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  • Big things are happening. Come paint your future with us!!

    Big things are happening. Come paint your future with us!!

    Ansa Coatings Grenada Limited (ACGL), a member of the ANSA McAL group, has launched an open recruitment drive for an experienced, relationship-focused Project Sales Lead to join its team at Frequente Industrial Park in Frequente, St. George, Grenada. Targeting driven field sales professionals who prioritize client connections over transactional interactions, the role offers dynamic daily responsibilities and clear performance expectations for candidates ready to take ownership of their work.

    Unlike standard sales positions that focus solely on closing deals, the Project Sales Lead role at ACGL demands end-to-end ownership of the entire sales lifecycle and client relationship management. A core priority of the position is cultivating long-term, personalized connections with clients that extend beyond individual transactions, fostering sustained loyalty that drives repeat business.

    Key responsibilities include meeting monthly sales performance targets, conducting on-site visits with a diverse stakeholder base that includes homeowners, general contractors and architects, and expanding market awareness of ACGL’s growing product line. The role also requires a commitment to exceptional post-purchase support: the successful candidate will deliver responsive, high-quality after-sales service to reinforce customer confidence and encourage future engagement. Additional duties include overseeing accounts receivable management to ensure timely payment collection in full compliance with company financial policies, monitoring and resolving customer complaints related to sales projects within mandated turnaround times, and submitting accurate, up-to-date sales reports according to required deadlines.

    ACGL has outlined clear qualifications for interested candidates. Applicants must hold an associate’s degree or diploma in business, sales or a related discipline, and bring a minimum of three years of professional sales experience to the role. Prior experience working in hardware field sales is considered a significant competitive advantage for candidates. Required core skills include proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite, strong analytical, organizational and time management capabilities with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet performance targets, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive client relationships. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working independently in the field, with confident negotiation and persuasion abilities, a professional demeanor, and a persistent customer-first mindset.

    Non-negotiable requirements for the role include a valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle for field visits, and a clean police record.

    Candidates who meet the criteria and are interested in joining the ACGL team are invited to submit their professional resume to [email protected], with the subject line formatted as “ACGL – PROJECT SALES LEAD”. The application window will close on 30 May 2026.

    This recruitment posting is hosted by NOW Grenada, which notes that it is not responsible for the opinions, statements or content included in contributor-provided postings, and provides a reporting channel for any abuse related to posted content.

  • Belize’s Young Creatives Are Having Their Moment This Week

    Belize’s Young Creatives Are Having Their Moment This Week

    A new wave of young creative energy is sweeping across Belize this week, as the country’s annual Primary School Festival of Arts kicked off on Monday at Belize City’s iconic Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts. The week-long celebration of youth creativity opened with a packed showcase of talent from the Belize District, featuring a continuous line-up of dynamic live performances alongside the official launch of a national student visual arts exhibition.

    The exhibition draws together 50 original artworks created by students from every corner of the country, giving young visual artists a rare national platform to share their work with audiences from across the nation. Kim Vasquez, director of Belize’s Institute of Creative Arts, emphasized that the event was built from the ground up to center inclusivity across every artistic practice. “We want to have broad participation in the performing arts, but it is just as critical that we elevate the work of young visual artists alongside their peers,” Vasquez explained.

    Monday also marked a key milestone for the festival’s literary arts segment, with the launch of a new student literary publication. This release is only the second literary collection published since the discipline was brought back to the festival last year, after being absent from the event for nearly three decades. The collection showcases original short stories and poetry written by student writers across Belize, and will be available for free digital download via the 501 Academy platform to expand access to the work.

    While daily live performances will continue at the Bliss Centre throughout this week, parallel showcase events are also being held in the popular coastal communities of San Pedro and Caye Caulker to make the festival accessible to young creators and audiences outside of Belize City. For community members who cannot attend daytime events, festival organizers have planned a special series of highlight events that will kick off early next week.

    Organizers are bringing back the fan-favorite Golden Nights series this year, a set of evening showcase events that feature only the top-rated gold-award winning works from across the festival. “The best of the best will take the stage for a Golden Night in your own city or town, so there is something for everyone to look forward to,” Vasquez shared. The first Golden Nights events are scheduled to launch as early as next week, wrapping up the week-long festival with a celebration of the country’s most outstanding young creative talent.

