origins to technical energy discussions that gained momentum throughout 2025. The potential visit was initially referenced during an October 2025 town hall meeting where Nazim Burke and members of Grenada’s oil and gas Technical Working Group provided progress updates on cross-border energy collaboration.
Technical Consultant Geoscientist Helena Innis, representing Trinidadian expertise, revealed that Trinidad’s Energy Minister Dr. Roodal Moonilal had previously conducted an unofficial working visit to Grenada. During his August 23-24, 2025 mission, Dr. Moonilal engaged in high-level discussions with Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell and other officials, expressing Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to supporting Grenada’s hydrocarbon sector development.
Innis elaborated that both nations have established a functional cooperation framework operationalized through a six-member steering committee with equal representation from both countries. The collaboration, formalized through a 2012 Memorandum of Understanding on energy development, encompasses technical cooperation and strategic marketing of Grenada’s natural gas resources through Trinidad and Tobago’s established energy infrastructure.
The anticipated prime ministerial visit signifies the elevation of energy cooperation from technical working groups to the highest diplomatic levels, potentially unlocking new economic opportunities for both Caribbean neighbors while strengthening regional energy security.