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The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council (GFNC) has announced an employment opportunity for a Communications Officer to spearhead public education campaigns promoting healthy nutritional practices throughout the tri-island nation. This strategic position within the Education & Promotion Division will be instrumental in shaping public health messaging across all parishes.

The successful candidate will assume comprehensive responsibilities including developing and executing communication strategies, creating diverse content for press releases, social media platforms, newsletters, and informational brochures. The role additionally encompasses managing the organization’s digital presence through website maintenance and social media channels, serving as an official spokesperson, and providing support for community events. A critical component of the position involves conducting audience research and preparing analytical reports to measure campaign effectiveness.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline, complemented by demonstrated excellence in both written and verbal communication. The Council requires 2-3 years of professional experience in communications or marketing roles. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to public health advancement in Grenada.

Interested professionals are invited to submit their applications via email to [email protected] before the deadline of February 27, 2026. The GFNC plays a vital role in addressing nutritional challenges and promoting wellness initiatives throughout Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.

The Grenada National Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT-Gnd) has issued an urgent public alert regarding a significant escalation in sophisticated investment fraud schemes targeting citizens across Grenada and neighboring Caribbean islands. These fraudulent operations are primarily disseminated through prominent social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, often appearing as sponsored content or advertisements strategically embedded within legitimate posts.

According to cybersecurity experts, these investment scams employ deceptive tactics where perpetrators deliberately conceal crucial information or present outright falsehoods to lure victims into transferring funds. The schemes typically promise exceptionally high financial returns with minimal or nonexistent risk—a classic hallmark of fraudulent investment operations.

The scammers utilize complex financial terminology and technological jargon that appears credible superficially but lacks substantive meaning upon closer examination. CSIRT-Gnd has identified several red flags that characterize these fraudulent schemes:

Potential investors should exercise extreme caution when encountering promises of unrealistically high returns within implausibly short timeframes, such as offers to transform $100 into $5,000 within 24-48 hours. Fraudsters frequently minimize perceived risks, falsely claiming that previous investors have universally profited without losses.

Additional warning indicators include guarantees of returns, pressure to migrate conversations to private messaging platforms like WhatsApp or Telegram, aggressive persuasion tactics, avoidance of voice communication, and inability to provide verifiable business credentials or regulatory documentation.

CSIRT-Gnd emphasizes that encountering any of these warning signs should immediately trigger suspicion. The agency strongly advises against transferring funds, sharing identification documents, or granting remote access to personal devices under these circumstances.

The cybersecurity team has made multiple communication channels available for citizens seeking assistance, including WhatsApp and Telegram at (473) 423-2478, email at [email protected], and social media platforms under the handle @csirtgnd.

Grenada has embarked on an ambitious initiative to transform its housing sector through climate-resilient and sustainable solutions. On February 17, the Government of Grenada and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) officially launched the ‘Scaling-Up Resilient, Green, and Affordable Housing’ program, marking a significant step toward addressing both housing needs and climate challenges.

The initiative represents a strategic component of Grenada’s flagship Project 500 housing intervention, receiving financial backing from the Government of Ireland and Agence française de développement (AFD) as part of a broader Eastern Caribbean regional program.

Gloria Thomas, Grenada’s Minister of Social and Community Development, Housing and Gender Affairs, emphasized the critical nature of this partnership: “As a small island developing state on the frontlines of climate change, we must build homes that can withstand increasingly severe weather events while remaining accessible to vulnerable families.” She noted that the collaboration would integrate climate resilience and green building principles into the national housing strategy.

The program will focus on developing innovative financial models, strengthening planning frameworks, and accelerating the delivery of quality housing that aligns with long-term national development goals. Rachel Fitzpatrick, SIDS Lead in Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, highlighted the alignment with Ireland’s strategic partnership with Small Island Developing States, particularly in expanding climate support to vulnerable regions.

