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  • Air Travel Costs Lead Sharp Increase in Antigua and Barbuda Inflation

    Air Travel Costs Lead Sharp Increase in Antigua and Barbuda Inflation

    On May 29, 2026, the Statistics Division under Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance published the official Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April 2026, revealing key inflation trends for the small Caribbean nation. Year-over-year, headline inflation reached 3.1% when comparing April 2026 to the same period one year prior. Core inflation, measured by the All-Items Less Food and Energy index, stood at a higher 4.0% over the 12-month period, while food inflation remained muted at just 0.3% overall.

    The marginal overall increase in the Food Index masks stark divergence across different product categories. Five food segments recorded price declines, three saw increases, and the Sugars, Jams, Honey, Chocolate, and Confectionery category held steady. The upward pressure on food prices came almost entirely from sharp gains in two segments: Fish and Seafood prices jumped 11.0% year-over-year, while Vegetable prices rose 8.0%. These gains were almost entirely offset by significant drops in other key food categories: Fruit prices plummeted 12.9%, Milk, Cheese and Eggs fell 6.5%, and Meat and Meat Products declined 5.2%, bringing the overall food inflation rate down to its low 0.3% level.

    Core inflation was driven heavily by skyrocketing costs in the transport services sector, which soared 60.3% year-over-year. The Statistics Division attributed this massive increase to rising regional and international airfares, which have pushed up average transport service costs dramatically over the 12-month period. Other sectors seeing notable annual price gains included Recreation and Culture, which rose 30.2%, Education at 13.3%, and Restaurants and Hotels at 4.5%.

    Looking at month-to-month changes between March 2026 and April 2026, the overall CPI rose a full 1.0% in a single month. The Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages index outpaced overall inflation with a 2.4% monthly gain, bouncing back from a 1.5% contraction in March. Vegetable prices led the monthly food increase with a 7.5% jump, with Fresh and Chilled Vegetables posting a 13.3% monthly gain – the steepest one-month increase for that segment since a 19.4% rise in November 2024. Fruit prices rose 4.7% month-over-month, while Fish and Seafood increased 3.9%. Non-alcoholic beverages also saw above-average gains at 2.6%, driven by an 8.2% jump in fruit and vegetable juice prices and a 2.9% rise in soft drinks.

    On a monthly basis, the All Items Less Food and Energy index rose 0.9% in April 2026. Transport services again led gains with an 11.7% monthly jump, directly tied to a 14.0% increase in average airfare prices. Recreation and Culture followed with a 14.5% monthly price increase, while the Health index rose 2.4%.

    For context, the CPI is the world’s standard benchmark for measuring overall inflation, tracking the average monthly and annual change in prices of the basket of goods and services purchased by a typical household. The Antigua and Barbuda National Bureau of Statistics collects price data monthly and quarterly from retail outlets and service providers across the country, and updates the basket weights based on regular household expenditure surveys. The current index framework is based on 2006 expenditure patterns, and the full index, including 12 component sub-indices, is published on a monthly basis. For full methodological details, the public can contact the bureau’s senior statistical staff directly.

  • Prime Minister Browne Welcomes INS Sudarshini During Antigua Port Call

    Prime Minister Browne Welcomes INS Sudarshini During Antigua Port Call

    A key moment of diplomatic engagement unfolded this week in the Eastern Caribbean, as Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne formally hosted the commanding officer of India’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini during the vessel’s scheduled five-day port call to the twin-island nation.

    Per official confirmation from India’s High Commission based in Guyana, Commander Ravikanth Nandoori, the lead officer overseeing the INS Sudarshini mission, held a formal courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Browne between May 27 and May 31, the full duration of the ship’s stay in Antiguan waters.

    Diplomatic discussions during the gathering centered on the deep, decades-long friendly relations that have existed between the governments and peoples of Antigua and Barbuda and India. Prime Minister Browne opened the meeting by extending warm gratitude for the goodwill visit, emphasizing his appreciation for the consistent development support and collaborative assistance that the Government of India has extended to Antigua and Barbuda over the years. He reiterated that the Caribbean nation openly welcomes Indian naval vessels and deepened bilateral engagement, reinforcing the open and productive partnership between the two states.

    In response, Commander Nandoori extended his own thanks to the Antigua and Barbuda government for the seamless logistical cooperation and warm hospitality extended to the ship and its 100-plus crew members throughout their time on shore.

