On the Caribbean island of Grenada, a highly anticipated cultural and culinary event is slated to take place next spring at one of the island’s popular coastal gathering spots. The Chinese Food Festival has been scheduled to run from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 18, 2026, at Camerhogne Park, located in the Morne Rouge district near Grand Anse. The event, which spotlights authentic Chinese cuisine and cultural exchange, will bring together local residents and visiting tourists to experience a wide range of traditional Chinese dishes, cultural performances, and interactive culinary activities. Local media outlet NOW Grenada has issued a standard content disclaimer, noting that the organization is not liable for any opinions, statements, or third-party contributed media content associated with the event announcement, and provides a reporting channel for users to flag any content that violates community guidelines. As a cross-cultural event open to the public, the festival is expected to strengthen the cultural ties between Chinese and Grenadian communities, boost local tourism and the small food business sector, and offer a unique multicultural experience for attendees visiting the Morne Rouge and Grand Anse area.
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Caribbean countries strengthen prison intake systems
Thirteen Caribbean nations have united to advance correctional system reform, wrapping up a three-day intensive training workshop in Bridgetown, Barbados, focused on overhauling prison intake and assessment protocols to boost rehabilitation outcomes and reduce recidivism. Held from March 25 to 27 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, the workshop brought together prison and probation leaders from across the region, brought into being through a collaborative partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Partnership of the Caribbean and Europe on Justice (PACE Justice) initiative and EL PACCTO 2.0, the European Union’s flagship justice and security cooperation program.
Participants represented Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Guyana, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, The Bahamas, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Jamaica and Suriname, all gathering to address longstanding gaps in the first critical step of the custodial process: intake assessment. Experts leading the workshop emphasized that rigorous, well-structured intake procedures lay the foundation for effective correctional policy from an individual’s first day in custody. When implemented correctly, these processes allow authorities to map an individual’s unique risks and needs early, streamline administrative decision-making around detention or community-based alternatives, cut costly bureaucratic delays, and set the stage for targeted rehabilitation work that supports long-term reintegration. Functional intake systems also address two of the Caribbean’s most pressing correctional challenges: prison overcrowding and unnecessary pre-trial detention.
Vanessa Untiedt, PACE Justice Project Specialist with the UNDP, framed the work as a fundamental step toward breaking intergenerational cycles of crime. “A proper intake assessment process can significantly improve a prisoner’s experience within the facility and, ultimately, their reintegration into society. In short, it can help break the cycle of crime,” Untiedt said.
Angela Dixon, Director of the Barbados Probation Service and President of the Caribbean Association of Probation and Parole, centered the conversation on the underrecognized role of probation services in building a holistic, person-centered intake system. Dixon noted that probation officers bring unique, irreplaceable insight to the assessment process, thanks to their ongoing connections to offenders and communities. “Probation’s defining value is continuity of knowledge about the individual. No other service carries the same depth of pre-existing relationship, community intelligence, and risk history,” Dixon explained.
Luuk Bruijn, EL PACCTO 2.0’s Field Officer for the Caribbean, highlighted that cross-regional collaboration is key to building correctional systems that work for all Caribbean contexts. Bruijn explained that a shared regional framework does not erase local needs; rather, it creates a consistent foundation rooted in regional best practice that can be adapted to local contexts. “The development of a standard procedure for intake assessment in prisons allows for local adaptations to a regionally agreed framework, taking into account best practices and expertise from across the Caribbean, ultimately strengthening the overall management of penitentiary systems,” Bruijn said.
By the close of the three-day workshop, participants reached a landmark agreement: a unified regional framework for prison intake and assessment that preserves flexibility for country-specific implementation. The agreement marks a major milestone toward establishing more consistent, fair, and effective correctional practices across the entire Caribbean region.
Moving forward, the partnership will turn its attention to translating the high-level framework into actionable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that frontline prison and probation staff can implement in daily work. Planners are also exploring development of a lightweight digital tool to streamline intake workflows, improve standardized record-keeping, and strengthen cross-agency information sharing. A core priority of the next phase will be deepening coordination between prison authorities and probation and parole services to ensure all decisions are rooted in robust, comprehensive evidence.
