As Minister for Tourism, I am deeply concerned at the toll the Corona pandemic is taking on our Country at large, and the Tourism Industry. I am, however, heartened by the quick response of the Government to not only safeguard our shores, but also to put mechanisms in place to bring help and relief to […]
April 14, 2020 – The Finance Committee of the House of Representatives met Tuesday to discuss the economic stimulus package announced by the Government in response to the impact of COVID-19. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, presented the package to the committee which comprises all members of the […]
They should Look to the Caribbean for leadership on response to the virus By Arley Gill The global coronavirus pandemic is sweeping across Europe and most of North America. As leaders struggle to find solutions to manage this global crisis, those of us living in the Caribbean must applaud the proactive steps taken by our […]
April 12, 2020 – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, has secured a commitment from the Grenada Bankers Association to re-open banks to provide limited services to the public during the current State of Emergency. The Prime Minister initiated the meeting with executive members of the association on Easter […]
Grenada’s Borders Remain Closed April 11th, 2020 Fellow Grenadians, I urge you to remember that the borders of our country remain closed to all internal and external travel, except as provided for in the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Regulations. Although cultural norms and practices allow for seamless travel between our sister islands and the neighbouring Grenadine […]
St Georges, Grenada: Sagicor Life in Grenada provided US$5,000 to the Grenada Nurses Association and a further US$5,000 to the Royal Grenada Police Force as the country and essential services providers in particular continue to mobilize its response to the COVID-10 pandemic. This USD$10,000 contribution is part of Sagicor’s donation of US$1 million to the […]
April 9, 2020 – TheGovernment of Grenada is sparing no effort in addressing the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. This assurance from Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, as he hosted his most recent press conference, in which an extension of the 24-hour curfew was announced. Dr. Mitchell […]
Ministry of Agriculture & Lands – April 08, 2020 – The Ministry of Agriculture empathizes with the entire tri island state, as this country contends with the effects of COVID-19, and wishes to inform the public of the formation of its COVID-19 National Food Security Mitigation and Response Plan, geared at bringing a level of […]
The Council for Human and Social Development (Health) on Monday 6th April 2020 held its Fourth Special Emergency Meeting via video conference. During this meeting, representatives from regional institutions provided updates to the Ministers and Officials in relation to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stated that they have experienced delays in receiving reagents […]