  • Entertainer Jesse Fyah Found Guilty of Indecent Assault and Serious Indecency

    Entertainer Jesse Fyah Found Guilty of Indecent Assault and Serious Indecency

    A well-known Antiguan entertainer Harrison Horsford, who performs under the stage name Jesse Fyah, has been found guilty of two criminal charges — indecent assault and serious indecency — after a full trial before the nation’s High Court.

    The case dates back to October 2020, when prosecutors laid out the details of the incident to the court. According to the prosecution’s narrative, the victim, a local woman, had agreed to accept a car ride from Horsford, a decision that would lead to an unsettling and harmful encounter. Once the woman was in the vehicle, Horsford initiated a series of unwanted sexual advances. He proceeded to touch her body without any form of consent from her, the court confirmed. The woman ultimately managed to exit the vehicle, leaving the scene visibly distressed and shaken by the experience.

    Throughout the legal proceedings, Horsford firmly denied all the allegations brought against him, maintaining his innocence against the charges. Despite his claims, the jury of his peers reached a guilty verdict after only an hour of closed-door deliberations.

    Following the guilty verdict, Judge remanded Horsford into official custody immediately. Sentencing for the two convictions has been scheduled for July 1. Legal guidelines note that each of the charges carries a maximum penalty of five years of imprisonment, meaning Horsford could face substantial time behind bars if the court issues consecutive sentences. The outcome marks a significant legal proceeding.

  • Belize Made Its Pitch to Investors and Diplomats in Washington

    Belize Made Its Pitch to Investors and Diplomats in Washington

    On May 19, 2026, the capital of the United States played host to a unique trade and investment promotion event that put Central American nation Belize in the global spotlight. Organized by the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) in collaboration with Belize’s Washington-based embassy, the gathering was integrated into Passport DC, the city’s month-long annual cultural celebration that brings international communities to the forefront of the district’s public life.

    The event drew a diverse cross-section of attendees, from high-ranking foreign diplomats and C-suite business leaders to cross-border investment specialists and members of the large Belizean diaspora based in the U.S. Unlike traditional promotional events that focus almost exclusively on Belize’s well-established reputation as a top Caribbean tourism destination, this gathering was designed to showcase the country’s untapped potential across a wide range of emerging commercial sectors.

    Opening the event, Belize’s Ambassador to the U.S. Nestor Mendez framed the showcase as a critical step in deepening bilateral economic and diplomatic ties between Belize and the United States. He emphasized that expanded trade and mutual investment would create shared benefits for both nations, strengthening people-to-people connections while driving inclusive economic growth in Belize.

    Following Mendez’s opening remarks, BELTRAIDE Executive Director Ishmael Quiroz delivered a detailed presentation outlining Belize’s competitive advantages for international investors. He positioned the small nation as a forward-thinking destination that balances strategic opportunity with sustainable development, telling the assembled audience that “Belize continues to position itself as a country of opportunity, innovation, sustainability, and authentic experiences.”

    The event concluded with a interactive networking reception that gave attendees the chance to hold one-on-one conversations with BELTRAIDE’s investment promotion teams, asking detailed questions about regulatory frameworks, export incentives and high-potential projects across multiple industries. Guests also got a taste of Belize’s thriving local manufacturing sector during the reception, sampling premium rums from two of the country’s leading distilleries: Copalli and Traveller’s Liquors Ltd.

  • Survey Research and Stakeholder Insights Services

    Survey Research and Stakeholder Insights Services

    The Investment Migration Agency Grenada (IMA Grenada) has launched a formal competitive bidding process, publishing a public Request for Proposal (RFP) to source a qualified independent research firm to carry out a national stakeholder and public perception survey focused on the agency’s performance and brand standing.

    As the governing body for Grenada’s investment migration program, IMA Grenada aims to generate data-driven, actionable insights through this survey to guide internal service upgrades and refine long-term strategic positioning. The selected research vendor will be responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of the project, from initial research design to final presentation of findings.

    The core objectives of the survey extend beyond basic customer feedback collection. It is structured to measure multiple dimensions of public and stakeholder perception, including public awareness of IMA Grenada’s mandate, overall public trust in the agency, its institutional reputation, and levels of satisfaction across key service metrics. Specifically, the research will evaluate performance in service delivery speed, stakeholder responsiveness, transparent communication, operational processing efficiency, and overall professional conduct, to identify gaps and strengths across the agency’s operations.