This workshop is part of the PACE Justice project’s ongoing mission to support fair, effective, human rights-aligned correctional systems across the Caribbean. The initiative operates on the core principle that safer, more humane prison systems are the building blocks of safer, more resilient communities across the region.
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Official Visit of H E Delcy Rodriquez
On April 9, 2026, the Government of Grenada hosted a landmark diplomatic moment, welcoming Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodriguez for her first official visit to the Caribbean island nation. Rodriguez was joined by a full delegation of senior Venezuelan government officials for the one-day diplomatic engagement, which unfolded in a warm and collaborative atmosphere designed to advance the decades-long friendship between the two states.
The visit began with Rodriguez’s departure from Venezuela’s Maiquetía International Airport, where an official aircraft transported the delegation directly to Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport. Upon landing, the Venezuelan leader received a formal ceremonial welcome from Grenadian government representatives, complemented by an honour guard organized by the Commissioner of Police and personnel from the Royal Grenada Police Force.
Following her arrival, Rodriguez carried out her first scheduled engagement: a courtesy call with Dame Cécile La Grenade, Grenada’s Governor-General, at the Governor-General’s official office in Point Salines. Next, she moved to Grenada’s Parliament building for an in-depth working meeting with Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, who was joined by a select group of his cabinet ministers for the talks.
The discussion spanned three core areas: bilateral cooperation initiatives, shared regional policy priorities, and other topics of mutual interest to both governments. During the talks, both delegations reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening diplomatic bonds and expanding collaborative work across a range of high-priority sectors. Key areas identified for enhanced partnership include energy security, inclusive economic development, climate-resilient agriculture, professional skills training, and expanded educational and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Representatives from Grenada’s government and public extended gratitude for Rodriguez’s visit, highlighting the enduring spirit of solidarity and collaborative partnership that has defined relations between Caracas and St. George’s for decades. For her part, Rodriguez offered sincere thanks to the Grenadian government and people for the warm hospitality extended to her and her delegation throughout the engagement. The historic first official visit concluded the same day, on April 9, 2026, marking a new step forward in bilateral relations between the two Caribbean and Latin American nations.
This report was issued from the Office of the Prime Minister of Grenada.
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GTA bolsters market presence with strategic Barbados mission
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has recently concluded a targeted sales mission to neighboring Barbados, marking another key step in its long-term strategy to deepen regional tourism cooperation and solidify Grenada’s standing as a top travel choice for both Caribbean and international visitors. Unlike broad international outreach, this regional mission prioritizes strengthening bonds with nearby industry stakeholders that play an outsized role in driving intra-Caribbean travel, a fast-growing segment that has gained renewed attention in post-pandemic Caribbean tourism recovery.
During the mission, GTA representatives held face-to-face discussions with a wide range of core tourism partners, including local travel agents, corporate industry leaders, and airline stakeholders. These on-the-ground engagements gave the GTA team firsthand insight into how Grenada’s travel offering is perceived across regional markets, highlighting existing strengths while uncovering untapped opportunities for expansion in three high-potential segments: luxury getaways, experiential cultural travel, and multi-destination Caribbean itineraries. A major priority of the outreach was raising awareness of Grenada’s lineup of one-of-a-kind annual festivals, headlined by the iconic Spicemas carnival, the popular Grenada Chocolate Festival, and the newly launched Lobster, Lambie and Seafood Festival that showcases the island’s world-class coastal cuisine.
Stacey Liburd, Chief Executive Officer of the GTA, emphasized the outsized importance of these regional engagement efforts to Grenada’s overall tourism growth strategy. “These regional missions are critical to fostering the partnerships that drive our tourism growth,” Liburd said. “Our discussions with the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) and other industry leaders have laid a solid foundation for future joint marketing initiatives and improved airlift connectivity, positioning Grenada as a multi-dimensional Caribbean leader.”
