Government Information Service Newsletter - Vol. 2, Issue 21 - 2021

NEWSLETTER GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE

Vol. 2, Issue 21

Monday, November 01, 2021

INSIDE Governor General, Dame Cécile La Grenade

Throne Speech Outlines Plans for Economic Growth in 2022 Details on page 02

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OUTLINES LIMITED REOPENING OF SCHOOLS

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GOVERNMENT MAKES MOVES TOWARDS INCREASING GRENADA’S FOOD SECURITY

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GRENADA IS ON THE UK LIST OF APPROVED VACCINATED COUNTRIES

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Throne Speech Outlines Plans NEWSLETTER for Economic Growth in 2022 National Agricultural Plan 2015 to 2030.

CONTRIBUTORS

GIS DIRECTOR AG Leslie-Anne Johnson PRESS SECRETARY Philomena Robertson NEWS DIRECTOR AG Rickisha St. Louis GIS REPORTERS Jermonne Adams Mina Booker Keville Frederick Carrema Lewis Abigeil Mc Intyre Chrisan Mitchell Sorana Mitchell Annette Moore Shere-Ann Noel June Paul Eugenia Peters Jazelle Sylvester DESIGN & LAYOUT Dwayne Francique EDITOR Annette Moore EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Philomena Robertson

Governor General, Dame Cécile La Grenade

The Government of Grenada has outlined a list of strategic objectives that will guide its efforts to promote and facilitate inclusive growth and build resilience, even as it continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delivering the Throne Speech, at the Ceremonial State Opening of the Fifth Session of the Tenth Parliament on October 15, Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Cécile La Grenade, said plans include increasing investment in agriculture and the light manufacturing sector to boost food and nutrition security and to reduce Grenada’s significant food import bill.

There will also be a focus on accelerating the rehabilitation and upgrade of the country’s road network and other physical infrastructure, as well as continued efforts to build resilience against external shocks, including to strengthen structural, financial and post disaster resilience. The Governor General said the current global situation calls for collective action to resume the upward trajectory of growth.

The Governor General said, “Critical to improving healthcare delivery and building resilience in the sector is sustainable financing. In this regard, pursuing a National Health Insurance Scheme is of paramount importance, notwithstanding the delays associated with the pandemic in advancing this important reform. My government remains committed to the implementation of this initiative, to improve healthcare delivery and affordability. In the period ahead, the key focus areas will be on improving the quality of teaching and learning via blended educational service delivery, continued training of teachers and administrators in eLearning, continued professional development for principals and teachers, curriculum transformation, strengthening of the Ministry of Education’s implementation capacity and implementing the OECS programme for educational advancement and relevant learning.”

Regarding agriculture, the Governor General said, “Government will therefore continue to focus its attention on expanding production and markets through more organised production systems, strengthening resilience through climate change and weather variability and boosting competitiveness consistent with strategic focus areas and objectives of the Grenada Agricultural National plan 2015 to 2030.”

Government is optimistic that construction of major projects will accelerate in 2022.

Several sub-projects will also be undertaken under the Climate Smart Agriculture and Rural Enterprise Programme (SAEP) and Emphasis will also be placed on improving the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF). the quality of teaching and learning within the education sector, implementing the National Insurance Scheme and expanding The theme for this new session of production and markets through Parliament is: “Towards Vision 2035: more organised production systems in Protecting Lives, Safeguarding Livelihoods agriculture, in keeping with the Grenada and Investing for Growth and Resilience.”

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Ministry of Education Outlines Limited Reopening of Schools

As a result, the Ministry of Education, guided by the Cabinet and the Ministry of Health, has determined that it is prudent for some measure of reopening of schools. First priority for resumption will be given to students in exit grades and second priority to students who have not been satisfactorily engaged in remote learning for various reasons.

The limited re-opening of schools announced recently by Minister for Education, Hon. Emmalin Pierre, comes into effect on Monday, November 1, 2021.

Phase one of the reopening of schools, including the T.A. Marryshow Community College, is as follows: Marryshow Community College, is as follows: INSTITUTION

MONDAYS

Among the issues highlighted were students who have not been engaged in online learning since the commencement of the current school term; exam readiness of students in exit classes, such as Form 5; the inability to engage early learners online in significant ways; students who are low-performing and reading below their grade level; remote learning difficulties faced by special education students; teachers who are not engaging their students and teachers who are challenged in creating quality content for online learning.

Minister Pierre also cited the escalation of the abuse of minors, attempted suicides and loitering during school hours among social and behavioural issues, which are often attributed to remote learning, and high stress levels among teachers in adapting to online learning. She detailed concerns relating to national examination trends, which show a decline in pass rates for Mathematics and English in the CSEC examinations.

Referencing the Week Three Remote Learning Report, Minister Pierre said 21, 932 students were enrolled, but only 55.7 percent recorded satisfactory participation in online learning. She also noted that only 70 percent of teachers are submitting remote learning data.

As a result, the Ministry of Education, guided by the Cabinet and the Ministry of Health, has determined that it is prudent for some measure of reopening of schools. First priority for resumption will be given to students in exit grades and second priority to students who have not been satisfactorily engaged in remote learning for various reasons.

WEDNESDAYS TO FRIDAYS

Pre Primary and Primary Kindergarten to Grade 2 Schools

The decision to open schools for a two-week period for specified groups of students was taken after intensive consultation with the Ministry of Health and education stakeholders Minister for Education, including the Education Advisory Hon. Emmalin Pierre Council, management boards of denominational schools, Grenada Union of Teachers, principals, parents and students.

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Classes for exit grades, forms and classes are Wednesdays Classes for exit grades, forms and classes are Wednesdays to Fridays, while Mondays and Tuesdays are to Fridays, while Mondays and Tuesdays are specifically specifically designated to engage and to follow-up with students who have not been demonstrating an designated to engage and to follow-up with students who interest in online classes, or who are unable connect. On Wednesdays to Fridays, ALL students in exit have not been demonstrating an interest in online classes, classes should report for face-to-face classes. or who are unable connect. On Wednesdays to Fridays, ALL The principals of special needs schools will contact parents on specific arrangements for this group of students in exit classes should report for face-to-face classes. students. Students who are unable to wear a mask and who have underlying medical conditions should

The principals of special needs schools will contact parents on specific arrangements for this group of students. Students who are unable to wear a mask and who have underlying medical conditions should remain at home. School Attendance Officers will follow-up with students and parents during this period, to ensure compliance.

