标签： Grenada

Her Excellency Rachér Croney, Grenada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, graced the London School of Management Education (LSME) Annual Convocation as the Guest of Honour on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. The prestigious event, held at The Mayfair in Romford, celebrated the academic accomplishments of LSME graduates and acknowledged their contributions to the field of management education. High Commissioner Croney delivered an inspiring keynote address to the graduates, their families, and distinguished guests from academia and diplomacy. She highlighted the significance of their achievements, stating, ‘Today is not just a ceremony—it’s a milestone. It’s the day your hard work, perseverance, and belief in yourself converge into one defining moment.’ She urged the graduates to embrace leadership as a choice, emphasizing integrity, empathy, and impact. The ceremony included the presentation of diplomas, special recognitions, and speeches from LSME leadership, such as Principal Dr Sarita Parhi and Board Chair Professor Stephen McKinney. High Commissioner Croney also commended LSME’s efforts in recruiting international students and discussed potential partnerships, including scholarships. The event underscored the strong educational and cultural ties between Grenada and the UK, reflecting the international character of modern management education. The High Commission for Grenada expressed its commitment to fostering equitable access and increased opportunities for Grenadians to study in the UK.

The Carriacou Historical Society and Museum has unveiled its newly appointed Board of Directors, signaling a pivotal moment in the institution’s mission to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Carriacou. This leadership transition follows the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, which necessitated significant rebuilding and expansion efforts. The museum, a cornerstone of Carriacou’s cultural identity, is now poised to embark on a transformative journey with the support of its community, volunteers, and the global diaspora. The newly appointed board members, whose roles span various strategic and operational domains, include Bryan A. Whyte as President, David Mark, MBE, as 1st Vice President, and Majella Mark, MBA, as Director of International Affairs and Special Projects. Other key appointments include Patricia John as Treasurer and Benaiah Matheson as Director of Diaspora Engagement. To enhance its outreach, the museum has launched new social media platforms on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and BlueSky, aiming to connect with diverse audiences and amplify the visibility of Carriacou’s rich cultural history. Majella Mark emphasized the board’s commitment to safeguarding the island’s artifacts and stories while fostering global connections. For updates, the public is encouraged to follow @carriacoumuseum on all platforms or visit www.carriacoumuseum.gd.

In response to the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Liberty Caribbean Foundation has launched a comprehensive regional relief initiative to aid affected communities across Jamaica. The foundation, a charitable arm of Flow and Liberty Business, has coordinated with regional crisis teams and partners across Liberty Latin America to deploy essential supplies, including food, water, emergency kits, and connectivity solutions, as soon as safe access is granted by local authorities. Ensuring the safety of staff remains the top priority, with teams actively verifying the well-being of all employees. Relief shipments are poised to commence at the earliest opportunity, pending official clearance. Inge Smidts, CEO of Liberty Caribbean, emphasized the foundation’s commitment to supporting both employees and the broader community, stating, ‘Our first duty is to our people and to the communities who rely on us. We are prepared to deliver immediate relief and stand with these communities throughout their recovery.’ The foundation is collaborating closely with national and local authorities, community organizations, and trusted relief partners to ensure efficient and targeted assistance, avoiding duplication and prioritizing the most vulnerable populations. Simultaneously, Liberty Caribbean’s crisis-management teams are focused on restoring critical communications infrastructure and supporting employee welfare. Smidts highlighted the foundation’s long-term commitment, noting, ‘Recovery will be a sustained effort. Beyond emergency supplies, we are dedicated to partnering with local organizations on rebuilding and resilience initiatives.’ Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in southwestern Jamaica on October 28 as a Category 5 hurricane with winds reaching 185 mph, tied with Hurricane Dorian (2019) and the 1935 ‘Labour Day’ hurricane as the strongest Atlantic hurricane on record by wind speed. The Liberty Caribbean Foundation is calling for public and corporate support to scale relief operations. Donations will directly fund the procurement and delivery of essential supplies and support long-term recovery programs in the hardest-hit areas. Secure donations can be made online at https://www.libertycaribbeanfoundation.org/hurricane-relief.

Mandatory parental consent, often perceived as a safeguard for children, can paradoxically trap them in abusive households. While this provision is beneficial in nurturing environments, it becomes a tool of oppression in dysfunctional families. In such homes, sexual cruelty, fear, and suppression replace care and trust. Alarmingly, these ‘households of hell’ are more prevalent than society acknowledges, cutting across all social strata. Parental consent is frequently misused to preserve family image rather than protect children, allowing abusers to operate unchecked. In one Eastern Caribbean country, 18.6% of women reported childhood sexual abuse, a likely underreported statistic. Removing mandatory parental consent would grant adolescents legal access to healthcare professionals, empowering them and improving the reporting and prosecution of predators. The Age of Civil Responsibility Bill does not alter the legal age of consent, undermine trustworthy parents, or favor predators; instead, it makes abusers more vulnerable. Advocates urge the government to strengthen and proceed with the bill to protect children.