Grenada has taken a significant step toward resolving long-standing maritime boundary disputes with Venezuela and St Vincent and the Grenadines by proposing the establishment of a trilateral joint commission. The initiative, spearheaded by Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, aims to clarify and demarcate the maritime borders between the three nations. Nazim Burke, Chairman of Grenada’s Oil and Gas Technical Working Group, revealed the details during a town hall meeting at the Trade Centre on October 9. Burke emphasized the importance of defining these boundaries, stating, ‘You cannot lease out maritime space without knowing where your boundaries are.’ The proposed commission will consist of 10 members, with three representatives from each country and an independent chairman to oversee the process. This move follows Grenada’s successful resolution of maritime boundaries with Trinidad and Tobago in 2012. Over the past six months, the Technical Working Group has engaged in extensive discussions with stakeholders, including Trinidad and Tobago and companies possessing spatial vector data on Grenada’s oil and gas resources. The initiative underscores Grenada’s commitment to regional cooperation and resource management.
Grenada proposes establishing tri-lateral oil and gas commission with Venezuela and SVG