For schools currently undergoing construction, the principal, maintenance officer and contractor will determine whether work continues, or whether the work schedule should be altered to accommodate the reopening of school.

Additionally, the Education Ministry will continue to provide cleaning supplies and personnel for sanitising public schools.

Explaining the process for reopening of private schools, Hon. Pierre said, “Private schools shall submit an electronic application, seeking approval for resumption. Approval will be granted on a case-by-case basis, depending on factors like the number of students and the size of the school. Monitors Phase one of the reopening of schools, including the T.A. will be assigned to follow-up and to check for compliance.”

AGRICULTURE CORNER

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Government Makes Moves Towards Increasing Grenada’s Food Security

Minister for Agriculture Hon. Peter David

Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Peter David, revealed that hundreds of thousands of dollars will be invested in improving Grenada’s food security, to this initiative in 2022.” as Government commits to increasing the availability of locally grown food Additionally, he said, “Government on the island. continues to work with a private sector investor to develop the Bellevue He made this announcement at a Estate into a profitable economic unit virtual celebration of the United that creates sustainable livelihoods Nations’ internationally recognised for persons in rural communities, World Food Day event on October 15, generate increased levels of foreign 2021. exchange from the export of economic crops and bolster our food This year’s celebrations were held security through the expansion of under the theme: “Our Actions Are staple crops.”

Our Future: Better Production, Better Nutrition, a Better Environment and a Minister for Fisheries, Hon. Yolande Better Life.”

Bain-Horsford, delivering remarks at the ceremony, advised that Grenada The Agriculture Minister’s remarks model its food security strategy to underlined Government’s dedication synchronise with the United Nations’ towards better agricultural Sustainable Development Goals, production. namely, SDG 1 – No poverty, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger and SDG 10 – Reduced Hon. David said, “Government has Inequalities. approved a 10-year rehabilitation plan for the Grand Bras Estate. An The Fisheries Minister said, “It is initial sum of around EC $500,000 will important to note that the nutritional be invested by the end of 2021 and status is a measure of the health an equivalent sum will be allocated condition of all individuals, as

affected primarily by the intake of food and utilisation of nutrients.

The nutritional value of fish consumption is supported by the Food and Agriculture Organisation.

I encourage all to consume healthy foods and include frequent exercise.

This has proven to enhance lives and livelihoods.”

FAO’s Trade and Market Officer for the Caribbean, Juan Cheaz, spoke of his organisation’s support to member states, in dealing with challenges that can potentially prevent better production, nutrition, environments and livelihoods.

He said, “To achieve this, we need to preserve our biodiversity, address and mitigate the impact of climbing prices and produce the food we eat in a sustainable way.”

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Grenada is on the UK List of Approved Vaccinated Countries Grenada is one of the countries included on the United Kingdom’s extended list regarding inbound vaccinated arrivals and this is welcome news for this country’s Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Hon. Clarice Modeste-Curwen.

This means that fully vaccinated travelers from the listed countries, inoculated with UK-approved vaccines, will no longer need to self-isolate in England or take a PCR test before travel.

They will simply need to take a day-two PCR test.

According to the release by the UK, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, effective October 11, visitors must Hon. Clarice Modeste-Curwen have had a complete course of Oxford/ AstraZeneca, Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna persons coming in and more and more or Johnson and Johnson, at least 14 we’re hearing countries saying that days before arrival. you need to be fully vaccinated and if you’re fully vaccinated there are certain Minister Modeste-Curwen said there are benefits.” certain benefits that come with being vaccinated. She hopes this move will Minister Modeste-Curwen said it is likely encourage the uptick in vaccination, that other countries will soon make which the country needs to obtain herd vaccination mandatory for travel. immunity.

She said, “I want to think that in the very She said, “The roll-out of the vaccine the near future that other persons will has improved, not as fast as we would not be able to travel to other countries like to see it, but certainly we are in a – to leave Grenada and travel to other better place than we were one month countries - without being able to prove ago. I really do hope, as I speak about that they are fully vaccinated and we the vaccine, that the numbers will are working on our end to ensure that continue. We do have a policy in place, persons who come are fully vaccinated. a requirement for visitors coming to our At this point in time, it’s for visitors. shores to be fully vaccinated and other Grenadians come as they are but, of countries are requiring that persons course, what they are able to do when coming into their countries, for example, they come in is going to be different and the UK is requiring that you have your the UK is saying the same thing. If you’re two shots. Counting from the day after not fully vaccinated, you can go into the you got your second shot, you must have UK, but of course, what is required of 14 clear days before you arrive there. So, you would be different.” it means that in order for Grenadians, or anyone living in Grenada, to travel to The two vaccines available in Grenada, the UK, there are certain requirements. Oxford AstraZeneca and Pfizer BioNtech, It means that we have requirements for are UK approved.

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Enumeration for National Population and Housing Census Begins November 1, 2021

household interview at a later date via the telephone. The second mode for data collection will be face-toface interviews, which will capture households which were not or cannot Originally scheduled to start in be interviewed via the telephone. This September, the census was tentatively mode would only be activated when it rescheduled to the October 15, 2021, is necessary and safe to do so. but was further delayed because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public is assured that enumerators The CSO is encouraged by the rate will operate in strict adherence to the of COVID-19 recoveries and the COVID-19 protocols and can be easily identified by their safety jackets and an significant reduction in active cases. identification card. Each enumerator In collaboration with the Ministry of will also leave a contact card with Health, the CSO is now reviewing the each household visited, which will protocols and procedures for field include his/her name and the official staff to further ensure that the public contact number assigned to him/her can be safely enumerated and that by the Central Statistical Office. The household should therefore expect a field staff are protected. call from this enumerator, using the The main mode of enumeration is number identified on the card. In cases telephone interviewing. However, to where no one is at home at the time of facilitate this, enumerators will compile the visit, the enumerator would leave a complete listing of buildings and a call back card. households in the various enumeration districts. Basic information will be The Central Statistical Office continues collected, including contact numbers to appeal to the public to cooperate where available. The enumerators with the census enumerators by will then be able to conduct the full providing a telephone number at The Central Statistical Office (CSO) will begin enumeration for the 2021 National Population and Housing Census from November 1, 2021.

which they can be easily contacted.

Ideally, the contact number provided should be that of the member of the household who is most knowledgeable about the household and can provide information about its other members.