Beyond B2B stakeholder meetings, the GTA delegation expanded its public reach through targeted media partnerships and a collaborative promotional campaign with Virgin Atlantic, one of its key airline partners. The campaign centered on a radio contest that awarded a lucky winner a free round-trip ticket to Grenada, an activation that generated widespread public excitement and increased grassroots awareness of the island’s travel offerings among Barbadian travelers.
Samantha Thomas, Marketing Executive at the GTA, noted that the mission delivered immediate, tangible results by equipping regional trade partners with the tools to sell Grenada more effectively. “Our mission in Barbados enables information sharing, which gives agents the confidence to effectively speak about Grenada’s evolving products,” Thomas explained. “Through our training sessions and interviews, we saw an immediate surge in interest for our diverse accommodation sector and upcoming festivals. Providing these partners with real-time tools and event details ensures that the high demand we’re seeing translates directly into economic growth for Grenada.”
Looking ahead, the GTA plans to build on the momentum generated by the Barbados mission, with a full calendar of upcoming events and a continued commitment to expanding regional partnership networks. By closing the gap between the island’s unique on-the-ground experiences and regional travel trade networks, the authority is working to steadily elevate Grenada’s reputation as the premier destination for discerning travelers throughout the Caribbean, with the ultimate goal of driving consistent, long-term growth in visitor arrivals and tourism-related economic activity.
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Leon Radix outlines reform agenda as GFA election nears
Grenada’s national governing body for soccer, the Grenada Football Association (GFA), has scheduled its upcoming presidential election for May 9, 2026. Three candidates will contest the leadership position: incumbent Marlon Glean, challenger Roger Duncan, a veteran banking professional, and third contender Leon Radix, an academic and long-time football administrator who currently serves as Course Director of the Marine and Wildlife Conservation Department at St George’s University’s School of Arts and Sciences.
Radix has already formally introduced his full proposed executive slate for the GFA, naming Allan James, Lincoln Elcock, Amanda Scott, Clinton Hamilton, Geverson David, and Denroy Lewis as the team that would join him in leadership should he secure victory at the polls. In outlining his credentials for the role, Radix emphasized his deep, multi-decade roots in football governance across all levels of the sport in Grenada. Beyond his current academic and administrative career, he has previously managed both football and cricket teams for St David’s, held leadership roles with the St David’s Football Club and the St David’s Football League, and advocated for stronger institutional structures and greater accountability in Grenadian football for years. “I’m an educator and administrator with over 20 years of experience in leadership and governance,” Radix noted. “In football, I’ve worked at the club and national level advocating for better structure and accountability. I bring systems thinking and proven leadership to football development.”
At the core of Radix’s campaign platform is a commitment to building a organized, inclusive, and sustainable football ecosystem across the island, replacing the current instability and inconsistency that he says has held the sport back. His vision calls for a clear, connected development pipeline that supports players from grassroots entry-level play all the way to elite national team competition, paired with robust institutional governance, competitive local leagues, and long-term stable financing. “Structure and sustainability must replace uncertainty and inconsistency,” he said.
If elected, Radix has laid out three clear priorities for his first 100 days in office to reset the GFA’s operations. First, his administration would launch full financial, technical, and administrative audits of the association to map existing gaps and challenges. Second, it would host widespread engagement sessions with football stakeholders across every region of Grenada to center community input in future planning. Third, it would roll out a standardized national football calendar and a technical development plan aligned with global FIFA and CONCACAF standards. “The priority is restoring order and building confidence in the system,” Radix explained.
To address longstanding divisions within Grenada’s football community, Radix proposes expanding inclusive decision-making through the creation of a new Football Advisory Council, which would reserve formal seats for representatives from clubs, players, referees, and corporate sponsors to ensure all groups have a voice in shaping the sport’s future. “Inclusion builds trust, and trust builds strong institutions,” he said.
Grassroots development is another central pillar of Radix’s agenda, with two key focus areas: growing investment in youth player development and expanding access and opportunity for women in football. He plans to upgrade youth academies, increase access to certified professional coaching, and build clear pathways that connect school football programs to club development systems. For women’s football, he pledged consistent sustained investment, organized formal leagues, and equal opportunity for advancement. “Development must be inclusive or it will fail,” he stressed.