    This port call is not an isolated journey: it forms a core segment of the INS Sudarshini’s international deployment under the Indian Navy’s flagship Lokayan 2025 initiative, a global maritime diplomacy program designed to expand practical maritime cooperation between India and partner nations across the world, while building people-to-people goodwill across maritime borders.

    As one of the Indian Navy’s premiere purpose-built sail training vessels, the INS Sudarshini has a long track record of participating in long-distance international voyages and public diplomatic outreach missions across every major ocean basin, carrying India’s message of collaborative maritime security and friendship to ports across the globe.

  • Five Major Spending Categories See Prices Fall Despite 3.1% Inflation Rate

    Five Major Spending Categories See Prices Fall Despite 3.1% Inflation Rate

    When the National Bureau of Statistics of Antigua and Barbuda released its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April 2026, the headline figure of 3.1% annual inflation told only part of the story. Far from a broad-based increase in consumer costs, the new report reveals a deeply split inflation landscape, with nearly half of the nation’s 12 core consumer spending categories actually registering year-over-year price drops, contradicting assumptions of universal cost growth across the economy.

    Digging into the details of the CPI breakdown, two categories posted the steepest annual deflation, with both clothing and footwear, and miscellaneous goods and services recording a 4.4% price decline compared to April 2025. Health care costs followed with a 2.3% drop, while the broad housing, water, electricity and other fuels category saw a 1.3% overall reduction. Even alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics posted a minor 0.2% price decrease over the 12-month period.

    The downward shift in housing-related costs was not a random fluctuation: the trend was fueled in part by an 1.8% drop in electricity prices year-over-year, alongside a 1.4% decrease in actual rental rates for residential properties, bringing tangible relief to households’ largest recurring expense.

    While falling prices in these sectors provided a counterweight to overall inflation, sharp spikes in other categories were large enough to push the aggregate inflation rate above the 1.7% recorded in March 2026, marking the second straight month of accelerating year-on-year price growth. Transportation saw the most dramatic jump among major categories, surging 18.8% annually. This increase was driven almost entirely by a staggering 60.3% rise in transport services, as regional and international airline fares pushed travel costs sharply higher.

    Recreation and culture followed with an even steeper 30.2% annual cost increase, while education costs climbed 13.3% and prices at restaurants and hotels rose 4.5%. For the closely watched food and non-alcoholic beverages category, the overall annual increase clocked in at a modest 1.2%, with core food prices alone rising just 0.3% thanks to falling costs for many staple goods. Consumers saw fruit prices drop 12.9%, milk, cheese and egg products fall 6.5%, and meat products decline 5.2%—offsets that kept overall food inflation muted even as vegetable and seafood prices rose.

    Breaking down the full CPI structure, five of the 12 top-level expenditure categories recorded price decreases, seven posted increases, and at the more granular sub-group level, 12 categories had higher prices, 10 had lower prices, and one held steady from 2025.

    This fragmented inflation landscape means the cost of living impact varies dramatically for different households across Antigua and Barbuda, the statistics office noted. Families that allocate a large share of their monthly budget to travel, leisure activities and education are facing significantly steeper expenses than a year ago, while households whose spending is concentrated on housing, health care and staple food items like fruit and meat have actually seen their cost burdens ease in these key areas.

  • Relatives, friends warned against sheltering gang members

    Relatives, friends warned against sheltering gang members

    As part of sweeping new anti-gang legislation under debate in Barbados’ House of Assembly, government ministers have issued a stark warning to family members and associates of gang affiliated individuals: knowingly sheltering criminal gang members will carry severe legal consequences, and harm communities and households across the country. The discussion centered on the Criminal Gangs (Prevention and Control) Bill, a piece of legislation crafted to crack down on gang-related activity and address gaps in existing law that have allowed criminal networks to operate with impunity.

  • Caribbean Female Empowerment Movement Hosts Inaugural Girls Day Camp in Antigua

    Caribbean Female Empowerment Movement Hosts Inaugural Girls Day Camp in Antigua

    On a sunny Sunday in late May 2026, a groundbreaking new initiative for young women took root at Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Environment Conference Room, as the Caribbean Female Empowerment Movement (cFEM) welcomed dozens of girls from across local communities to its first ever Bloom and Become Girls Day Camp. What unfolded over the day was far more than a routine community gathering: it was a transformative experience built on intentional learning, joyful connection, deep self-discovery, and targeted empowerment for a generation of young girls ready to step into their power.