The public is further assured that in accordance with our Statistical Act and the soon-to-be enacted Census Regulation of 2021, the information provided is strictly confidential and cannot be disclosed to any unauthorised individuals.

Therefore, Grenadians are encouraged to demonstrate their civic duty and patriotism by participating in this very important nation building activity.

During this period, information is critically important in informing policies and plans to aid in our country’s recovery from the impact of the pandemic, to foster sustainable development and to build resilience.

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Grenada’s Prime Minister Keen to See Countries Forge Ahead With Population and Housing Census Despite COVID-19 Challenges

is imperative that we collect the data that will allow us to assess the magnitude of the impact of COVID-19 and climate change occurrences, to better plan for our future, to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and successfully implement our respective National Sustainable Development Plans.”

The Prime Minister also voiced support for the regionallycoordinated approach to census taking.

Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, is keen to see Caribbean countries forge ahead with their respective National Population and Housing Census, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a message delivered when Caribbean Statistics Day, Dr. Mitchell, who is the CARICOM Statistics Champion, said the census is the “most important statistical activity of any country.”

Grenada, like other countries, has been forced to delay the start of its census due to the pandemic and alter the methodology used to conduct enumeration, to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

Enumeration is now scheduled to begin on November 1 in Grenada.

Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing and Computer Assisted Web Interviewing, which I encourage countries to explore.”

The Prime Minister underscored the importance of statistical data in national development. He noted, too, that despite its negative impacts, the pandemic also presents an opportunity to build a resilient statistical infrastructure through the infusion of Information Communications Technology (ICT) into statistics.

He said, “Our economies will be crippled without critical statistical information, needed to navigate us through and out of the social and economic impacts of this pandemic.

The Population and Housing Census is the most important source of this statistical data as the information Dr. Mitchell said, “The current captured can be presented at the technology allows for countries to lowest geographical level for both conduct contactless census, using population and households. It

He said, “I encourage you to use the common and harmonised methodologies, instruments, procedures and practices under this CARICOM coordinated approach, which would result in regionally comparable census data of high quality that can inform national and regional census analysis and provide the evidence to support our public and private decision-making, policies and programmes.”

The census is also a critical component of the Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics (RSDS), which Dr. Mitchell championed at the CARICOM Conference of Heads of Government Meeting in 2018.

Caribbean Statistics Day was observed under the theme, “Leave No One behind, Everyone Counts,” which was the same theme used for the region-wide launch of the Population and Housing Census in August.

The intention is to give greater prominence to the census and its importance.

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Prime Minister Welcomes Decision by Grenada Co-operative Bank to Acquire CIBC First Caribbean Operations in Grenada

Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, meets with Managing Director of Co-operative Bank, Richard Duncan, and Managing Director Designate, Larry Lawrence

Prime Minister and former Minister for Finance, Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, has welcomed the decision by the Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited to acquire the banking operations of CIBC First Caribbean in Grenada.

The move is part of an initiative by a consortium of leading indigenous banks in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union to acquire CIBC First Caribbean operations in Grenada, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Managing Director of the Grenada Co-operative Bank, Richard Duncan, and Managing Director Designate, Larry Lawrence, briefed the Prime Minister on the impending acquisition ahead of the official announcement.

They assured the Prime Minister of the local bank’s ability to manage the soon-to-be acquired assets and reiterated the strength of its risk management and governance structures.

The Prime Minister applauded the local bank’s participation in this major regional initiative, saying, “Today’s environment is for innovative and ambitious people. This significant, strategic move is indicative of the tremendous growth the Grenada Co-operative Bank has experienced over the years. Having witnessed that growth myself, I must say I am proud of the institution and the tremendous potential for future growth that will be created by this acquisition.”

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Resumption of Major Services at General Hospital The Ministry of Health has announced some changes to the general operations and delivery of hospital services, one of which is the resumption of out-patient clinics.

Acting Director of Hospital Services, Dr. Tyhiesia Donald, said the changes are being made in view of the significant decrease in the positivity rate of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry was forced to make adjustments to the daily operations at the General Hospital, Princes Alice Hospital and other health facilities, following the spike in COVID-19 cases from midAugust, to protect lives and prevent further spread of the disease. which had been put on hold, will also resume from November 1.

The nephrology clinic, for patients with kidney disease, resumed on Dr. Donald also noted some changes October 11, while the oncology clinic, to operations, with the resumption of for patients with cancer, and the services. She said, “All persons coming physiotherapy department reopened in to General Hospital for surgery on October 18. must have a PCR test done 48 to 72 hours prior to the surgery and, on the Other out-patient clinics, which morning of the surgery, persons be are in the out-patient area of the expected to do an antigen test.” general hospital, have also resumed.

These include internal medicine; The cost of the PCR test is $145 and obstetrics and gynaecology; surgical department clinics, including general surgery; orthopaedics; neurosurgery; ear, nose and throat and maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Donald indicated that from November 1, the roll-out of outpatients clinics at the other hospitals will resume.

Appointments will be given, and the medical records department will contact patients, informing them of the time they need to attend clinic.

Patients are required to arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment. Those with a fever or any COVID-19-like symptom are advised to contact the medical records department to reschedule their appointment. Elective surgeries,

the antigen test is free. Dr. Donald said these test are necessary in order to care for and protect both the patient and healthcare workers within the operating theatre setting, which she said is a high-risk setting.

A COVID-19 patient liaison group has also established to improve communication between patients at the isolation unit, their families and medical personnel in the unit.

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Grenada Receives More Assistance to Fight COVID-19

Three critical care specialists are currently on island, assisting the Ministry of Health in its continued fight against COVID-19.

Two doctors and one nurse from Nicaragua and Mexico are lending their expertise at the critical care ward at the General Hospital. Currently, eight physicians and four nurses from the United States of America, Nicaragua and Mexico, are on island, lending assistance to their colleagues on the ground.

by Minister for Health, Hon. Nickolas Steele, to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for support during this period.

Keith Mitchell, has also appealed to Grenadian medical professionals in the diaspora to return to assist doctors and nurses here in the fight against the virus. Several Grenadians have already The team’s visit is the result of a request Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Hon. visited the island to lend support.

Grenada’s Ambassador to CARICOM Donates Medical Supplies to Gouyave Health Centre Grenada’s Ambassador to CARICOM, Arley Gill, has made a donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) and some medical devices to assist in the fight against COVID-19 in his home parish, St. John.

