Caribbean News

Traffic Arrangements – Spicemas Carnival Build-up Road Show Traffic arrangements will be in effect for the “Spicemas Carnival Build-up Road Show” on Port Highway, St George’s, on Saturday, 16 May 2026, from 5 pm to 12 am View the full post Traffic Arrangements – Spicemas Carnival Build-up Road Show on NOW Grenada.

Police investigate stabbing incident at Market Hill “The victim was transported to the General Hospital for medical attention, where she was admitted as a patient and is currently in stable condition” View the full post Police investigate stabbing incident at Market Hill on NOW Grenada.

Temporary suspension – Decal sticker collection at Galleria Mall “Members of the public are advised to collect decal stickers from the Inland Revenue Department, Young Street, St George’s, or the Kirani James Athletics Stadium” View the full post Temporary suspension – Decal sticker collection at Galleria Mall on NOW Grenada.

Suerena Alexander smashes record to claim NJCAA National Title As the championships continue, Suerena Alexander, the “Girl from St David” has set a high bar for her compatriots View the full post Suerena Alexander smashes record to claim NJCAA National Title on NOW Grenada.

Hon. Kerryne Z James selected as a 2026 Young Global Leader “For Grenada, this recognition provides an opportunity to further affirm the country’s commitment to youth empowerment, women’s leadership, and inclusive governance” View the full post Hon. Kerryne Z James selected as a 2026 Young Global Leader on NOW Grenada.

Strong winds advisory: Saturday, 16 May (1 pm) The Grenada Meteorological Service is monitoring moderate to strong winds; additionally, there is a marine advisory in effect as waves are forecasted to be up to 9 feet in easterly swells View the full post Strong winds advisory: Saturday, 16 May (1 pm) on NOW Grenada.

NaDMA to conduct Exercise Elevate 19–21 May 2026 “The exercise will test several emergency response functional areas, which include shelter management, mass casualty management, and emergency operations centre management” View the full post NaDMA to conduct Exercise Elevate 19–21 May 2026 on NOW Grenada.

CARPHA urges action on excessive salt intake CARPHA joins the global observance of World Salt Awareness Week from 11–17 May 2026, and calls on governments, the food industry, and individuals to take stronger action to reduce excessive salt consumption and protect public health View the full post CARPHA urges action on excessive salt intake on NOW Grenada.

PM to attend diaspora and official engagements in USA Prime Minister Honourable Dickon Mitchell will be out of state from Friday, 15 May to Tuesday, 19 May 2026, to attend a series of diaspora and official engagements in the United States of America View the full post PM to attend diaspora and official engagements in USA on NOW Grenada.

Why the Caribbean must move beyond economic growth and political tribalism “Economic growth will follow but only if the region first commits to a political culture that puts people, not parties, at the centre of a strategic, systematic, and coherent approach to sustainable development and true transformation” View the full post Why the Caribbean must move beyond economic growth and political tribalism on NOW Grenada.