    Founded by Dominican-born counselor, educator and renowned youth advocate Nicola Reefe-Babb, cFEM’s girls program was built to address a critical gap in youth development: providing dedicated, safe spaces where girls can build the foundational confidence, practical life skills and growth-oriented mindsets needed to thrive through life’s challenges, while fully embracing the unique potential each participant brings to the table. Unlike generic youth programs, the Bloom and Become camp centers the specific needs of growing girls, creating a judgment-free supportive environment where attendees are encouraged to chase big dreams, nurture trusting healthy relationships, and practice leadership from a young age.

    The day’s schedule was carefully crafted to balance education, engagement and fun, with a diverse lineup of activities tailored to different interests and growth goals. Girls took part in interactive group discussions, hands-on creative projects, collaborative team-building challenges, and targeted empowerment workshops focused on core life skills: building sustainable self-esteem, navigating personal growth, setting actionable long-term goals, building resilience in the face of setback, and making intentional positive decisions for their futures. Every session circled back to a core message: every girl has inherent worth, her individuality is a strength, and she deserves the confidence to pursue every personal and academic goal she sets.

    Speaking after the event, Reefe-Babb shared heartfelt gratitude for the collective effort that made the inaugural camp a success, thanking the volunteer facilitators, participating parents, community sponsors, and the girls themselves who brought energy and enthusiasm to every activity. She went on to outline the long-term vision that drives cFEM’s girls chapter: to build recurring, meaningful programs that support girls and young women across the region to overcome systemic and personal barriers, unlock their untapped potential, and grow into confident community leaders.

    Reefe-Babb emphasized that the one-day camp was never meant to be a standalone event. “This camp is not just a one-off gathering — it is an investment in the future of our region’s girls,” she explained. “Our goal is for every girl who leaves here to carry this certainty with her: she is capable, she is valuable, and she is born for greatness.”

    The sold-out, successful first camp marks a major milestone for cFEM, which is working to expand its mission of nurturing personal growth, leadership development, and systemic empowerment for young girls across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean. Local communities across the region have already expressed enthusiastic support for the organization’s work, with many anticipating more impactful programming in the years ahead. As cFEM continues its work, it aims to turn girls with big dreams into women with clear vision — women who will go on to shape a more equitable, prosperous future for the Caribbean and the world beyond.

  • LETTER: Demand for Recognition of Jamal Jonas AKA Mello Don

    LETTER: Demand for Recognition of Jamal Jonas AKA Mello Don

    In the wake of the 2026 Antigua and Barbuda General Elections, simmering frustration has boiled over within the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP)’s St. John’s Rural East constituency, as a group of anonymous concerned supporters have openly demanded that party leadership formally recognize the outsized electoral contributions of local activist Jamal Jonas, better known by his moniker Mello Don.

    Many long-time and grassroots ABLP supporters in the constituency say they are deeply disillusioned by the party’s failure to acknowledge Mello Don’s work, arguing that his relentless on-the-ground campaigning was the critical factor that delivered the constituency’s win for the ABLP. Unlike many party figures who only made public appearances for media photo opportunities, Mello Don maintained a constant daily and nightly presence across the constituency throughout the entire campaign cycle.

    His work spanned every core function of a successful electoral push: he mobilized disengaged young voters, organized coordinated canvassing operations, lifted the morale of supporters who had grown discouraged by competing messaging, and personally bore much of the responsibility for keeping campaign momentum high from the launch of the race to election day. What is more, his commitment extended far beyond the borders of St. John’s Rural East: whenever neighboring constituencies needed extra support, Mello Don stepped in to bolster the ABLP’s outreach, strengthening the party’s overall electoral performance across a wider region.

    Supporters particularly emphasize his unique ability to connect with first-time and young voters, a demographic that has become increasingly critical to election outcomes across Antigua and Barbuda. Mello Don’s consistent presence and unwavering passion gave young constituents confidence that their political participation could drive tangible change, a message that drove unprecedented turnout among that group. The anonymous supporters make the unflinching claim that without Mello Don’s work, the ABLP would never have secured victory in St. John’s Rural East.

    Given this, the complete lack of public recognition for his contributions has come as a shock to grassroots backers, who say the snub is unacceptable. The letter argues that the party’s willingness to benefit from the tireless work of dedicated activists like Mello Don, only to cast them aside after votes are counted, sends a damaging message to rank-and-file members: that loyalty and hard work are only valued when the party needs something from them.

    Frustration over the slight is not contained to a small group of insiders, the letter notes; supporters across St. John’s Rural East are openly discussing the unfair treatment of Mello Don, and widespread sentiment holds that formal recognition is long overdue. The anonymous group is calling on ABLP leadership to issue a public, meaningful acknowledgment of Mello Don’s role in the 2026 election victory.

