In a public announcement made during the official launch of the International Girls in ICT Day–AI Innovation Challenge this past Friday, Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell revealed a key shift in cabinet leadership: long-serving legislator Ron Redhead, the Member of Parliament for St George North East, will assume full responsibility for the country’s ICT portfolio starting June 1. Currently, Mitchell himself oversees Grenada’s ICT and digital transformation strategy, a responsibility he has held alongside multiple other high-level cabinet posts that include Prime Minister, National Security, Public Administration, Infrastructure and Information. A formal official statement confirming Redhead’s appointment is scheduled to be released by the Prime Minister in the coming days.
Redhead first entered public office following the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) historic 9-6 election victory in June 2022, where he won his seat for St George North East. After the NDC took power, he was appointed Minister of State for Youth and Sports, a position he stepped down from during the government’s 2024 cabinet reshuffle. At the time of that reshuffle, administration officials clarified that the departure would allow Redhead to complete his university degree while continuing to carry out his duties as an elected Member of Parliament. Now, he is set to rejoin the cabinet ahead of his upcoming graduation.
At the end of this month, Redhead will graduate from St George’s University, having completed his academic program while balancing the full demands of his parliamentary role. Prime Minister Mitchell emphasized the significance of this achievement during his announcement, framing Redhead’s journey as a powerful example of lifelong learning and persistent goal pursuit even amid challenging circumstances. “He has a unique story to share,” Mitchell noted. “I highlight this because it’s important for us to understand that we can work and continue to educate ourselves and continue to pursue our dreams, even in pretty difficult circumstances.”
Mitchell argued that Redhead’s experience combining senior public policymaking and ongoing higher education leaves him uniquely positioned to lead Grenada’s digital development. “The fact that he is a Member of Parliament, the fact that he’s a politician, the fact that he is responsible for policymaking, is all the more reason why he recognised the need to pursue and continue his education,” Mitchell added. The Prime Minister also emphasized that the portfolio shift will bring much-needed dedicated focus to Grenada’s expanding ICT and digital transformation agenda. Unlike the current arrangement where the portfolio is held by the Prime Minister alongside multiple other major responsibilities, Redhead will have no conflicting high-priority duties, allowing him to devote full attention to advancing the country’s digital goals. “I’m sure he’ll be happy to take on his new portfolio. I’m sure those members of the ICT team will be happy to have a minister who has the time and no competing priorities to ensure that we can continue to push ICT and the digital transformation in Grenada,” Mitchell said.
A well-known younger figure within the ruling NDC party, Redhead has not yet commented on his upcoming appointment: attempts by reporters to reach him for a statement on Friday were unsuccessful.