The launch event featured expert panel discussions examining pathways, barriers, and partnerships for scaling up resilient housing solutions. Representatives from government, financial institutions, construction sectors, and civil society explored policy reforms, financing mechanisms, and technical approaches to overcome existing challenges.

Daniel Muñoz-Smith, GGGI’s Caribbean Representative, stated: “Investing in resilient and sustainable housing can contribute to safeguarding livelihoods and supporting inclusive economic growth. GGGI partners with countries like Grenada to translate ambition into lasting development outcomes for people and local communities.”

The regional program extends technical assistance to St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, creating a coordinated approach to housing resilience and sustainable green growth across the Eastern Caribbean.

During one of the world’s most watched sporting events, the American football championship halftime show traditionally showcases technological marvels and consumer spectacle. However, this year’s performance by global artist Bad Bunny took a profoundly different approach, opening with powerful imagery of sugarcane fields and agricultural workers laboring under the sun.

This visual statement on the global stage connected millions of viewers to a fundamental question that rarely receives prime-time attention: Who actually sustains the economic stability and daily functioning of our societies? The agricultural sector, despite being an economic and social pillar, typically remains invisible in dominant cultural narratives that prioritize urban perspectives.

The symbolic choice of sugarcane imagery carries particular significance for Latin America and the Caribbean, where this crop embodies economic history, cultural identity, and social memory. Throughout the region, agriculture employs over 40 million people—approximately 14% of total regional employment—while serving as a critical source of food security, export revenue, and territorial sustainability.

This cultural gesture arrives at a crucial moment when global supply chain vulnerabilities, price shocks, and trade tensions have elevated food production from a sectoral concern to a central component of international stability discussions. The performance highlighted the growing recognition that agri-food systems represent critical components of global economic resilience.

The presentation also addressed a pressing generational challenge facing rural communities. Latin America experiences rapid aging of agricultural workers and persistent youth migration to urban centers, compounded by unequal access to financing, innovation, and connectivity for rural youth. Without generational renewal, productive continuity becomes compromised and social gaps widen.

By placing agricultural workers at the center of his narrative, Bad Bunny challenged entrenched cultural hierarchies that equate modernity exclusively with urban development. The performance expanded agriculture’s symbolic space in popular culture, initiating conversations about work dignity, territorial inequality, and productive futures.

This was not technical discourse or ideological proclamation but a powerful visual statement that resonated deeply in our stimulus-saturated society. For many viewers, it may have seemed merely an aesthetic introduction, but it fundamentally brought typically overlooked realities into the global frame, reminding audiences that contemporary wellbeing maintains rural, often invisible origins.

In response to mounting concerns over water access and agricultural sustainability, Grenada’s Rural Development Unit (RDU) has launched a comprehensive initiative combining ecological restoration with farmer support programs in the Concord Valley region. The multi-faceted approach addresses challenges arising from the Southern St George Water Supply Expansion Project (SSGWSEP) while implementing long-term climate adaptation strategies.

Dr. Stephen Fletcher, Head of RDU, confirmed that reforestation efforts above Concord waterfall constitute a cornerstone of the project, directly countering concerns about reduced water supply from the watershed dam. “By expanding forest cover through strategic planting, we enhance rainfall retention capabilities and maintain critical water levels,” Fletcher explained. This ecological intervention ensures reliable water access for villages, businesses, and essential services including the airport, fire services, and hospitality sector throughout southern Grenada.

The program’s capacity-building component, funded through UKCIF and administered by the Caribbean Development Bank, has actively engaged farming communities since its launch last year. Chief Technical Coordinator Danessa Joseph detailed extensive ground assessments and over three major community engagements conducted to understand agricultural needs and build trust among stakeholders.

Technical implementation led by Climate Smart Agriculture Coordinator Kenly Carl Edwards has delivered substantial training with more than 13 sessions covering climate-resilient techniques, livestock management, and sustainable land practices. Practical training in crop propagation, field sanitation, and land preparation has been conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, particularly crucial for farms recovering from Hurricane Beryl’s impact.