    The supporters warn that remaining silent on the issue will only deepen the disappointment felt by loyal backers and young activists across the constituency, and emphasize that the demand will not fade quietly. Those who witnessed Mello Don’s work firsthand have not forgotten his efforts, the letter concludes, and the constituency will continue to push for the recognition he earned.

  • PM urges parenting clubs as part of anti-gang strategy

    PM urges parenting clubs as part of anti-gang strategy

    As the Caribbean nation of Barbados grapples with a creeping spread of organized gang activity that has already claimed new lives, Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who also holds the national security portfolio, has put forward a multi-pronged strategy to curb the threat, warning that the country risks losing an entire generation to violent gang culture without collective action from families and local communities.

    Speaking during parliamentary debate on the landmark Criminal Gangs (Prevention and Control) Bill, Mottley emphasized that while Barbados’ gang problem has not reached the severity seen in neighboring regional territories, it cannot be addressed by government law enforcement alone. She pointed to deep-seated shifts in Barbadian social structures as a core root of the rising youth involvement in gangs, noting that long-held community support systems for childrearing have eroded in recent decades.

    Mottley argued that society too often makes dangerous assumptions that all parents inherently know how to raise children with consistent, firm guidance. Many modern caregivers mistakenly equate love with constant approval, she said, and fail to recognize the risks of letting pre-teen and early teen children roam public streets late at night, where they are exposed to gambling, illicit activity, and gang recruitment. These missteps have been compounded by the breakdown of extended family households and the loss of neighborhood mutual support — once cornerstones of Barbadian community life that ensured children received consistent guidance beyond their immediate household. When that collective support vanishes, she said, the void created leaves young people vulnerable to recruitment by criminal gangs.

    To rebuild that lost support network, Mottley is calling for the widespread creation of community-based parenting clubs across the country. These local groups will create structured spaces for caregivers to share guidance, learn evidence-based childrearing strategies, and support one another in navigating challenging behavioral issues with young people. Until these community clubs can be fully established and operational, the prime minister proposed the immediate launch of a national support hotline for parents struggling to manage at-risk children.

    A key provision of the new criminal gang legislation is a targeted exit strategy designed to help young people who have already joined gangs leave the organization safely. Mottley noted that gang groups often use coercion, violence, threats, and social stigma to trap members even after they recognize they made a mistake and want to exit. “Many young persons will realise that they can get in easy, and then discover that leaving ain’t so easy,” she said, explaining that the bill will create legal and support frameworks to remove the barriers that keep young people trapped in cycles of violence. The legislation also aims to dismantle the code of silence rooted in fear that allows gangs to operate, imposing harsh penalties that make gang activity unprofitable and unsustainable in Barbadian communities.

    The plan also includes a $5 million special grant facility for registered faith-based organizations to develop and run youth-focused community programs that provide positive alternatives to gang involvement for at-risk young people. Mottley stressed that these trusted local entities have a long track record of supporting child and youth development, and they will play a critical role in reaching vulnerable populations before gangs do.

    Mottley called on all lawmakers and responsible Barbadian citizens to unite behind the strategy, noting that the country had recorded a new gang-linked murder just hours before the parliamentary debate. She insisted that the nation will not surrender to what she called an “insidious culture that has no place in our jurisdiction.” Opening with a call for confronting hard truths about the scope of the problem, she argued that communities cannot allow fear to force families to choose between protecting their loved ones and speaking out about gang activity.

    “Sometimes there is that one person in the family who will not listen and sometimes you need tough love to be able to get that person to be dealt with,” she said. “Because the grandmother deserves to be able to sit on the step, if she wants to. She deserves to be out there getting little breeze if she wants to get breeze. The shopkeeper must be able to ply their trade without fearing that if ‘I got a karaoke here somebody can come and spray away bullets and therefore people ain’t coming and I ain’t earning money no more.’” Mottley concluded that these basic quality of life rights for all Barbadians are what the new strategy and legislation are fighting to protect.

  • 30 May 1650: Amerindians jumped to their deaths at Sauteurs

    30 May 1650: Amerindians jumped to their deaths at Sauteurs

    On May 30 each year, people pause to reflect on a tragic yet iconic chapter of Caribbean colonial history, marking the 1650 mass suicide of more than 40 Island Caribs at Sauteurs in St Patrick, Grenada. Rather than submit to French invading forces, these Indigenous people chose to jump hundreds of feet from a steep coastal cliff to their deaths, an act of resistance that remains etched in Grenada’s collective memory centuries later.

