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  • Grenada swimming benefits from World Aquatics Age Group Coach Course

    Grenada swimming benefits from World Aquatics Age Group Coach Course

    The Grenada Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) is advancing its coaching capabilities through participation in the prestigious World Aquatics Age Group Swim Coach certification program. Valorie Andrew, assistant coach to Grenada’s 2025 OECS Champion team, has been selected for this elite hybrid training initiative currently underway in Budapest, Hungary.

    Andrew departed Grenada on November 22, 2025, to engage in the comprehensive program that combines 20 hours of e-learning through World Aquatics’ digital platform with five days of intensive in-person sessions. She joins a globally selected cohort of dedicated coaches participating in this rigorous certification process.

    The curriculum addresses multiple critical coaching competencies including integrity and safe sport practices, sport psychology and mental wellbeing, technical stroke development, gender differences in athletic development, nutrition and hydration science, strength and conditioning methodologies, long-term athlete development principles, sports science applications, coaching responsibilities, practical coaching techniques, and strategic planning and periodization.

    The Budapest sessions feature interactive classroom workshops and hands-on practical coaching applications. Participants must complete all program components and pass both online examinations and practical assessments to achieve certification. This initiative aligns directly with GASA’s strategic development plan to enhance coaching capacity and elevate the quality of swim athlete development throughout Grenada.

    Upon her return on November 29, 2025, Andrew is expected to disseminate her acquired knowledge and experience to fellow local coaches, potentially transforming Grenada’s swimming coaching landscape and improving athlete performance outcomes across all age groups.

  • Property Tax resumes on Carriacou and Petite Martinique

    Property Tax resumes on Carriacou and Petite Martinique

    The Grenadian government has formally declared that Property Tax collections will resume effective January 1, 2026, for residents of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. This significant policy reversal concludes the temporary tax relief implemented following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl in 2024.

    In the aftermath of the catastrophic hurricane, authorities suspended fiscal obligations to alleviate economic pressure on households, protect livelihoods, and facilitate comprehensive recovery efforts across the sister islands. The deliberate pause in tax collection formed part of a broader governmental strategy to prioritize disaster response and community stabilization.

    Following substantial reconstruction progress over the past year—evidenced by rebuilt homes, revitalized businesses, and returning normalcy—the restoration of property taxation signifies a crucial milestone in reestablishing full administrative operations throughout the tri-island nation. This measured approach reflects the government’s commitment to balanced fiscal management while recognizing exceptional circumstances.

    Finance Ministry officials emphasize that special provisions will remain available for property owners continuing to face reconstruction challenges. Residents with significantly damaged or unrepaired structures are urged to consult with the Inland Revenue Division’s Carriacou Sub-Office to ascertain their eligibility for exemptions or customized payment arrangements. The government has explicitly committed to preventing undue financial burden on those experiencing genuine hardship.

    As the islands transition back to standard taxation protocols, authorities encourage ongoing engagement with official communications channels and prompt consultation with tax professionals for necessary guidance. Enhanced public information campaigns and direct community assistance will be deployed throughout the implementation period to ensure transparent and equitable reinstatement of property tax obligations.

    For detailed information or clarification, residents may contact the Inland Revenue Division Carriacou Sub-Office at 440-3556 or consult the official portal at ird.gd for continuous updates.

  • Republic Bank (Grenada) Limited: Notice to Shareholders for Annual Report

    Republic Bank (Grenada) Limited: Notice to Shareholders for Annual Report

    Republic Bank (Grenada) Limited has officially published its comprehensive Annual Report for the fiscal year concluding on September 30, 2025. The document, which includes the company’s fully audited financial statements, is now accessible to shareholders and the general public through the bank’s official digital portal.

    Interested parties can obtain the report directly from the company’s publications section at https://www.republicgrenada.com/publications/annual-reports. This release represents a significant transparency milestone for the financial institution, providing stakeholders with detailed insights into the bank’s financial performance, strategic direction, and corporate governance practices throughout the 2025 fiscal period.

    The publication of audited financial documentation underscores the bank’s commitment to regulatory compliance and ethical financial reporting standards. NOW Grenada, a local media outlet, has explicitly stated it bears no editorial responsibility for the content or opinions presented within the report, noting that contributor content falls outside their editorial oversight.

