In a significant development for Caribbean labor relations, the Grenadian government has formally ratified a comprehensive three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the nation’s essential security personnel. The historic signing ceremony on February 17, 2026, attended by Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell and Labour Commissioner Sparkle Grenade-Courtney, brought together representatives from both the Royal Grenada Police Force and His Majesty’s Prisons Officer Welfare Association.
The agreement establishes a structured compensation package featuring consistent 4% annual salary increases throughout the 2026-2028 period. This builds upon previous gains achieved during the preceding triennium, where security personnel received cumulative raises totaling 13%. Beyond base salary enhancements, the settlement incorporates preserved annual increments each January alongside improved operational allowances specifically designed to address the unique challenges facing security personnel.
Prime Minister Mitchell characterized the agreement as a triumph for national stability, emphasizing its dual focus on worker welfare and fiscal responsibility. The administration highlighted how the 4/4/4 increase structure remains within sustainable economic parameters while protecting officers against inflationary pressures.
According to the Deputy Chairman of the Government Negotiating Team, this settlement creates crucial industrial tranquility necessary for implementing broader public service reforms. These initiatives include staff regularization, pension system modernization, and the introduction of a performance-based incentive program through the Integrated Performance Management System.
With security services now secured, government negotiators will extend discussions to remaining public sector unions using the established 4% benchmark as a reference point for equitable compensation agreements across all government services.