Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell signed three Memoranda of Understanding with President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo. The signing which took place at the Silver Sands Hotel hours before the Military Parade at the National Cricket Stadium on Independence Day signals the two parties’ commitment on matters of Culture, Trade and […]
(Bridgetown) – Across the world, female entrepreneurs often encounter a slew of challenges, and the Caribbean is no different. Women in the region seeking to launch or expand businesses are tackling numerous issues like limited access to money, assets, mentoring and networking, expensive funding options, and a lack of business knowledge. Despite the constraints, multilateral organisations […]
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA – The Grenada National Commission for UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade & Export Development and the Grenada National Museum, is hosting a workshop, “Empowering Women Artisans Through Product Design Mentoring” from Jan. 9 to 18. The workshop is focused on women involved in craft production: jewelry, basket […]
By Lincoln DePradine As the top Grenada diplomat in Toronto, Gerry Hopkin says the office will continue to provide traditional consular services such as the issuing and renewing of passports. However, Hopkin pledges that there will be a new accented focus in the position he now holds as consul general. He’s placing a “lot of […]
CARICOM Heads of Government welcomed the meeting between Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean and the Vice President of the United States. They noted that it presented a useful platform for productive discussions and was indicative of a longstanding relationship characterized by collaboration on many issues of mutual importance, including trade and investment, […]
November 15, 2022 – Prime Minister, the Honourable Dickon Mitchell leaves the country today to attend the 2022 Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) President’s Dinner and Awards Ceremony. The Prime Minister will deliver the Feature Address on the theme “Transforming Our Economy Through Trade.” Prime Minister Mitchell will return on November 16, 2022. Minister […]
Economic integration continues to be at the forefront of the agenda of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). A specially funded cohort of sixteen (16) trade professionals from the OECS region benefitted from the introduction of a short course in Trade Negotiation, Cooperation and Leadership. The course, which began on Monday, May 23, 2022, is a […]
Friday, May 6, 2022 — Trade Facilitation, Trade Engagement and Competitiveness are at the forefront of the regional integration plans of the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). In April, the Commission launched the development of an Integrated Regional OECS Private Sector Trade Facilitation and Engagement Strategy. This strategy aims to broaden and deepen the […]