  • District Governor to open Rotary’s Christmas at the Point 2025

    District Governor to open Rotary’s Christmas at the Point 2025

    The Rotary Club of Grenada will host a significant ceremonial event on November 30, 2025, with District Governor Soraya Gustave-Warner of Rotary District 7030 presiding as the distinguished guest of honor. The occasion marks the official inauguration of the annual Christmas at the Point (CaTP) festival, set against the scenic backdrop of Quarantine Point Recreational Park.

    Governor Soraya brings substantial leadership credentials to the event, having dedicated over ten years to Rotary International’s service mission. Her progressive roles—including Assistant Governor, District Trainer, and strategic committee member—culminated in her election to oversee one of the organization’s most diverse districts. Rotary District 7030 encompasses 17 nations and territories throughout the Caribbean and South America, representing a mosaic of cultures and communities.

    Her participation underscores the strategic importance of the CaTP initiative, which since 2009 has served as a cornerstone of the Rotary Club of Grenada’s community outreach. More than a seasonal celebration, the project integrates family engagement, local economic stimulation, and environmental awareness within a secure and vibrant public setting.

    This year’s festival also emphasizes regional cooperation and disaster response. Building on prior support for Carriacou and Petite Martinique in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Club now channels efforts toward Hurricane Melissa recovery in Jamaica. Governor Soraya’s involvement highlights Rotary’s commitment to compassion-driven action and inter-island resilience.

    Club President Julia G. Lawrence remarked, “Governor Soraya’s presence reaffirms our dedication to sustainable community impact. Her endorsement of Christmas at the Point illustrates how service can be simultaneously festive, inclusive, and transformative.”

    The festival will operate from November 30, 2025, through January 4, 2026, running weekly from Wednesday to Sunday. Attendees can enjoy live musical performances, open-air cinema, a Holiday Boutique showcasing Grenadian artisans, a Christmas Grotto for children, and diverse culinary offerings—all within the natural beauty of Quarantine Point.

    Further information is available through the Rotary Club of Grenada’s social media channels (@rotarygrenada, @ecodivegrenada) or via the official event portal: https://christmas.gd/.

  • SGU awards 30 Scholarships to Grenadian students

    SGU awards 30 Scholarships to Grenadian students

    In a significant move to combat physician shortages, St. George’s University (SGU) has unveiled 30 new scholarships exclusively for Grenadian students pursuing medical education. This strategic initiative forms part of SGU’s broader commitment to nurturing local talent and strengthening healthcare infrastructure both within Grenada and across the global community.

    Dr. Marios Loukas, President of SGU and Dean of the School of Medicine, articulated the institution’s vision: “Educating Grenadians remains fundamental to our institutional mission. Each scholarship represents an investment in our nation’s health security, ensuring that qualified medical professionals are available to serve local communities.”

    The global context underscores the urgency of this initiative. World Health Organization projections indicate a critical shortage of approximately 10 million healthcare workers by 2030, making localized medical education programs increasingly vital. For nearly fifty years, SGU has served as a cornerstone of Grenada’s medical education landscape, enabling hundreds of Grenadian students to pursue medical careers without leaving their home country.

    Beyond tuition support for medical and veterinary programs, SGU maintains active partnerships with local health authorities through community health initiatives. These collaborations include operating free clinics, organizing health fairs, and implementing various public health programs that directly benefit Grenadian communities.

    The university’s comprehensive approach addresses both educational access and healthcare delivery, creating a sustainable model for medical workforce development that other small nations might emulate.

  • Declaration of The Peoples’ Summit towards COP30

    Declaration of The Peoples’ Summit towards COP30

    BELÉM DO PARÁ, BRAZIL – From November 12-16, 2025, the historic We, the Peoples’ Summit convened in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, culminating in a powerful declaration that represents months of preparation and the collective voice of over 70,000 participants from diverse global movements.

    The unprecedented gathering brought together indigenous communities, traditional peoples, peasants, quilombolas, fishermen, extractivists, shellfish gatherers, urban workers, trade unionists, homeless populations, babassu coconut breakers, terreiro peoples, women, LGBTQIAPN+ communities, youth, Afro-descendants, elders, and representatives from forest, rural, peripheral, marine, river, lake, and mangrove regions worldwide. Their unified mission: to build a just, democratic world centered on the principle of ‘buen vivir’ or ‘good living’ for all humanity.