    The chain of events leading to the tragedy at what would become known as Leapers’ Hill is intertwined with narratives of betrayal, colonial expansion, and cultural genocide that defined European settlement in the Caribbean. The betrayal began with an Island Carib man named Thomas, who fell into conflict with the local community after he was rejected by the daughter of Chief Duquesne. After killing the chief’s son in retaliation, Thomas fled to the nearby French colony of Martinique, where he offered French governor Du Parquet a chance to seize control of Grenada’s Indigenous population by revealing the location of their secret gathering.

    Acting on Thomas’s intelligence, a French force of 60 men launched a surprise night attack on a Carib longhouse perched on the hill overlooking Sauteurs Bay, opening a brutal, deadly assault on the unsuspecting community. Trapped with no path to a fair fight against the armed invaders, around 40 Caribs made the fateful choice to leap from the cliff’s edge instead of surrendering to what they saw as an inglorious life under colonial rule.

    In the wake of the incident, the cliff was named Le Morne des Sauteurs – translated as the Hill of Leapers – a name that would eventually be passed to the nearby coastal town that grew around the bay. Contrary to common historical accounts that claim the massacre wiped out Grenada’s Island Carib population, surviving communities held on to their territory and identity through reduced, marginalized circumstances well into the mid-18th century. Even so, the Leapers’ Hill incident is widely recognized as the pivotal turning point that cemented French control over Grenada, ending effective Indigenous resistance to colonization on the island.

    Today, the site draws visitors from across the globe, who come to confront the gravity of this ultimate act of collective self-sacrifice for freedom. The tragedy has long resonated with creative creators, inspiring poets, filmmakers, musicians, and visual artists to retell the story of the Carib resistance. For centuries, the quiet hill itself stood as a natural monument to the fallen, until 2007 when a formal marble memorial was installed at the site.

    A layer of unintended irony surrounds the new monument: its design incorporates a Christian crucifix, a symbol of the European cultural imperialism the Caribs died to resist. Many have noted that the choice of symbolism makes the memorial a poor fit for honoring the legacy of the people who died defending their home and traditional way of life. Even so, historians point out that public monuments are as much about how contemporary societies process the past as they are about honoring the dead, making the memorial a marker of how far public recognition of this history has come – even as it reveals the work still left to do.

    This article draws from *A-Z of Grenada Heritage*, written by John Angus Martin and originally published by Macmillan Caribbean in 2007, available for purchase through Amazon and local Grenadian retailers.

  • ABWU Calls for Full Protection of Workers’ Rights in Proposed CIBC Caribbean Acquisition by Butterfield

    ABWU Calls for Full Protection of Workers’ Rights in Proposed CIBC Caribbean Acquisition by Butterfield

    As the officially recognized collective bargaining body for CIBC Caribbean workers based in Antigua and Barbuda, the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) has formally responded to the recently announced acquisition proposal from Bermuda-based lender The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited. The global financial firm has tabled a plan to purchase CIBC’s controlling 91.7% stake in CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited, a deal that remains contingent on gaining necessary regulatory clearances from regional authorities, with both acquiring and target firms indicating they anticipate no major disruptions to daily operations once the transaction closes under new ownership.

    While the union has acknowledged the preliminary statements from both financial institutions regarding operational continuity, the ABWU has moved quickly to lay out non-negotiable requirements for how the ownership transfer must proceed to protect local workers. In a formal correspondence addressed to CIBC leadership, ABWU General Secretary David Massiah has underscored that all corporate acquisition activity impacting Antigua and Barbuda-based employees must align strictly with the nation’s existing labor laws, which outline clear protections for employment contracts, collective bargaining rights, continuous service tenure, severance pay entitlements, and mandatory consultation requirements between employers and worker representatives.

    Massiah’s letter explicitly references two key pieces of national legislation that govern this type of corporate ownership change: the 2019 Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act No. 9, and the accompanying 2015 amendment to Section 176(g) of the nation’s Banking Act. These regulatory changes explicitly clarify that workers cannot be forcefully transferred to a new employer without first exercising their legally guaranteed right to make an active election about their future employment status.

    Under the updated labor framework spelled out in Sections C40 and C44 of the amended Labour Code, workers are now eligible to receive severance pay not only in cases of traditional redundancy, but also during scenarios involving the sale of business assets, transfer of company shares, handover of business operations, or any other disposal of a business to a successor employer. Massiah outlined the two clear options that every affected worker is legally entitled to choose from.