Ambassador Gill’s donation to the Gouyave Health Centre on October 8 was received by Nurse Lucy Joseph, during a brief handover at the medical facility, which also oversees health operations in St. Mark.

The Ambassador explained that the donation of medical gears resulted from an effort he led among Grenadians in the United States to gather much-needed medical supplies CARICOM Ambassador, Arley Gill, Delivers Medical Supplies and accessories for healthcare to Nurse Lucy Joseph providers responding to the COVID-19 way possible. Ambassador Gill also that, because of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The exponential increase thanked his friends and all Grenadians crisis, supplies and PPE are in great in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks has in the diaspora for supporting Grenada demand by the staff as well as clients led to an increased demand for PPEs. during this period of uncertainty. who visit the facility daily. She also used the opportunity to encourage The former Government Senator said although it’s a small donation, every Nurse Joseph thanked Ambassador him to continue using his connections contribution counts. He pledged GiIl on behalf of the staff of the to provide more support to the St. his continued support in whatever Gouyave Health Centre. She noted John/St. Mark Health District.

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Ministry of Health Attributes Decline in COVID-19 Cases to the Successes of No Movement Weekends

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shawn Charles, said the four consecutive no-movement weekends have contributed toward a significant reduction in COVID-19 cases in Grenada.

He described the period as successful, with the Ministry of Health being able to reach, test and vaccinate more people. Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, announced the commencement of no-movement weekends starting September 10 to 13 and this continued for four consecutive weekends.

Grenada’s COVID-19 numbers moved from 180 total confirmed cases in the middle of August to more than 5,000 confirmed cases.

Dr. Charles said, “We have implemented a series of public health and social measures. They range from the encouragement of the public to continue to observe behaviours that reduce the spread, such as wearing masks, sanitising, and distancing. In addition, measures were also taken at a higher level, such as having regulations that stipulate no-movement days. This has reduced Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shawn Charles the number of interactions between persons, because there were days when persons were not as free to leave weekends in that it reached the their homes and mingle in the general objective of us being able to go population.” out there to conduct testing and Dr. Charles said, “We noticed many vaccination. Many communities were persons taking advantage of all of the reached through the efforts of the outreach activities we’ve had to get Ministry of Health and volunteers. We vaccinated and at least that is one of were able to realise an increase in the the successes of the no-movement number of persons being vaccinated.”

Ministry of Health Encouraged by Weekly Decline of COVID-19 Positivity Rate The Ministry of Health is encouraged consistently in the last three weeks, by the weekly decline in the COVID-19 however, one death is one too many. positivity rate.

We wish to take the opportunity to appeal to all, not to lower your However, Acting Permanent Secretary guard, because of the reduced level in the Ministry of Health with of positivity and restrictions. Let us all responsibility for Hospital Services remember that while the numbers are and Community Health Services, down, the virus is still in our midst.”

Hannah Julien-St. Paul, has warned against getting comfortable and she Providing an update on the level of expressed concern about the current hospitalisations, Director of Hospital vaccination rate.

Services, Dr. Tyhiesha Donald, said, “There’s a significant decrease in She said, “This is a bit troubling for us the number of cases that we have at the Ministry of Health. It leaves us in hospital in comparison to weeks to ask the question, ‘Are we getting before and, for that, we’re very happy. comfortable with the decline in However, we cannot drop our guard. the positivity rate?’ The number of We still have to continue to follow the new infections has been dropping guidelines, follow our protocols and

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health with responsibility for Hospital Services and Community Health Services, Hannah Julien-St. Paul

ensure that we do mandatory wearing of face masks and wearing it properly, to continue to hand sanitise and to continue to avoid large crowds.”

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Prime Minister Encourages Debushing Workers to Get Vaccinated and Adhere to COVID-19 Protocols

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Farm Labour and Debushing Programmes Resume

Government has announced the resumption of its farm labor support and Debushing Programme.

Making the announcement during the Post Cabinet Press Briefing on October

Prime Minister Speaks with Workers Engaged in the Debushing Programme

12, Infrastructure Development Minister, Senator the Honourable Norland Cox, said

Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, has been active in his constituency, encouraging workers employed with the debushing programme to get vaccinated and adhere to the COVID-19 protocols.

In a series of visits to teams in various parts of St. George North West during the week of October 11, Dr. Mitchell spoke to workers about the benefits of being vaccinated, encouraging them to see the value in protecting their lives and that of loved ones. He also underscored the need for continued adherence to the protocols to curb the spread of the virus.

Dr. Mitchell said, “The COVID-19 situation has improved significantly over the past few weeks and I can’t stress enough the importance of ensuring that the numbers keep declining. We have experienced significant loss of life and many workers

have been put on the breadline, therefore, in addition to the measures being taken by Government, we must accept our individual responsibility to help the situation improve further.” He added, “I am able to recommend vaccination to you because I have done myself. I want to see us all protected. I grasped the first opportunity to be fully-vaccinated. My mom, who will soon be 99-years old, is also fully vaccinated.

The experts have told us and the statistics prove it, vaccination helps. It reduces the risk of serious disease, hospitalisation and death. It is our best option for protection against COVID-19.”

the programmes are being resumed with strict observance of COVID-19 protocols.

Both programmes were temporarily halted due to the spike in COVID-19 cases but as of October 11, workers under the Debushing Programme resumed duties throughout the island.

He said, “Parliamentary representatives have given a commitment to engage the workers on the job. So, within the next fortnight or so, in passing by, you may see parliamentary representatives engaging with the workers on the subject of vaccination and being COVID-smart at this time.”

The debushing programme resumed earlier this month, after being put on hold for several weeks due to the spike in COVID-19.

Minister Cox also announced that support to farmers, under the Farm Labour Programme, will resume, to push the government’s agenda to increase agricultural productivity.

Minister Cox explained that although Government continues to underscore the importance of vaccination in the fight against the virus, beneficiaries are not obligated to be vaccinated.

He said, “There is no mandatory request for persons to vaccinate to participate in this programme, but we are strongly advocating and also ensuring that persons adhere to the current protocols of mask wearing, physical distancing and sanitising while they conduct their work, during this programme.”

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Government Adapts as COVID-19 Impacts on IMANI Programme The Government of Grenada continues to demonstrate its commitment to the development of the nation’s youth.

