Caribbean News

Grenada tells UPR working group it intends to repeal death penalty The Grenada Government intends to initiate public consultation on the potential abolition of the death penalty, and remains open to international support and technical assistance to help facilitate this important conversation View the full post Grenada tells UPR working group it intends to repeal death penalty on NOW Grenada.

Grenada reaffirms commitment to gender-inclusive energy transitions Minister James and PS Johnson held productive exchanges with representatives from Caricom, regional development banks, and clean energy firms and identified several collaborative opportunities View the full post Grenada reaffirms commitment to gender-inclusive energy transitions on NOW Grenada.

GWP-C welcomes Dr Roxanne Graham-Victor as regional coordinator The Global Water Partnership Caribbean (GWP-C) is pleased to announce the appointment of Grenadian environmental specialist Dr Roxanne Graham-Victor as the new GWP-C Coordinator, effective 1 May 2025 View the full post GWP-C welcomes Dr Roxanne Graham-Victor as regional coordinator on NOW Grenada.

Hon. Telesford commends Smiles GCP dental mission Smiles GCP has been serving Grenada since 2018, and provides services including dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and oral health education View the full post Hon. Telesford commends Smiles GCP dental mission on NOW Grenada.

Nawasa vacancy: Assistant Planning and Development Manager Applications including a CV and at least 2 references from a relevant previous and or current post should be submitted no later than 23 May 2025 View the full post Nawasa vacancy: Assistant Planning and Development Manager on NOW Grenada.

EC$100,000 bail granted to murder-accused police inspector Inspector Kellon Noel has been granted EC$100,000 bail in connection with the shooting death of Wellington Welsh on 27 April View the full post EC$100,000 bail granted to murder-accused police inspector on NOW Grenada.

New class of Level II swim instructors graduates “This accomplishment underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen swim education and ensure more Grenadians receive professional instruction in safe and effective swimming techniques” View the full post New class of Level II swim instructors graduates on NOW Grenada.

GFA receives equipment from British High Commission/English FA “This donation follows productive meetings last year between GFA President Marlon Glean, representatives from the British High Commission, and the English Football Association” View the full post GFA receives equipment from British High Commission/English FA on NOW Grenada.

Cabinet approved task force to deal with sargassum management A task force to deal with sargassum management will be spearheaded by Permanent Secretary Javan Williams of the recently established Ministry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs View the full post Cabinet approved task force to deal with sargassum management on NOW Grenada.

Grenada developing national ocean policy “Our task this year, one of the low hanging fruits for us, is to finalise our national ocean policy which will be a guiding document for the development of our marine space” View the full post Grenada developing national ocean policy on NOW Grenada.