标签： Grenada

Grenada’s youth diplomacy received international recognition as delegates from Presentation Brothers College (PBC) Interact Club made their mark at the Caribbean Regional Model United Nations Conference on November 8, 2025. The event, orchestrated by the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain, served as a premier platform for emerging leaders across the region to engage in simulated United Nations proceedings.

Under the overarching theme of ‘Peace and Human Rights,’ this year’s conference assembled more than 200 participants from multiple Caribbean territories including Antigua, Montserrat, St Vincent, Curaçao, and Grenada. The gathering facilitated intense diplomatic simulations where students debated pressing global issues, honed negotiation techniques, and developed resolution-building capabilities.

Representing the Southeast African nation of Mozambique in the simulation, Grenada’s delegation featured two standout students from PBC Interact Club—Xavi Buckmire and Jonathan Powell—under the guidance of their faculty advisor Darvin Clouden. The team demonstrated exceptional diplomatic engagement throughout committee sessions, participating actively in complex negotiations and voting procedures centered on peacebuilding initiatives and human rights protections. Observers noted their professional demeanor and confident delivery throughout the multi-day conference.

This educational diplomacy initiative underscores the Rotary Club’s broader commitment to fostering global citizenship and leadership capabilities among Caribbean youth. By providing experiential learning opportunities that mirror actual UN operations, the program equips young participants with critical thinking skills and cross-cultural competencies essential for addressing both local and international challenges.

The participation of PBC Interact Club, supported by the Rotary Club of Grenada, highlights the growing importance of youth engagement in global affairs and demonstrates how educational partnerships can create meaningful pathways for student development in international relations and diplomatic practice.

The Royal Grenada Police Force has announced comprehensive traffic management protocols for the Presentation of the National Budget scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025. These measures will take effect from 8:30 AM and remain operational until the conclusion of the parliamentary proceedings.

Significant road restrictions will be implemented around the Parliament Building area to ensure secure and efficient movement for attendees. Lucas Street will experience the most substantial changes, with a complete vehicular ban from its intersection with Woolwich Road near the Government House Roundabout.

Additionally, Lucas Street will transition to one-way traffic flow from its junction with Observatory Road, permitting movement exclusively toward the Government House Roundabout direction. Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced on the right side of Lucas Street from Observatory Road toward the Government House Roundabout.

Designated parking areas have been established for different attendee categories: VVIP delegates will utilize specialized parking on the Parliament Building compound side, while VIP participants will access the main parliamentary car park. Members of both legislative houses, administrative staff, and pass clerks will receive parking privileges within the Parliament Building compound grounds.

Public parking alternatives have been arranged at the Audit Building location at Mount Wheldale, St. George’s, specifically on the left side of the facility. Additional public parking will be available on the left side of Lucas Street from its connection with top Woolwich Road extending to the Sans Souci Public Road junction.

The police commissioner’s office emphasized that these measures are necessary to maintain order and security during this significant governmental event, urging public cooperation and alternative route planning for Monday’s proceedings.

A critical examination of Grenada’s infrastructure development reveals systemic failures rooted in the absence of proper standards and accountability mechanisms. The Caribbean nation faces a pressing challenge: deteriorating public projects that directly impact citizens’ daily lives and safety.

Evidence of this systemic breakdown manifests across multiple infrastructure failures. The collapsed road in Clozier, the problematic Cliff Road Project, the rapidly deteriorating Moliniere Road (opened less than a year ago), and hazardous pipe-laying conditions throughout St. Andrew and St. George’s tourism districts all demonstrate the consequences of operating without established protocols. These aren’t isolated incidents but symptoms of a deeper governance crisis where projects proceed through guesswork rather than standardized procedures.

The core issue transcends mere inconvenience—it represents a fundamental absence of the frameworks necessary for sustainable development. Standards, as defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), constitute distilled expertise that provides universal guidelines for construction, maintenance, and service delivery. These protocols create order, eliminate guesswork, and most importantly, protect public safety.

In construction specifically, international standards provide a foundation for addressing complex challenges including regulatory compliance, project delays, cost overruns, and environmental concerns. Grenada’s current approach—often commencing projects without adequate studies, proper designs, or coordinated supervision—directly contradicts established best practices. The result: compromised public safety and financial waste.

The solution requires leadership that prioritizes standards as non-negotiable prerequisites for transformation. Every ministry, engineer, contractor, and stakeholder must operate within a framework of accountability that ensures competence and performance. Grenada possesses capable professionals; what it lacks is the leadership to enforce standards consistently.

Transformation begins when standards become the normative foundation of development rather than optional guidelines. This cultural shift demands appointing leaders committed to accountability rather than convenience, and implementing systems that prioritize results over rhetoric. Only through this disciplined approach can Grenada evolve from its current state of infrastructural failure to becoming a modern, thriving nation.

The Royal Grenada Police Force has announced comprehensive traffic modifications for Old Fort Road in St. George’s, effective November 28, 2025, until further notice. The new regulations establish a structured traffic flow system to enhance road safety and efficiency.

Beginning Friday, Old Fort Main Road will transition to one-way traffic flow exclusively toward Lucas Street during daytime hours from 7:00 AM to 7:59 PM daily. Motorists will be prohibited from entering Old Fort Main Road from its junction with Lucas Street throughout this operational period.

In a significant development, authorities will implement a complete road closure regimen each evening. The roadway will become inaccessible to all vehicular traffic starting at 8:00 PM daily, requiring drivers to seek alternative routes during nighttime hours.

The police department has additionally instituted a permanent commercial vehicle restriction. Heavy trucks will be banned from utilizing Old Fort Main Road entirely, regardless of time of day, marking a substantial shift in the road’s usage parameters.

Commissioner of Police officials expressed appreciation for public understanding regarding these infrastructural adjustments. The Traffic Department specifically encouraged drivers to familiarize themselves with detour options and alternative pathways to minimize disruption during the implementation phase.

The regulatory changes represent part of broader urban planning initiatives aimed at improving traffic management in the St. George’s metropolitan area. Motorists are advised to remain updated through official channels for any subsequent modifications to the traffic scheme.

The Grenville Basketball Court will undergo a comprehensive month-long closure starting Saturday, November 29, 2025, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025, as announced by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This temporary shutdown will enable critical facility enhancement work aimed at significantly improving user safety standards.

The rehabilitation initiative forms part of a broader national strategy to upgrade sporting infrastructure across the nation. During this period, all basketball-related activities including training sessions, competitive games, and casual recreational use will be strictly prohibited at the Grenville location.

Authorities strongly encourage athletes and community members to utilize alternative sporting facilities while these essential improvements are underway. The Ministry has expressed regret for any disruptions caused by the necessary closure, while simultaneously appealing for public understanding and cooperation throughout the enhancement process.

For additional details regarding the renovation timeline or alternative facility options, concerned citizens may directly contact the Ministry of Youth and Sports via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (473) 440-6917/8.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to developing high-quality sports infrastructure throughout Grenville and nationwide, emphasizing that these temporary inconveniences will ultimately yield long-term benefits for the sporting community.