    The full scope of work assigned to the winning bidder covers all critical phases of the research project: developing a sound survey methodology and representative sampling framework that aligns with the project’s objectives; co-designing survey questionnaires in close consultation with IMA Grenada’s leadership; deploying the survey through accessible, appropriate channels to reach targeted respondent groups; collecting and cleaning raw data, followed by rigorous statistical and thematic analysis; preparing a comprehensive final research report; and presenting key findings to agency stakeholders. Most importantly, the vendor is required to translate research outcomes into practical, actionable recommendations that will inform future service enhancement strategies and strengthen IMA Grenada’s strategic communication initiatives. Throughout the entire engagement, the selected firm is mandated to uphold strict respondent confidentiality, guarantee data integrity, and adhere to internationally accepted ethical research standards.

    To be considered for the contract, interested firms must submit a complete proposal that meets IMA Grenada’s structured requirements. Each submission must include: a detailed company profile outlining the firm’s background, organizational structure, and core areas of expertise; a summary of relevant past projects, particularly prior experience conducting similar surveys focused on customer satisfaction, public perception, or brand sentiment analysis; a detailed outline of the proposed research methodology and workplan, including research design, data collection approaches, sampling strategy, and implementation timeline; full profiles of the core project team assigned to the engagement, highlighting their specific roles, qualifications, and relevant industry experience; an indicative project timeline mapping key milestones and expected final delivery dates; and a comprehensive financial proposal with a detailed breakdown of all costs, including clear notes on any underlying assumptions and excluded expenses.

    Proposals will be evaluated by IMA Grenada based on a weighted set of criteria, including the firm’s relevant experience and professional qualifications, the robustness and suitability of the proposed methodology and technical approach, the expertise and track record of the assigned project team, the bidder’s demonstrated understanding of IMA Grenada’s core objectives and project requirements, the cost-effectiveness and overall value of the proposal, and past performance verified by client references. IMA Grenada retains the right to request additional information or clarification from any shortlisted firm during the evaluation process.

    The deadline for submission of completed proposals is 5 June 2026. All submissions must be sent in PDF format via email to [email protected]. Any questions regarding the RFP or bidding process should be directed to Rea Burke at [email protected].

    Under the terms and conditions outlined in the RFP, all submitted proposals will be treated as confidential documents and will only be shared with relevant internal decision-makers at IMA Grenada. The duration of the final contract will be adjusted to align with the winning bidder’s approved methodology and workplan. All legal terms of the agreement will be governed by the existing laws of Grenada.

    IMA Grenada is headquartered at 1st Floor, Galleria Mall, Grand Anse, St George, Grenada. The agency has extended an open invitation to all qualified research firms to participate in the bidding process, expressing appreciation for the time and effort invested by all participating firms in preparing competitive, comprehensive proposals.

  • Second Cyberbullying Case Linked to Chester Williams Tossed Out

    Second Cyberbullying Case Linked to Chester Williams Tossed Out

    In a Wednesday 2026 court ruling that has sparked public conversation around the misuse of legal process for personal conflicts, a cyberbullying charge against serving police officer Barry Flowers-Mai has been dismissed outright after the high-profile complainant, Ministry of Transport CEO Chester Williams, failed to show up for the trial he initiated. This dismissal marks the second time in less than a month that a cyberbullying case brought by Williams has been thrown out by Trinidad and Tobago’s judicial system.

    Williams, a former national police commissioner, first brought the allegations against Flowers-Mai in the wake of alleged social media activity dating back to April 2025. He claimed the officer had used a digital platform to publish content that was obscene and personally degrading, a charge that Flowers-Mai has denied throughout the proceedings.

    Delivering the ruling, Senior Magistrate Neeshad Mohammed did not mince words in criticizing Williams’ absence, calling the non-appearance a clear act of disrespect to the court. As a former top law enforcement official, Mohammed emphasized, Williams ought to understand the fundamental requirement of respect for judicial procedure, adding that the court would not allow itself to be weaponized as a tool to settle personal scores between public figures. “I cannot and this court will not be used as grounds for any personal vendetta,” Mohammed stated in his official ruling.