On the approval of Cabinet, Government is now discussing the development of professional, rewarding courses targeting young people under the IMANI programme, to ensure their continued development amidst COVID-19 challenges.

Minister with responsibility for Youth Development, Hon. Kate Lewis, said, “Some of our IMANI trainees have lost placement due to some of the private sector businesses being affected by the lockdown. In some cases, the private sector businesses which have committed to the payment policy contributing towards the stipend of the trainees - they have asked to be relieved and as a result, Government has to pay the full stipend for our trainees affected.”

COVID-19 cases has negatively impacted the ministry’s ability to effectively deliver its programmes and, as a result, they must make significant adjustments.

She said the ministry has resorted to primarily the digital platform.

capacities. We are looking at areas such as anger management, emotional intelligence, stress and coping strategies.

We are currently looking at the logistics so we can begin the delivery of these Minister Lewis said the recent spike in She said, “We’re seeking to build the courses via the online platforms.”

EDUCATION CORNER

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Ministry of Education Hosts Webinars to Assist Parents The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information has been hosting a series of webinars to educate and guide parents, as they support their children during this period of online learning.

With schools closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, teachers have been utilising online platforms to assist with remote learning.

The Ministry has also distributed E-learning devices to students from kindergarten to Grade 5 at the primary level and from Forms 1 to 5 at the secondary school level.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Kevin Andall, told GIS the sessions have been covering various topics including how to care for the devices, remote learning, and keeping a balanced approach during COVID-19.

The webinars are being held every Sunday in October from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. via zoom and are broadcast live on GIS YouTube channel and Facebook page and on the Ministry of Education’s Facebook page.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information, Kevin Andall

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Prime Minister Concerned About Equitable Access to Remote Learning Prime Minister, Dr. Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, has expressed serious concern that children from economically disadvantaged households are being left behind, because of lack of access to the tools needed for remote learning.

lockdown, which was implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

During a virtual engagement with the diaspora on Saturday, October 9, Dr. Mitchell gave the assurance that Education Minister, Hon. Emmalin Pierre, is currently engaging all Under the guidance of the Ministry relevant parties on the way forward. of Health, the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, “I’m really very concerned about Prime Minister, Religious Affairs and Information the fact that our children are not Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell agreed that remote learning should in school, physically. We have the continue for the time being, to ensure technology and we’re doing a lot the continued well-being and safety but some children are getting left financially and otherwise, are the of all. Classes were also seriously out. The unfortunate thing is that it’s ones most likely to be left out. ” he disrupted last year during the the children who are less equipped said.

Distribution of Devices to Form 1 Students in Progress Distribution of eLearning Devices to all Form 1 students in the public school system in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, commenced on October 11 at various institutions.

Parents with children who are part of the School Books Programme are required to pay $25.00, while those who are not, must pay a sum of $50.00, and payments can be made at the Inland Revenue Department or its sub-offices island wide.

Mr. Kevin Andall, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information, said, “We are doing this at the school level. The principals of the respective schools would reach out to the parents in regards to the distribution schedule for their school, so parents are advised to keep in contact with the schools to know when their respective distribution dates. Because of COVID-19, we are asking parents to adhere to the protocols and follow the instructions given by the school so that we have a smooth distribution process.”

Due to the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, parents will be advised by their child/ children’s school of the allotted time for device distribution, which will The distribution of eLearning devices be done based on the student’s last to Form 1 students is being done in addition to efforts by the Ministry to name. distribute devices to parents, who

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information, Kevin Andall

were unable to collect these during the last academic year. Parents are reminded that the redistribution process will be done only on Fridays, on an appointment basis.

The percentage pass rate (Grades I to III) in the examination was 71.7%, a decline of 5.6% compared to 77.3% in 2020. In 2019 the pass rate was 74.54%.

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(97.8%), Visual Arts (95.97%), Industrial Technology - Electrical (94.35%), Textiles, Clothing & Fashion (92.96%), Information Technology (92.87%), Food, Nutrition and Health (92.11%),

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The subjects with the lowest percentage pass were Mathematics (34.98%), Religious Education (43.75%), French (50.66%), English B (51.07%) and Spanish (53.13%).

Performance in Mathematics declined by 8.58%, from 43.56% in 2020 to 34.98% in 2021. The percentage pass was 38.59% in 2019. Performance in English A declined by 10.94% from

82.65%were in 2020 eight to 71.71%schools in 2021. Therecording percentage pass rate in 2019 was 78.28%.

Preliminary results of the May/June 2021 Caribbean There percentage pass rates of Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education 80% Thereor were eight (8) schools recording percentage pass rates of 80% or more. more.

Certificate Examinations (CSEC) show students’ performance Table 2: Comparison of Percentage Pass Rate in Mathematics and English A in all of the Pure Sciences remain above regional performance Subjects 2019 2020 2021 levels.

Grenada Region % Pass 38.59 46

Grenada Region % Pass 43.56 52

Grenada Region % Pass 34.98 40.57

Mathematics A total of 2,606 candidates were registered to write CXC (CSEC) English A 78.28 72 82.65 82 71.71 73.39 examinations, of which 1,700 were females and 906 were males. Statistics show that 2,417 were candidates attending school, while 189 were private candidates.

The performance of students in both English A and • Tel. Nos.: 440-2737/38 Fax: (473) 440-6650 Mathematics are(473) below the regional performance levels.

• Tel. Nos.: (473) 440-2166, 440-3162, 440-2791 Fax: (473) 440-7701 There were 13,791 subject entries in 32 subject areas. 24 • E-mail: education@gov.gd, ps@moe.gov.gd secondary schools and 24 private centres participated in the examination. The largest entries were in Mathematics 1,839, One student received 17 grade ones in 17 subjects. Two English A 1,746, Social Studies 796, Principles of Business 770 students obtained 16 grade ones, two students achieved and Information Technology 567.

14 grade ones, one student obtained 13 grade ones, three The lowest entries were in Industrial Technology - Mechanical students obtained 12 grade ones, four students attained 11 Theones performance students instudents both English Aattained and Mathematics below theones regionalin the andof seven 10aregrade 14, Theatre Arts 27, Additional Mathematics 41, and Religious grade performance levels.

Education 49. examination.

One student received acceptable grades (I to III) in seventeen (17) subjects, with 17 grade ones.