Radix also committed to decentralizing football development to ensure talent in rural communities is not overlooked, saying he will establish regional zonal development hubs, expand national scouting networks, and provide greater support for local community-level competitions. “Talent is everywhere — opportunity must be too,” he noted.
To scale the GFA’s capacity and secure additional resources, Radix says he will prioritize expanding strategic partnerships with regional and international football governing bodies, the local private sector, and the Grenadian national government. “Partnerships are critical to scaling resources and expertise,” he explained.
For Grenada’s national teams, Radix argues that improved competitive performance will come from intentional structural reform, not luck. He plans to implement a standardized national talent identification system, reach out to engage Grenadian football talent living in the diaspora, and integrate modern coaching practices, sports science, and performance analytics into national team programming. “Performance is the outcome of good systems — not chance,” he said.
Radix also made full institutional transparency a non-negotiable part of his platform, promising to publish annual audited financial statements, enforce strict governance policies, and maintain open, consistent communication with all football stakeholders. “Transparency is not optional; it is the foundation of trust,” he said.
When asked about the most pressing challenges facing Grenadian football today, Radix acknowledged longstanding issues including limited funding gaps, inconsistent institutional systems, and insufficient infrastructure across much of the island. Even so, he expressed confidence that these problems can be resolved with intentional leadership and long-term planning. “But with proper leadership and planning, these are solvable problems,” he said.
Closing his campaign outline, Radix emphasized that Grenada’s football community holds tremendous untapped potential, and that with the right leadership, structural reform, and accountability, the sport can be transformed to create life-changing opportunities for young Grenadians and benefit the entire nation. “Football in Grenada has tremendous potential. With the right leadership, structure, and accountability, we can transform the game and create opportunities for our youth and our nation. I’m ready to lead that transformation.”
As candidates prepare for the vote, the 2026 GFA presidential election is expected to draw close attention from across Grenada’s football community, as stakeholders evaluate three competing visions for the future of the sport on the island.
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PAHO supports regional dialogue on equitable cancer care at ICCGIP 2026 in Grenada
On March 20, 2026, the Caribbean nation of Grenada played host to a pivotal international gathering addressing one of the most pressing gaps in global public health: cancer care access for populations living in geographically isolated regions. The International Conference on Cancer in Geographically Isolated Populations (ICCGIP), convened this year under the core theme “Medical Travel for Cancer Care — Navigating Access, Quality, and Equity,” drew participation from dozens of regional and global health stakeholders, including the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a leading public health body for the Americas region.
The conference was structured to unpack the unique set of systemic, economic and social challenges that shape cancer outcomes in small island nations and remote, isolated communities, while also identifying untapped opportunities to expand care access through collaborative action. In opening remarks delivered on behalf of Dr Amalia Del Riego, PAHO/WHO Representative to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, Dr Taraleen Malcolm, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Advisor at the PAHO/WHO Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, reaffirmed PAHO’s longstanding commitment to supporting its member states in expanding equitable access to every stage of cancer care, from prevention and early diagnosis through to ongoing treatment and survivorship support.
During her address, Dr Malcolm centered the lived realities of cancer patients across the Caribbean, a region made up almost entirely of small island developing states. She explained that limited local specialized medical infrastructure and small national patient populations mean the majority of advanced cancer diagnoses require cross-border medical travel to access life-saving treatment. While this medical travel is often essential, Dr Malcolm emphasized that it imposes crippling financial, logistical, and emotional strain on patients and their families, barriers that widen already existing health inequities, particularly for low-income and otherwise vulnerable groups.
To address these gaps, Dr Malcolm called for a coordinated, region-wide response rooted in a people-first care model. Key priorities she outlined include strengthening local early detection and patient referral systems within individual countries, streamlining coordination and quality assurance for care accessed outside national borders, and guaranteeing uninterrupted continuity of care when patients return to their home countries after receiving treatment abroad. She also stressed the urgent need for expanded cross-country collaboration, including shared service arrangements, expanded access to tele-oncology, and targeted investment in training and retaining a robust local health workforce — all steps that would gradually reduce regional reliance on overseas cancer care over time.