    Speaking to reporters immediately after the ruling outside the courthouse, Flowers-Mai expressed relief at the court’s fair decision. He argued that the case had been brought against him purely out of personal dislike, noting that legal action should never be used to target someone just because a powerful public figure disagrees with their official administrative work. “If someone does not like you, you cannot bring him to court because they don’t like the way you administrate,” Flowers-Mai said. “Thank God the court is fair; they struck it out.”

    The case’s dismissal adds to a growing pattern of failed legal actions initiated by Williams. Just six days prior on May 13, 2026, 38-year-old Nichole Gilda McDonald was rearrested and recharged on similar cyberbullying charges stemming from a critical Facebook comment directed at Williams. That same case had already been dismissed in November 2025 after Williams skipped 17 consecutive scheduled court hearings, only to be reinstated last Wednesday in a surprise procedural move.

    Beyond the cyberbullying allegations, Flowers-Mai has also been publicly linked to the high-profile kidnapping case of social media personality Joseph Ryan Budna, who is currently incarcerated in a Guatemalan prison on separate charges. When reporters asked Flowers-Mai to respond to the kidnapping connection outside court, he declined to elaborate on the matter, emphasizing that mere association does not equal guilt. “I don’t want to comment on that as yet, because calling someone’s name does not mean the person is guilty… A day will come when I will address that one,” he added.

  • IMA Grenada appoints Samorna Dowe-Mitchell as Corporate Secretary

    IMA Grenada appoints Samorna Dowe-Mitchell as Corporate Secretary

    Grenada’s top bodies overseeing the country’s citizenship by investment program have announced a key leadership appointment, set to take effect next year. The Citizenship by Investment Committee (CBIC) and the management of the Investment Migration Agency (IMA) confirmed in an official public notice that Samorna Dowe-Mitchell will step into the role of Corporate Secretary starting January 19, 2026.

    Dowe-Mitchell brings a robust, decades-aligned track record of public sector expertise across core areas of governance, regulatory compliance, and institutional investigations. Most recently, she led the Investigations Division at Grenada’s Integrity Commission, where she oversaw end-to-end management of high-stakes investigative workflows, drafted mandatory statutory and investigative reports for government review, supervised investigative teams, and supported cross-agency organizational reviews and national anti-corruption strategies.

    Prior to her promotion to Head of Investigations, Dowe-Mitchell held two senior compliance roles at the Integrity Commission: first as Compliance Officer, then as Head of Compliance. In those positions, she led compliance oversight for mandatory asset disclosure filings, managed internal and external audit and public reporting processes, and developed the commission’s foundational internal policies and operational procedures.

    Professionally, Dowe-Mitchell holds the prestigious Chartered Corporate Secretary Certified (CCSEC) credential, alongside a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business with a dual focus on Finance and Economics. She has also completed advanced specialized professional training in senior leadership, executive management, and public sector governance.

    Both CBIC and IMA leadership have issued a formal welcome to Dowe-Mitchell, expressing confidence that her deep institutional and technical experience will strengthen the CBIC’s corporate governance framework. This appointment aligns with the IMA’s long-term strategic goal of evolving into a top-tier, high-performing public institution that upholds global standards for investment migration programs.

    This announcement was published by NOW Grenada, which notes that it is not responsible for the content or opinions shared in official contributor statements. Readers can report any alleged abuse of content via the platform’s official reporting channel.

  • Wakeme Rodney Pleads Guilty to Firearm and Ammunition Charges

    Wakeme Rodney Pleads Guilty to Firearm and Ammunition Charges

    A 32-year-old man from Bendals has entered a guilty plea to charges of unlawfully holding a firearm and ammunition, following a routine police traffic stop that uncovered the hidden weapon earlier this month.

    Wakeme Rodney faced charges after law enforcement officers stopped his pickup truck during a checkpoint operation conducted along Bendals Main Road on May 14. Officers first pulled Rodney over when they observed he was failing to comply with basic road safety rules by not wearing his required seatbelt. What began as a minor traffic infraction quickly escalated into a weapons case when officers searched the vehicle and found the hidden cache.

    Tucked inside a black Adidas side bag resting on the front passenger seat, police discovered a fully loaded Beretta APX 9mm pistol, alongside seven rounds of live ammunition. Following the seizure, Rodney told investigators that he had no intention of keeping the weapon illegally, claiming he had stumbled upon the gun near the Masonry Product facility along Big Creek Main Road, and was en route to hand it over to authorities when he was stopped.

