The Ministry of Tourism shares the following information in relation to tourist attraction sites. In keeping with regulations issued as part of the State of Emergency instituted to curb the spread of COVID-19, the operation of tourism sites, like other businesses across the country, was restricted. The Grand Etang Lake was one such facility which […]
Bridgetown, Barbados, July 06, 2020 – The highest decision-making body of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), which forms The Council of Ministers, recognised the leadership role of Agency and by extension the Participating States in the management of the COVID-19 event during the 10th Annual Ordinary Session, which was held via ZOOM over two days, […]
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2020 – The World Bank approved US$20 million for the Trinidad and Tobago COVID-19 Emergency Response Project to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness. “This new World Bank project will support Trinidad and Tobago’s response to COVID-19, focusing on the health sector,” said Tahseen Sayed, World Bank Country […]
St. George’s: July 7, 2020: The Government of Grenada is cognizant of the many Grenadian nationals abroad wishing to return to Grenada; as well as others who are eager to visit our shores. As the pandemic has worsened in major source markets, such as the United States, the Government has put in place additional safety […]
New Emergency Powers, Covid-19 Regulations will apply from 7:00 a.m. on the 7th day of July, 2020 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on the 14th day of July, 2020. Please note that the curfew has been lifted. However, not all businesses will be opened; only those given permission under Section 5, and those granted permission […]
By Manuel Otero Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Sixteen million family farmers live and work in rural areas in Latin America and the Caribbean. Along with their families, they represent the backbone of the agriculture industry, ensuring the food and nutritional security of the region. Despite their vital role, […]
Health and Tourism Partnership Addresses COVID-19 Risks to Travelers and Employees MIAMI (July 4, 2020) – The Caribbean’s health and tourism authorities’ COVID-19 Caribbean Tourism Task Force announced a new initiative to help safeguard the health of travelers and employees during a recent virtual press conference, unveiling comprehensive health safety guidelines supported by an aggressive training schedule aimed […]
July 02, 2020 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, has called on landlords across the country to be more sensitive to the plight of some tenants who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The appeal from the Prime Minister applies to landlords who rent properties for both residential and commercial purposes. In […]
The Government of Grenada is continuing to evaluate and refine the protocols that will guide the re-opening of the country’s borders to commercial flights. July 1, 2020 was the suggested date for reopening. However, in his address to the nation Sunday night, Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, said there is still work […]