    The Summit’s declaration identifies capitalism as the fundamental driver of the escalating climate emergency, asserting that the current mode of production directly causes environmental destruction through its relentless pursuit of profit. The document condemns transnational corporations in collusion with Global North governments as primary beneficiaries of this system, specifically naming mining, energy, arms, agribusiness, and Big Tech industries as major contributors to the planetary crisis.

    A significant portion of the declaration addresses geopolitical conflicts, expressing unequivocal solidarity with Palestine against what participants term ‘genocide perpetrated by the Zionist state of Israel.’ The document also condemns US imperial expansion in the Caribbean through military operations like ‘Southern Spear,’ and stands with resistance movements in Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, Ecuador, Panama, El Salvador, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, and emancipatory projects in the Sahel and Nepal.

    The Summit rejected market-based climate solutions, warning that financialized programs like the Task Force on Fossil Fuels (TFFF) perpetuate harmful practices without addressing root causes. Instead, delegates demanded transformative approaches including land demarcation for indigenous territories, popular agrarian reform, agroecology, and climate justice centered on ancestral knowledge and popular participation.

    Key demands include: complete demilitarization and redirection of military spending to climate recovery; fair compensation for losses and damages from destructive projects; feminist justice recognizing care work as essential labor; a just energy transition that respects national sovereignty; and climate financing mechanisms independent of IMF and World Bank influence.

    The declaration concludes with a call for strengthened international organizing against common enemies of humanity, invoking the spirit of popular internationalism with the rallying cry: ‘Peoples of the world: Unite!’

  • An open letter to the Hon. Prime Minister

    An open letter to the Hon. Prime Minister

    In a significant development in Caribbean healthcare policy, Grenadian advocacy organizations have issued a formal appeal to Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell regarding the stalled Age of Civil Legal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill. The open letter, co-signed by GPPA President Dr. Tonia Frame and ASPIRE consultant Dr. Fred Nunes, references the Prime Minister’s own compelling arguments from July 2025 advocating for the legislation’s passage.

    The proposed legislation addresses critical gaps in adolescent healthcare access, particularly regarding sexual health education and services. Proponents argue that the bill would empower medical professionals to provide necessary care to minors when parental consent is unattainable due to various circumstances, including unapproachable parents or abusive family situations.

    Notably, the letter highlights that five Caribbean nations—Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands, and St. Lucia—have already implemented similar legislation over the past four decades, with two additional territories employing alternative legal frameworks for minor healthcare access.

    To break the current legislative impasse, the advocacy groups propose establishing a Joint Select Committee (JSC) as a formal mechanism for comprehensive consultation. This parliamentary tool would enable technical experts, political parties, NGOs, religious organizations, and citizens to provide structured input on the controversial legislation.

    The authors acknowledge the potential for procedural delay tactics but express confidence that with proper leadership and clear terms of reference, a JSC could facilitate genuine progress on addressing adolescent healthcare needs while maintaining parliamentary transparency and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

  • Grenada to host Connected Caribbean Summit 2025

    Grenada to host Connected Caribbean Summit 2025

    Grenada will serve as the host nation for the pivotal Connected Caribbean Summit 2025 (CCS2025), scheduled from December 1-5 at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort in Grand Anse. This high-level gathering will bring together over 200 senior leaders from Caribbean nations and the international community under the unifying theme “Catalysing Caribbean Transformation.

    The summit represents a decisive shift from conventional conferences, positioning itself as an action-oriented working session dedicated to accelerating tangible regional progress. Core focus areas include economic resilience, digital innovation, justice system reform, governance strengthening, educational modernization, and financial inclusion—all identified as critical enablers for sustainable development and inclusive growth throughout the Caribbean region.

    CCS2025 will convene an unprecedented assembly of regional power brokers including heads of government, chief justices, utility regulators, corporate CEOs, international investors, development partners, and civil society representatives. The explicit objective is to transcend dialogue and initiate concrete implementation strategies across three priority areas: scaling financial investment and inclusion mechanisms, addressing escalating crime and security challenges, and enhancing digital and climate resilience capabilities.

    The summit architecture features several innovative components:

    The CCS Leadership Alliance will facilitate closed-door and plenary sessions among government leaders and regional institutions to coordinate action on shared development objectives.

    A dedicated Justice Forum will spotlight comprehensive approaches to modernizing judicial organizations, improving operational efficiency, and expanding citizen access to legal services.

    CCS MasterClasses will deliver high-level instruction on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation led by international and regional experts specifically tailored for senior executives.