2 Two students obtained 16 grade ones, two students achieved 14 grade ones, one student obtained

Performances instudents two obtained of the12pure sciences 13 grade ones, three grade ones, four studentsincreased attained 11 grademarginally ones and NUMBER AT EACH GRADE LEVEL seven students attained 10 grade ones in the examination. in 2021. Performance in Chemistry and Biology increased by I II III IV V VI UNGRADED OR ABSENT Performances in two of respectively. the pure sciences increased marginally in 2021. Performance in 5.89% and 5.29%, Physics decreased by 14.63%.

1,921 3,583 3,777 2,585 1064 15 572 Chemistry and Biology increased by 5.89% and 5.29%, respectively. Physics decreased by Table 3 shows a comparison of the percentage pass rate in Overall, there were 1,921 Grade ones, 3,583 Grade twos, 3,777 Grade threes, 2,585 Grade 14.63%. Table 3 shows a comparison of the percentage pass rate in these areas for 2019, these2020areas 2020 and 2021, against the region’s fours, 1,064 Grade fives, 15 Grade sixes and 572 ungraded or absent. and 2021,for against2019, the region’s performance.

Overall, there were 1,921 Grade ones, 3,583 Grade twos, 3,777 The percentage pass rate (Grades I to III) in the examination was 71.7%, a decline of 5.6% Grade threes, 2,585 Grade fours, 1,064 Grade fives, 15 Grade performance. compared to 77.3% in 2020. In 2019 the pass rate was 74.54%. sixes and 572 ungraded or absent.

Table 3: Comparison of Percentage Pass Rate in the Pure Sciences in 2018, 2019 and 2020 Table 1: Number of Passes at Each Grade Level

The subjects with the highest percentage pass were Theatre Arts (100%), Industrial Technology

Mechanical (100%), Physical Education and Sport (98.57%), Industrial Technology - Building The percentage pass rate (Grades I to III) in the examination (97.8%), Visual Arts (95.97%), Industrial Technology - Electrical (94.35%), Textiles, Clothing was 71.7%, a decline of 5.6% compared to 77.3% in 2020. In & Fashion (92.96%), Information Technology (92.87%), Food, Nutrition and Health (92.11%), 2019 the pass rate was 74.54%. and Technical Drawing (91.99%).

The subjects with the lowest percentage pass were Mathematics (34.98%), Religious

Subject Chemistry Physics Biology

2019 Grenada Region Entries 241 232 314

% Pass 68.62 78.32 85.49

68 68 73

2020 Grenada Region Entries 285 299 337

% Pass 64.65 84.01 83.54

62 75 79

2021 Grenada Region Entries 305 272 372

% Pass 70.54 69.38 88.83

61.68 66.38 74.07

The subjects with the highest percentage pass were Theatre Education (43.75%), French (50.66%), English B (51.07%) and Spanish (53.13%).

Arts 100%, Industrial Technology Mechanical 100%, Physical Grenada’s performance continues to be better than the regional performance in all of the Pure Performance in Mathematics declined by 8.58%, from 43.56% in 2020 to 34.98% in 2021. The Education and Sport 98.57%, Industrial Technology Building Sciences. percentage pass was 38.59% in 2019. Performance in English A declined by 10.94% from 97.8%, Visual Arts 95.97%, Industrial Technology - Electrical 82.65% in 2020 to 71.71% in 2021. The percentage pass rate in 2019 was 78.28%.

NB: The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, 94.35%, Textiles, Clothing & Fashion 92.96%, Information NB: The Information has not yet received the preliminary slips for individual candidates from the There were eight (8) schools recording percentage pass rates of 80% or more.

Technology 92.87%, Food, Nutrition and Health 92.11%, and Religious and Information has not will yethave received CaribbeanAffairs Examinations Council (CXC). Therefore, candidates to collect the Technical Drawing 91.99%.

Table 2: Comparison of Percentage Pass Rate in Mathematics and English A individual slips in the next or two, when they are received fromfrom the Council. preliminary slips forweek individual candidates theCandidates Caribbean can continue to access their results electronically via the CXC Student Portal.

Subjects 2019 2020 2021 Examinations Council (CXC). Therefore, candidates will have Regionlowest Grenadapercentage Region Grenada The subjectsGrenada with the passRegion were Additionally, please note that these results are preliminary and that CXC reserves the right to % Pass % Pass % Pass to collect individual slips, when they are received from the Mathematics 34.98%, Religious Education 43.75%, French Mathematics 38.59 46 43.56 52 34.98 40.57 correct the information, which will be confirmed on the final certificate.

Council. Candidates can continue to access their results 50.66%, B 51.07%72and Spanish 53.13%.

English English A 78.28 82.65 82 71.71 73.39 ### electronically via the CXC Student Portal.

• Tel. Nos.: (473) 440-2737/38 Fax: (473) 440-6650 Performance in Mathematics declined by 8.58%, from 43.56% • Tel. Nos.: (473) 440-2166, 440-3162, 440-2791 Fax: (473) 440-7701 in 2020 to 34.98% in 2021. The percentage pass was 38.59% • E-mail: education@gov.gd, ps@moe.gov.gd Additionally, please note that these results are preliminary Tel. Nos.: (473) 440-2737/38 Fax: (473) 440-6650 in 2019. ••Performance in English A declined by 10.94% from Tel. Nos.: (473) 440-2166, 440-3162, 440-2791 Fax: (473) 440-7701 E-mail: education@gov.gd, ps@moe.gov.gd 82.65% in• 2020 to 71.71% in 2021. The percentage pass rate and that CXC reserves the right to correct the information, in 2019 was 78.28%. which will be confirmed on the final certificate.

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Preliminary Results of the May/June 2021 Caribbean Examinations Council (C.X.C.) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (C.A.P.E.)

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, RELIGIOUS MINISAND TRY O F EDUCATION, HUMAN AFFAIRS INFORMATION ESOGAIRY URCE D EVELOPME NT, RELIGIOUS SIRRERIC BOTANICAL GARDENS, AFFAIRST. S AGEORGE’S, ND INFORMATION TANTEEN, GRENADA Sir Eric Gairy Botanical Gardens, Tanteen, St. George, Grenada

Preliminary results of the May/June 2021 Caribbean Examinations and Design, Caribbean Studies, Environmental Science, French, Council (CXC) Caribbean Advance Proficiency Examination Geography, Literatures in English, Spanish, and Entrepreneurship.

(C.A.P.E.) were received on October 12, 2021, in Grenada.