Joining the conference proceedings virtually, Dr Frederique Dorleans, Advisor for Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity and Focal Point for the French Territories of the Americas at the PAHO/WHO Barbados and Eastern Caribbean office, highlighted existing diagnostic and treatment capacity in the French Caribbean territories of Martinique and Guadeloupe. She positioned these territories as valuable regional partners, with the existing expertise to support neighboring isolated communities in expanding access to high-quality cancer care. Dr Dorleans also outlined PAHO’s ongoing work to foster closer cross-Caribbean cooperation, including facilitating the exchange of evidence-based best practices, supporting cross-border knowledge sharing, and advancing more integrated regional models of cancer care delivery — all work aligned with PAHO’s broader mandate to advance equitable health outcomes and strengthen health system resilience across the entire Americas region.
In closing comments, Dr Del Riego noted that convenings like ICCGIP fill a critical gap in global health governance, providing a dedicated platform for small island states to share lived experiences and co-develop collaborative, people-centered approaches to cancer care that keep equity and quality at the forefront, even in resource-limited small island developing contexts.
The conference concluded as a key milestone for regional public health, offering a valuable space to align policy frameworks, on-the-ground practice, and cross-sector partnerships to address the unique barriers to cancer care in geographically isolated small island developing states. PAHO’s participation in the event reinforced the organization’s ongoing commitment to working with national governments and global partners to ensure geographic location does not predetermine cancer outcomes, and that all people, regardless of where they live, can access timely, high-quality, and equitable cancer care.
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Acting Venezuelan president ends “successful” visit to Grenada
On 9 April, Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez wrapped up a short official visit to the Caribbean nation of Grenada, a trip timed to align with the 49th year of formal diplomatic relations between the two states. This visit marked Rodríguez’s first international official engagement since she assumed the role of acting president in early January 2026, following a United States military incursion into Venezuela that removed and detained long-time sitting president Nicolas Maduro.
Rodríguez, who previously served as Venezuela’s executive vice president, was sworn into office on 5 January, just two days after US forces took Maduro into custody. Since taking power, she has publicly committed to guiding Venezuela toward domestic stability while signaling a potential shift in the country’s long-strained relations with Washington. She has already complied with US pressure by cutting off oil shipments to Cuba and ordering Cuban professionals based in Caracas to leave the country.
According to an official statement released by the Venezuelan government during the visit, Rodríguez’s itinerary included a formal courtesy meeting with Grenada’s Governor-General Dame Cécile Ellen Fleurette La Grenade, followed by in-depth working talks with Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell and his full cabinet. Officials noted that a joint communique would be published following the conclusion of the cabinet-level discussions, though no document has been released to date.
The trip comes against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tension across the Caribbean, where US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on regional governments over a range of issues, most notably their long-standing diplomatic and economic ties to Cuba. For Grenada specifically, the visit follows a recent high-stakes standoff with Washington over a US request to deploy a military radar system at Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport. Grenada has so far refused to approve the request, citing unresolved technical questions, public safety risks, and concerns that the installation would violate regional sovereignty principles. The rejection came after thousands of Grenadian residents held peaceful public demonstrations urging their government to turn down the US proposal.
Speaking to reporters after the closed working talks, Prime Minister Mitchell emphasized that he was honored that Rodríguez chose Grenada as the destination for her first international trip since taking office. “Our discussions this afternoon focus exclusively on strengthening the bilateral cooperation between Grenada and Venezuela,” Mitchell stated. He added that talks covered a broad cross-section of mutually beneficial areas, including energy, agriculture, education, trade, tourism, transport, and logistics infrastructure. Moving forward, Mitchell said both nations will establish dedicated working groups from each side to advance concrete action on the agreed priorities, noting that “we are quite happy with the outcome of this working meeting, and we look forward to actioning and implementing those areas for the benefit of the Venezuelan and the people of Grenada.” Mitchell also clarified that media questions following the meeting would be limited strictly to topics related to bilateral cooperation, with no off-agenda issues permitted.