    The NextGen Forum will create a unique platform for Caribbean youth to engage directly with regional leaders and gain exposure to emerging career opportunities.

    An Innovation Showcase will exhibit Grenadian and regional technological solutions addressing Caribbean-specific challenges.

    The program will culminate in a Cultural Gala hosted by the Grenadian government, highlighting national culture and investment potential while providing curated networking opportunities.

    Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell emphasized Grenada’s commitment to regional cooperation through hosting this event, stating: “We look forward to welcoming leaders, experts and investors to our shores to work with us on practical solutions that benefit our citizens and our region.”

    Bevil Wooding, CCS2025 convener and Executive Director of the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions, reinforced the action-focused nature of the summit: “We are convening the leaders and institutions that have both the responsibility and the authority to act—so that ideas discussed in Grenada swiftly translate into concrete programmes, partnerships and investments across the Caribbean.”

    The summit will feature global broadcasting capabilities and a dedicated media center to facilitate press briefings, interviews, and real-time coverage. Media organizations seeking accreditation or interview arrangements are directed to contact the CCS Secretariat, with additional information available at connectedcaribbean.org.

  • Extended RFP: External Audit of the Directorate of ECTEL

    Extended RFP: External Audit of the Directorate of ECTEL

    The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) has officially announced a significant extension to the submission deadline for its Request for Proposals (RFP) concerning external audit services for its Directorate. Originally set for November 24, 2025, the new deadline now stands at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025.

    This strategic decision follows substantial market feedback indicating strong interest from potential bidders who requested additional preparation time for their comprehensive proposals. The RFP, formally designated as 2025/RF/03, seeks qualified auditing firms to conduct thorough external examination of ECTEL’s operations based in Saint Lucia.

    All proposal submissions must be directed to the attention of the Managing Director at ECTEL’s headquarters located at Level 5, Baywalk, P O Box BW395, Gros Islet, LC01 601, Saint Lucia. Prospective bidders may also submit via email to procurement@ectel.int or contact the organization directly at +1 (758) 458-1701 for additional clarification.

    ECTEL, as the regulatory body overseeing telecommunications across Eastern Caribbean member states, emphasizes the importance of transparent financial oversight through this auditing process. The extension demonstrates the organization’s commitment to ensuring broad participation and competitive bidding from qualified audit firms capable of meeting the rigorous standards required for this regional telecommunications authority.

  • Major boost for farming communities in Grenada

    Major boost for farming communities in Grenada

    In a significant move to bolster climate-resilient agriculture, the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) has delivered a substantial shipment of advanced farming equipment to Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Forestry and Marine Resources. The consignment, valued at over US$114,000, arrived in a 40-foot container containing critical resources for sustainable farming practices.

    The comprehensive equipment package includes state-of-the-art drip irrigation systems, robust shade house structures measuring 9m x 32m (576 m²), and solar-powered pumping units complete with solar panels and suction piping. These technologies are specifically designed to mitigate heat stress, protect crops from extreme weather conditions, and enable irrigation through renewable, off-grid energy sources.

    Project Manager Trevor Thompson formally presented the equipment to Allison Haynes, National Focal Point and Chief Agronomist within the Ministry. This initiative forms part of the broader Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) multicountry soil management program under the SOILCARE Project’s first phase, focusing on Integrated Landscape Restoration and Climate Resilient food systems.

    Financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) with implementation support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), this investment specifically targets enhanced land and water management across key farming communities in Chambord, St Patrick, Belair, and Dumfries. The strategic distribution plan allocates irrigation equipment to Chambord, climate-resilient shade house structures to Dumfries, and additional support for the Belair Propagation Facility through the Carriacou Integrated Landscape Management Project.

    Thompson emphasized the urgency of this intervention, noting that “Chambord, along with Carriacou, was severely impacted by Hurricane Beryl last year. These areas continue to face severe land degradation. We are working hand-in-hand with national partners to ensure farmers have the tools, technologies, and support needed to adapt, thrive, secure their livelihoods, and achieve land degradation neutrality.”

    Haynes expressed the Ministry’s appreciation, stating that the support would significantly help farmers and government institutions become more productive while restoring landscapes affected by degradation. The equipment will also facilitate nursery development and restoration activities at the Government Estate Nursery.

    Headquartered in Grenada, PISLM reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to supporting Caribbean farmers in sustainable land and soil management, enhancing climate-smart production, and reducing vulnerability to drought and extreme weather events across the region.