Oct. 14, 2021 The Unit 2 subjects with a 100 percentage pass rate were Applied A total of 401 candidates were registered to write CXC (CAPE) Mathematics, Art and Design, Economics, French, Geography, PRESS RELEASE examinations, of which 294 were females and one hundred and Information Technology, Literatures in English, Spanish, Preliminary Results of the May/June 2021 Caribbean Examinations Council 107 were males.

(C.X.C.) Caribbean Advance Proficiency Examination (C.A.P.E.) Entrepreneurship, and Tourism.

ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, OCT. 14, 2021 - Preliminary results of the May/June 2021

There 1,136 entries centres Caribbean were Examinations Councilunit (CXC) C aribbean Advin ance 40 Proficiunits. ency ExamiSeven nation (C.A.P .E.) One student received acceptable grades (I to V) in 5 subjects with were received on Oct. 12, 2021, in Grenada. participated in the examination.

4 grade ones and one grade two. One student obtained 4 grade A total of 401 candidates were registered to write CXC (CAPE) examinations, of which two hundred and ninety-four (294) were females and one hundred and seven (107) were males.

The largest entries were in Communication Studies 116, Pure ones and two students achieved 3 grade ones and 1 grade two, There were 1,136 unit entries in forty (40) units. Seven (7) centers participated in the examination.

Mathematics - 86, Chemistry 1 - 74, Biology Unit 1 - 71 as the best Unit 1 performers.

The largest entries Unit were in1Communication Studies Unit (116), Pure Mathematics Unit 1 (86), Chemistry 1 (74), Biology Unit 1 (71)1and Pure Mathematics Unit 1 (86). and PureUnit Mathematics Unit - 86.

In Unit 2, one student received 5 grade ones, one student Table 1: Number of Passes at Each Grade Level obtained 4 grade ones and one grade two and one student NUMBER AT EACH GRADE LEVEL I II III IV V VI UNGRADED obtained 4 grade ones.

OR ABSENT 100

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NB: The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development and Religious Affairs has not yet received the preliminary slips for Overall, there were 100 Grade ones, 219 Grade twos, 214 Grade The overall percentage pass rate (Grades I to V) in the examination was 93.04%. Unit 1 had a individual candidates from the Caribbean Examinations Council threes, Grade fours, Grade fives, 55 Grade sixes and 194 pass rate of161 89.25% while Unit 2 had a122 pass rate of 95.58%.

(CXC). Therefore, candidates will have to collect individual slips, ungraded or absent.

The Unit 1 subjects with a 100-percentage pass rate were Art and Design, Caribbean Studies, when they are received from the council. Candidates can continue Environmental Science, French, Geography, Literatures in English, Spanish, and Entrepreneurship.

The overall percentage pass rate (Grades I to V) in the examination to access their results electronically via the CXC Student Portal.

The Unit 2 subjects with a 100-percentage pass rate were Applied Mathematics, Art and Design, Economics,Unit French, Geography, Information in English, was 93.04%.

1 had a pass rate ofTechnology, 89.25%Literatures while Unit 2 had a Spanish, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism.

Additionally, please note that these results are preliminary and pass rate of 95.58%.

CXC reserves the right to correct the information, which will be • Tel. Nos.: (473) 440-2737/38 Fax: (473) 440-6650 confirmed on the final certificate.

The Unit• 1Tel.subjects with a 100 percentage pass rate were 1 Art Nos.: (473) 440-2166, 440-3162, 440-2791 Fax: (473) 440-7701 Overall, there were 100 Grade ones, 219 Grade twos, 214 Grade threes, 161 Grade fours, 122 Grade fives, 55 Grade sixes and 194 ungraded or absent.

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Grenada Houston Association Scholarship 2021-2022

The Grenada Houston Association (GHA) is offering scholarships to assist secondary and tertiary level students, who are studying in fields related to science, agriculture or other interdisciplinary areas for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Eligibility: • Applicants must be registered as a full-time student at the institution • Applicants must be in either Form 3 or 4 at the secondary level or be a TAMCC student in the specific subject areas • Applicants from secondary schools must have acceptable averages and persons from tertiary institutions must have GPA of 3.0 • Applicants must show evidence of being economically disadvantaged.

• Tertiary applicants must have a career direction related to agriculture industry, health related field or other interdisciplinary area for the development of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique and must define their career goals Value of Award • U.S. $500.00 will be awarded to each successful applicant for the academic year

A Completed Application Must Have the Following in Duplicate: • A 250–300-word, handwritten essay on applicant’s career goals.

• Application form (To be obtained from Scholarship Desk or via this link http://www.grenadahoustonassociation.org/GHA_Grenada_ Scholarship_Application_2.pdf • Two letters of reference from a current or former teachers • Copy of transcript/certificates or in some cases a student progress report.

Completed applications must be SCANNED and E-MAILED to the Human Resource Development Division/ Scholarship Desk NO LATER THAN November 30, 2021.

For further information and guidance, interested persons can contact the Human Resource Development Division, (Scholarship Desk) at the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information via email at hrd@moe.edu.gd and telephone at 440-2737/8 or 417-9762.

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Chevening Scholarship Announcement 2021 The United Kingdom, through the British High Commission, in collaboration with the Government of Grenada, is offering fully funded master’s degree programmes at UK Universities for the academic year 2022 to 2023.

This scholarship is open to applicants with exceptional individual leadership potential.

Eligibility: - MUST be in good physical and mental health - MUST choose three course choices when applying for a Chevening Award - Courses you choose MUST Start in the autumn term (usually September/October) - Courses MUST be no less than 9 months and more than 12 months in duration - Applicants MUST be physically present to conduct studies - Courses chosen MUST lead to a master’s degree qualification - Courses chosen MUST be based in the UK Required documents: All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents and references. Please note, an unconditional UK university offer will be needed ONLY after candidates are shortlisted and selected for an interview. The deadlines for these required documents are in the Chevening application timeline. Use the ‘update my application’ button above to upload them.

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Swiss Scholarship Announcement 2021

The Government of Switzerland, in

collaboration with the Government of Grenada, is offering Grenadian nationals scholarships for the 2022 – 2023 academic year for research, Ph.D. and post-doctoral studies.