In her brief public remarks, Rodríguez echoed Mitchell’s positive assessment of the visit, saying she was deeply honored to be received in Grenada as her first international stop. “The history of Grenada is a true example to the peoples of the Caribbean and Latin America that, overcoming all difficulties, persevered in their self-determination and sovereignty,” she said. Rodríguez added that the talks allowed the two sides to update a bilateral cooperation roadmap first established last year during Maduro’s presidency, with new commitments to expand people-to-people and sectoral partnerships.
Key initiatives agreed to during the visit include expanded educational exchange programs: the arrangement will allow Grenadian students to pursue studies in Venezuela, while enabling reciprocal teacher exchanges between the two nations. The sides also discussed progress on developing new maritime and air transport links, which Rodríguez said will support expanded bilateral trade and create new trade corridors that can include other Caribbean nations. Talks also covered shared experiences in communal food production systems, as well as ongoing negotiations over the two countries’ shared maritime borders.
In a closing statement, the Venezuelan government reiterated that the visit successfully advanced core goals: reinforcing long-standing diplomatic ties, identifying new areas of shared economic interest, and nurturing bilateral partnerships designed to drive inclusive development for both nations.
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Andersen Global expands Caribbean presence with member firm launch in Grenada
International professional services network Andersen Global has pressed forward with its strategic regional expansion in the Caribbean, after local firm JD Consulting formally rebranded under the Andersen name and joined the network as an official member firm, establishing a new branded presence in Grenada.
The newly launched Andersen in Grenada delivers a full suite of professional services spanning accounting, tax planning and compliance, and bespoke business advisory, serving a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth private clients, owner-operated enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), and organizations across a wide cross-section of local industries. At the helm of the new member firm is Managing Director and Partner Johnson Dion, who leads a team that blends deep, on-the-ground market expertise with the global reach and specialized resources of the broader Andersen network. This combination allows the firm to craft customized, pragmatic solutions that help clients strengthen financial stability, streamline operational efficiency, and advance long-term sustainable growth.
In a statement marking the rebranding and membership launch, Dion emphasized that aligning with the Andersen brand represents a major milestone in the firm’s developmental journey. “Our practice has always centered on delivering high-quality, client-centric advisory services rooted in core values of integrity and professional excellence,” Dion explained. “Becoming part of the Andersen Global network expands our collective capabilities to serve clients more comprehensively, while allowing us to retain the personalized, hands-on approach that has always been the cornerstone of our work with the Grenadian community.”
Mark L Vorsatz, Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Andersen Global, noted that the launch of the Grenada member firm is a natural reflection of the local practice’s longstanding standing in the Grenadian market and its steady evolution over years of operation. “Johnson Dion has built a practice defined by unwavering integrity and consistent delivery of quality service,” Vorsatz said. “Under his leadership, this new member firm will directly advance our shared goal of growing our footprint across the Caribbean region.”
Founded in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global operates as an international association of independently owned, legally distinct member firms, bringing together more than 50,000 tax, legal, and valuation professionals across the globe. Through its network of member firms and collaborating entities, the organization now maintains a physical presence in more than 1,000 locations worldwide.
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GBSS runner up in Regional Schools Investment Competition
On March 26, 2026, St. Lucia hosted the official awards ceremony to honor top-performing teams from the 3rd Annual Regional Schools Investment Competition (RSIC), an innovative educational initiative designed to introduce secondary school students across the Eastern Caribbean to the world of securities investing. To ensure broad participation and recognition, the entire event was broadcast via live virtual stream, allowing standout competitors from Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to be celebrated in real time while giving students and community members across the region access to the celebration.
Launched in October 2025 and concluding in November of the same year, the RSIC was spearheaded by the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange (ECSE), with collaboration from the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) and licensed member broker-dealers. Unlike traditional academic competitions, the RSIC combines practical financial experience with academic reflection: participating student teams were evaluated on two core metrics: the final value of their simulated investment portfolios, and pre-recorded video submissions that detailed their strategic decision-making processes and key lessons learned throughout the competition.