    Rodney formally entered his guilty plea before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel during a court hearing held this week. Following the plea, the Bendals resident was remanded into custody to await his formal sentencing, which has been scheduled for May 27.

  • CCTV Camera Captures Man Driving Away With Stolen Car

    CCTV Camera Captures Man Driving Away With Stolen Car

    A car owner in an unspecified location is reeling from a brazen, shockingly quick vehicle theft that was entirely caught on closed-circuit television, after a moment of carelessness left the automobile vulnerable to opportunistic crime. As detailed in initial incident reports, the owner pulled their car over along a public roadside, exited the vehicle, and walked into a nearby building to handle a quick errand. In a careless mistake that would cost them their car, they left the driver’s side door propped open and the vehicle’s keys still inside the ignition. Mere seconds after the owner left the scene out of sight of the car, the surveillance system documenting the area picked up a male suspect approaching the unattended vehicle with clear intent. The man moved quickly, climbing straight into the driver’s seat and pulling away from the roadside before any passersby could intervene. The car owner returned to the spot of the theft only moments after the suspect drove off, and immediately realized what had happened. The owner sprinted after the stolen vehicle in a frantic attempt to stop the thief, but the suspect had already put too much distance between himself and the scene, and the owner could not catch up. In the weeks following the incident, still frames and clips pulled directly from the CCTV footage have been widely shared across social media and online community platforms, as local residents and law enforcement work together to identify the unknown suspect and track down the stolen vehicle for recovery. As of the latest updates on the case, law enforcement agencies have not issued any formal public comment confirming details of the incident or sharing updates on the ongoing investigation.

  • Onverwagt viert 145 jaar geschiedenis: Onze voorouders bouwden aan een toekomst

    Onverwagt viert 145 jaar geschiedenis: Onze voorouders bouwden aan een toekomst

    On a reflective and celebratory Monday, Plantation Onverwagt in Suriname gathered residents and national leaders to mark 145 years since local community members secured ownership of the land, a milestone that came just years after the abolition of slavery across the region. The event blended lively music, shared personal memories, and intergenerational storytelling, centering two core goals: honoring the site’s complex history and charting a path forward to protect the community’s shared heritage and social cohesion for decades to come.

    Speaking at the celebration, Suriname President Jennifer Simons emphasized the critical urgency of documenting the unique history of the Para region and preserving the oral histories passed down by elder generations. She warned that without intentional efforts to transfer these collective memories to younger cohorts, large portions of the nation’s vulnerable cultural heritage risk fading into permanent loss.

    According to Suriname’s Communication Service, the 145th anniversary commemorates the 1881 purchase of the plantation by its residents, a transaction that took place shortly after chattel slavery was abolished in the region. Simons stressed that this historic act of self-determination offers a powerful example of how Suriname’s ancestors built a stable, hopeful future for their descendants even in the face of immense systemic hardship and displacement.

    “Our ancestors refused to remain trapped in the identity of victims. Instead, they came together to build a lasting community for the generations that would come after them,” the head of state told attendees. She used the occasion to make a major policy announcement: this coming August, Suriname will launch its first annual National Heritage Month, a nationwide initiative designed to draw greater public attention to the country’s diverse cultural heritage and advance the values of peaceful coexistence across all communities.

    Beyond the new heritage initiative, President Simons also raised urgent concerns about the long-term protection of collective land holdings tied to historic plantations like Onverwagt. She issued a call to action, urging local community leaders, academic and cultural heritage experts, and national government bodies to collaborate closely to develop sustainable solutions that will safeguard the collective land rights of these communities in perpetuity.

    Local community leader Clyde Vyent also reflected on the plantation’s enduring meaning for the people who call it home. He framed Onverwagt as a lasting national symbol of human dignity and resilience, noting that the 1881 land purchase by ancestors was a deliberate act designed to free future generations from economic dependence on outside actors. At the same time, Vyent acknowledged the persistent challenges the Onverwagt community still grapples with today, including high rates of unemployment, gaps in educational access, and outdated, inadequate public infrastructure. “Our goal is to leave behind a community that our children and grandchildren will be proud to call home,” he said.