For men across Grenada, particularly those working in the key tourism and hospitality sector, a valuable free health opportunity is coming next September, as the Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) confirms the return of its popular no-cost Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening initiative. Aligned with global Prostate Cancer Awareness Month observances, the programme underscores GHTA’s long-standing commitment to prioritizing the physical and mental wellbeing of the community that powers Grenada’s top tourism industry.
Running from September 1 to 30, 2026, the screening initiative is made possible through funding from GHTA’s Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), with on-the-ground delivery in partnership with local Allied Medical Laboratory. The programme will reserve 100 free screening slots for eligible men aged 40 and older, with services available at any Allied Medical Laboratory clinic location across the country.
Unlike many private health screenings that come with out-of-pocket costs, this initiative removes financial barriers to early prostate cancer detection, a critical step in improving long-term health outcomes for at-risk men. Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer affecting men globally, and routine PSA screening allows clinicians to catch abnormal changes early, when interventions are most effective. For GHTA, expanding accessible health services to tourism workers – the backbone of Grenada’s economy – is core to the organization’s mission of building a resilient, sustainable tourism sector.
“The strength of our tourism industry is rooted in the people who work tirelessly to serve our visitors and represent Grenada to the world,” said GHTA Chief Executive Officer Arlene Friday. “Supporting their wellbeing is therefore an important part of building a strong and sustainable tourism sector. Through our Tourism Enhancement Fund, we are pleased to continue providing initiatives that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of tourism work and create meaningful benefits for our members and the wider Grenadian community.”
Friday emphasized that eligible men, especially those employed across Grenada’s hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourism support services, should prioritize pre-registering as soon as possible to secure their spot. Slots are limited exclusively to the first 100 eligible applicants, and no walk-in appointments will be accommodated due to the limited allocation of free tests.
To qualify for the free screening, applicants must be men aged 40 or older, complete pre-registration via the official form linked by GHTA, and attend their appointment at an Allied Medical Laboratory clinic during the September 2026 programme window. All screening costs are covered fully by TEF, with no hidden fees for qualifying participants.
GHTA closed its announcement by extending formal gratitude to both its community partner Allied Medical Laboratory and the Tourism Enhancement Fund. Without their combined support, the organization noted, this critical public health initiative would not be possible, reinforcing the impact of cross-sector collaboration to support worker wellbeing in Grenada’s most economically vital industry.