St. George’s, Grenada: In keeping with the 2024 Budget Statement, the Ministry of Social and Community Development, Housing and Gender Affairs informs the General Public that effective 1st January 2024 there will be a permanent increase of $200 per month for SEED beneficiaries who are: DAYS PAYMENT ORDER VENUES WEDNESDAY 24TH JANUARY 2024 A-H REVENUE […]
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA – As Grenada celebrates World Braille Day 2024, under the theme “Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity”, we honour the incredible impact Louis Braille’s invention made on the lives of millions globally. Braille is not just a system of raised dots; it’s a gateway to knowledge, independence and inclusivity. Braille empowers individuals to […]
ST. GEORGE’S – The Special Education Unit at the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with OECS PEARL, joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme, “United in action to rescue, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with, and by persons with disabilities.” A week […]
Bridgetown: Disability-rights advocates and activists from across the region sent the strong message that any decisions pertaining to their human rights, inclusion, and freedom from violence, must ensure they are seated at the table. This was the tone as over 60 delegates from 10 Caribbean countries recently took part in a consultation, with the aim […]
The sun is shining, and the boom-boom beat of reggae and soca makes you want to dance. Potato salad, roasted corn, fruit, and a bowl of your favorite candies sit on the picnic table. The smell of the hot chicken and ribs tickles your nose and makes you hungry. Everyone is playing on the grass […]
The Grenada National Council of the Disabled has designated the month of May as Disability Awareness Month. During this month, the plight of individuals with disabilities is brought into sharp focus. We remind ourselves of the need to integrate these persons into all aspects of life in our country, as they too have the ability […]
Workers with disabilities around the globe often, unfortunately, face discrimination. Some may find themselves discriminated against on the job, while others may not be hired at all. This is no different in the Caribbean, where officials note disabled workers “are often doubly disadvantaged and marginalized”, with just 10 percent of people with disabilities being employed […]
Bridgetown- On June 21 and 22, 2022 the Canadian Government funded Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean (IMPACT Justice) Project and the Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening (JURIST) Project collaborated to host a Conference on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities. This Conference served to discuss and update the information provided in the […]
Barbados- March 3rd, 2022– The Canadian Government funded Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean (IMPACT Justice) Project recently published its “Report on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in CARICOM Countries”. This report provides an overview of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2006 and its accompanying Protocols […]