The initiative provides tangible support through distribution of planting materials including soursop and Malayan dwarf coconut varieties, alongside immediate income support for farmers affected by water infrastructure works. Agroforestry and slope stabilization measures are being implemented through contour farming, terracing techniques, and strategic tree planting from Western Main Road junction to Concord Falls area.

Youth engagement forms another critical dimension, with training sessions at Concord Government School introducing 4-H members to food security principles and slope stabilization practices to strengthen school feeding programs. Officials emphasize that the project represents a sustainable balance between infrastructure development and environmental stewardship, ensuring Concord and Black Bay communities remain integral to Grenada’s agricultural production and national water security.

Ariza Credit Union has reaffirmed its deep-rooted commitment to cultural preservation and community development through its substantial sponsorship of Carriacou’s vibrant carnival celebrations. The financial institution contributed EC$10,000 along with comprehensive in-kind support to ensure the successful execution of the island’s premier cultural event.

The sponsorship package included monetary awards for all five Carnival Queen contestants, along with prizes for winners in the Power Soca Monarch, Groovy Soca Monarch, and Dimanche Gras competitions. This support continues a tradition spanning over ten years, demonstrating Ariza’s sustained dedication to the people of Carriacou and their cultural heritage.

CEO Mervyn Lord articulated the institution’s guiding philosophy, stating: “Ariza prides itself on being where our people are and supporting them to realise their success. This fundamental principle drives our continued support for this initiative in Carriacou.”

The 2026 carnival held particular significance as a symbol of community resilience and recovery. The event marked a triumphant return following the island’s devastation in 2024 that forced the cancellation of the 2025 Kayak Mas celebrations. The successful staging of this year’s festivities represented a powerful testament to the community’s enduring spirit.

Ariza extended congratulations to all participants and winners whose artistic talents and enthusiasm contributed to the event’s success. The credit union also commended the Carriacou Carnival Committee for their exceptional organization and execution of the memorable festival, expressing anticipation for continued collaboration in future years.

Through such cultural partnerships and financial initiatives, Ariza Credit Union maintains its mission of empowering communities and promoting sustainable social and economic development throughout the region.

The Grenadian government has officially constituted a new governing board for the Spicemas Corporation (SMC), the exclusive entity mandated to oversee all carnival operations both domestically and internationally. This strategic appointment, effective January 1, 2026, will see the board serve a two-year term concluding in 2028.

Cabinet approval for the board reconstitution occurred during its December 22, 2025 meeting, with formal notification published in the February 6, 2026 Government Gazette. The announcement was authorized by Desiree Stephen, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism, the Creative Economy and Culture.

The newly appointed board features diverse representation across Grenada’s cultural and institutional landscape. Kirt Ross assumes the role of Chairman, leading a team that includes Frances Purcell, Deloni Edwards, Tessa McQuilkin, Dale Neptune, Cecilia Griffith, Lorenzo Sylvester, and Roy McEwen. Institutional representation comprises Paul Christopher from the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), Kelvin Jacob serving as Chief Cultural Officer, Dwight Logan representing Carriacou & Petite Martinique constituencies, and a designated representative from the Grenada Steelpan Association.

Established under the 2011 Spicemas Corporation legislation, SMC maintains exclusive authority over carnival operations, organization, management, and global promotion. The corporation’s comprehensive mandate includes organizing and controlling carnival events independently or through partnerships, developing carnival-related business activities approved by the board, and ensuring timely disbursement of competition prize monies.

Additional critical functions involve creating specialized sub-committees for carnival production, coordinating all festival activities, developing marketing strategies, securing financial sponsorships, serving as the central coordinating body for carnival events, and establishing participation guidelines for carnival shows. This structural framework ensures Grenada’s premier cultural celebration maintains both its traditional integrity and contemporary relevance on the world stage.