    The first option allows employees to accept a severance payout from the current, pre-acquisition employer, which would formally end their employment relationship with the existing entity. Any continued work for the new Butterfield-led ownership would then require a brand new employment offer negotiated under current labor standards. The second alternative permits workers to decline the offered severance and retain their employment with the successor institution. In this scenario, all existing employment benefits, accrued rights, job privileges, tenure, and continuous service records must be fully preserved and transferred intact to the new employer.

    Complementing these labor code provisions, the amendment to the Banking Act adds an additional layer of protection for finance sector workers: any employee that chooses to continue their employment with the acquiring bank must retain employment terms and conditions that are at least as favorable as those in place immediately before the ownership transfer is completed.

    A core demand put forward by Massiah is that every impacted worker must receive a clear, genuine, and reasonable window of opportunity to make their informed election between the two options: accepting severance and ending their current employment, or retaining their role with the new owner without taking a severance payout. The General Secretary has pushed for CIBC to fully adhere to the existing statutory framework, and most critically, to formally notify every affected worker in writing of all their legal rights and available options under both the Labour Code and Banking Act.

    Massiah reiterated that the ABWU expects full transparency, good-faith consultation with union leadership, and timely ongoing communication at every stage of the proposed acquisition. This includes all matters that impact the union’s collective bargaining units as well as both statutory and collective bargaining rights held by workers. He emphasized that the worker protections codified in these laws were intentionally passed by the Antigua and Barbuda Parliament specifically to prevent workers from losing their hard-earned accrued rights and benefits when a business or financial institution is sold or transferred to new ownership.

    “In closing, the Union therefore expects full compliance with both the spirit and letter of the legislation throughout this entire transaction process,” Massiah wrote in the formal letter. Moving forward, the ABWU has confirmed it will maintain close ongoing monitoring of all developments related to the proposed acquisition to ensure that the rights, interests, and professional dignity of every affected worker are fully protected through the completion of the deal.

  • Camper & Nicholsons, Port Louis Marina vacancy: Security Guard

    Camper & Nicholsons, Port Louis Marina vacancy: Security Guard

    A prominent Grenadian maritime facility, Port Louis Marina operated by Camper & Nicholsons, has officially announced an open call for qualified candidates to fill an available Security Guard position, with applications set to close in June 2026.

    As an unarmed security professional at the marina, successful applicants will take on a broad range of core responsibilities designed to protect the facility, its personnel, visitors, and assets. Core duties include conducting regular foot and vehicle patrols across both interior and exterior designated areas of the premises, monitoring access points to control entry and exit from company grounds and restricted security zones, and verifying the credentials of all individuals seeking access to secure areas.

    Security staff will also be tasked with continuous monitoring of closed-circuit television systems and on-site alarm detectors, documenting daily activities and incidents in official written reports, and proactively deterring criminal behavior and policy violations across the property. When irregular or unsafe conditions are detected—from unauthorized activity to fire hazards—guards will be required to trigger appropriate alarms and contact emergency services including police and fire departments as needed. In cases involving potential immigration compliance issues, security personnel will alert relevant government authorities and coordinate with senior marina management for guidance.

    Additional responsibilities include addressing rule violations by issuing warnings to individuals found loitering, smoking in restricted zones, or carrying prohibited items; monitoring departing staff and visitors to prevent theft of company and client property; conducting prompt investigations into all accidents, suspicious incidents, and abnormal activity; and assisting customers, employees, and guests with a courteous, professional demeanor at all times. The role also requires staff to complete any additional duties outlined in official post orders as assigned by management.

    To be considered for the position, candidates must meet several formal requirements. Applicants must hold a valid high school diploma or an equivalent educational qualification, and have a minimum of two years of prior relevant experience working in a corporate security setting that requires regular direct interaction with customers and clients. Candidates must also demonstrate proven proficiency operating standard security equipment, including two-way radios, telephone systems, and security console monitors, alongside strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact politely and effectively with members of the public.

    Compensation for the role will be determined based on each candidate’s relevant qualifications and professional experience.

    All applications must be submitted to the Human Resource Manager of Camper & Nicholsons Grenada Services Ltd, located at Port Louis Marina, MB9012 Kirani James Boulevard, St George’s, Grenada. Interested candidates may also send application materials via email to [email protected]. The closing date for all applications is June 12, 2026.

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