Four top teams walked away with major awards at the ceremony. Alite Investors, representing St. Lucia’s Choiseul Secondary School, claimed the title of Regional Champion, taking home the prestigious Sir K Dwight Venner Champion Trophy. The runner-up position went to Boys on the Hill Investment from Grenada Boys Secondary School (GBSS) in Grenada. Additional specialty awards went to N’Oct’urnal Invests of Vieux-Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (St. Lucia), which won the Most Creative Video Submission prize, and SMSS Prosperity Pioneers of St. Martin’s Secondary School (St. Vincent and the Grenadines), recognized for the Most Well-Presented Strategic Approach.
Prizes for the winning teams and their supporting advisors reflected the initiative’s focus on encouraging long-term engagement with finance. Champion team members each received gold medals, personalized certificates of achievement, an investment gift voucher worth EC$540, and branded partner gift backpacks. The school itself took home a champion plaque and a cash prize of EC$6,500. Supporting teachers also earned recognition: each received a certificate of achievement, a gift certificate waiving broker fees for their first personal investment, a branded tote bag filled with partner gifts, and a special dedication award from the ECSRC for their commitment to student development.
For the runner-up GBSS team, the school received a plaque and EC$3,000 cash prize. Individual student members earned silver medals, achievement certificates, EC$270 investment vouchers, and branded gift backpacks. Their teachers received comparable recognition to the champion team’s advisors, including the broker fee waiver voucher and partner gifts. Recipients of the specialty video award each took home a participation certificate and an EC$250 cash prize.
Organizers extended congratulations to all winning teams and expressed sincere gratitude to every participating school across the region for their engagement. Launched as a developmental educational program, the RSIC continues to fulfill its core mission: giving young people across the Eastern Caribbean hands-on exposure to core investment principles and direct experience with how regional securities markets operate, building a foundation for future financial literacy and economic participation.
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GNSC and Parish Councils undertake CPR, First Aid and AED Training
Grenada’s leading sports governing body is taking proactive steps to boost safety across the country’s sporting ecosystem, with a new specialized training initiative focused on life-saving emergency skills set to launch next spring.
The Grenada National Sports Council (GNSC), working in coordination with its regional Parish Sports Councils and the Grenada Red Cross, has announced that it will host a comprehensive training program covering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) operation on April 9, 2026. The full-day training session will be held at the Grenada Red Cross headquarters building.
This new training program is the latest in a series of ongoing capacity-building efforts by GNSC, aimed at equipping sports administrators, council staff, and development personnel with the critical skills needed to handle unexpected medical crises. Recognizing that organized sports inherently involve intense physical exertion and regularly draw large crowds of spectators to venues and events, GNSC leaders note that the initiative is specifically designed to strengthen the organization’s ability to deliver fast, effective medical responses when emergencies occur at sporting facilities, competitions, and daily workplaces across the island.
Unlike passive, lecture-only safety courses, the upcoming program will provide all participants with hands-on, practical instruction. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice CPR techniques under expert supervision, master core first aid protocols for common sports-related injuries, and learn to correctly and confidently operate AED devices, which are critical for responding to sudden cardiac arrest events.
Alvin Clouden, Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada National Sports Council, emphasized that the training reflects the organization’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing safety and preparedness for everyone involved in local sports. “By ensuring our staff and council members are properly trained, we are taking proactive steps to safeguard athletes, officials, and the general public who gather for sporting activities across Grenada,” Clouden said in a statement announcing the program.
GNSC has publicly expressed its sincere gratitude to the Grenada Red Cross for partnering on the initiative and contributing its specialized emergency response expertise to make the training possible. Both organizations share a core commitment to advancing public safety, expanding professional capacity in the sports sector, and raising awareness of the importance of emergency preparedness across all areas of community life.
Looking forward, GNSC leaders confirmed the organization will remain dedicated to fostering a safer, more resilient sports environment for all Grenadians. The council says it will continue pursuing collaborative partnerships and expanding access to specialized training opportunities that strengthen national emergency preparedness for sporting events and public gatherings.
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