To apply for the Swiss Government Excellence scholarship, interested applicants can follow this link for procedures and guidelines for how to apply for their programme of choice: h t t p s : / / w w w. s b f i . a d m i n . c h / s b f i / e n / h o m e / e d u c a t i o n / scholarships-and-grants/swiss-government-excellencescholarships.html Eligibility: - MUST be 34-years-old or less - MUST be in good physical and mental health - MUST be willing to study in Switzerland full-time for the duration of the course (not valid for mixed Ph.D. programmes (part-time in Switzerland and part-time in another country) - Highly qualified postgraduate students MUST possess the required degrees from all academic fields.

- Applicants MUST have a research proposal including a timeframe. This is the centrepiece of the application. The applicant must devote all required attention to it.

If you are conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship, it is essential that you submit these documents in order to remain in the process. Applicants are required to visit www. chevening.org to review guidelines and use the course finder to browse eligible master’s degrees, at universities across the UK, and other relevant information to assist with their application process online.

Detailed instructions of each category of study on offer and

Deadlines: - Online submission to the university: on or before November 2, 2021 - Submissions of ONE copy of all uploaded documents to Scholarship Desk: on or before November 5, 2021

Kindly note that ONE copy of each document MUST be

For further information and guidance, please contact the Human Resource Development Division, (Scholarship Desk) at the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information via email at hrd@moe.edu.gd and telephone at 440-2737/8 or 417-9762.

their individual requirements are listed under ‘Grenada’ in the link below: h t t p s : / / w w w. s b f i . a d m i n . c h / s b f i / e n / h o m e / e d u c a t i o n / scholarships-and-grants/swiss-government-excellencescholarships/countries-a-l.html

submitted to the Scholarship Desk on or before November 22, 2021, after the online deadline of November 19, 2021.

For further information and guidance, please contact the Human Resource Development Division, (Scholarship Desk) at the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information via email at hrd@moe.edu.gd and telephone at 440-2737/8 or 417-9762.

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National Honours and Awards Nomination The National Honours and Awards Act No. 32 of 2007, was established to provide for the grant of awards to citizens of Grenada and other persons for distinguished, outstanding, or meritorious services or achievements, or for gallantry and related matters.

The public is hereby invited to submit nominations for the following Awards:

The Order of Grenada Gold Award for Excellence This may be awarded to any person who has rendered excellent exemplary and outstanding service to Grenada tending to promote unity whether domestically in Grenada or as between Grenada and any other country.

The Spice Isle Award This may be awarded to any person who has rendered truly emulative service in any field of human endeavour or for other humane action.

The Camerhogne Award This may be awarded to any person who has rendered meritorious service to Grenada; in furtherance of national prestige or for gallantry.

The Medal of Honour This may be awarded to any person for meritorious and productive service to Grenada in any field of human endeavour including but not limited to agriculture, business, sports, and protection of the environment.

Nominations should include: • Name of Nominee • Date of Birth • Place of Birth • Place of Residence • Occupation • Marital Status • Reason for nomination • Area of Contribution A BIOGRAPHY OF THE NOMINEE MUST BE INCLUDED Nominations should be submitted to the: National Honours and Awards Committee C/o Governor-General’s Office Point Salines ST. GEORGE OR Email: patogg@spiceisle.com

Deadline for submission: November 17, 2021.

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Resumption of the Sale of Plants

The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry advises farmers and the public of the resumption of the sale of plants at the Ashenden Propagation Station, St. David, with effect from October 14, 2021.

To facilitate this process, while adhering to COVID-19 protocols, the following guidelines should be followed by clients to facilitate seamless transactions: · October 14 – 21, 2021- Plants will be

sold to cocoa and nutmeg farmers sold to the public only on Thursdays, by approved by GCA and GCNA and appointment only. farmers with application, approved by Extension Division. · Please call telephone numbers 444· October 22 – 29, 2021 - Ornamentals 7216 or 417-9359 to book appointments, and spices will sold on an appointment between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 basis. Farmers and flower enthusiasts p.m. are encouraged to call the station to arrange a date to visit. · All payment for the sale of plants must · From the week beginning November be done at the District Revenue Office in 1, 2021 and onwards – Plants will be St. David.

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Mt. Hartman By-Road Nearing Completion Despite the shortfall in revenue, due to the severe global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Government continues to place priority on projects around the island.

It is currently investing in the rehabilitation of the Mt. Hartman by-road in the south of the island, where work is almost completed. GIS visited the project site and spoke with supervisor Chris Joseph who gave an overview of the conditions of the area and the scope of work that his team is executing.

Joseph said, “It was terrible, especially for the motorists. We’re doing 358 feet of road and 358 feet of slipper drains. We started approximately three weeks ago. There was a setback due to weather and the pandemic, however we are approximately 50- 60 percent completed.”

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La Borie Feeder Roads Project

One thousand (1000) meters of curb and slipper drains have been completed, along with the construction of three retaining walls, as part of the La Borie Feeder Roads Project. NAWASA is presently installing new six-inch watermains.

Parliamentary Representative Hon. Gregory Bowen

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REGISTRATION OFFICERS, OFFICE LOCATIONS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS CONSTITUENCY Carriacou & Petite Martinique

REGISTRATION OFFICERS Geraldine Guy

St. Andrew South East

Shirleen Robertson

St. Andrew South West

Wayne Horsford

St. Andrew North East

Evan George Matthew Bhola

St. Andrew North West

Marcia Francis

St. David

Vincent Morain

Town of St. George

St. George North East

Stephen Raphael Croney

Barbara Charles

St. George North West

Kevin Francis

St. George South East

Glen Alexander

St. George South

Cheryl Ann Dunbar

St. John

Catherine Hamlet

St. Mark

Samuel Britton

St. Patrick East

Chrislyn LaBorde

St. Patrick West

Jennifer Charles

Elvis Morain (Mr.)

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS (AG.)

OFFICE LOCATIONS

TEL NOS.

Kim’s Building, Church Street, Hillsborough, Carriacou Agriculture Office, Seaton James Street, Grenville, St. Andrew La Qua’s Building , Gladstone Road, Grenville Mr. Henroy Davis’ Building, junction of Paradise and Cocoa Road, St. Andrew Annex to Mr. Mitchell’s shop, Mirabeau, St. Andrew Former NCB Building, Petite Esperance, St. David Communal Cooperative, Credit Union Building, Perdomontemps, St. David Bruce Street, St. George’s (Close to exit of Sendall Tunnel) Ground Floor of Deco’s Building, Tempe, St. George Dr. Alexis’ Building, The Greens, St. Paul’s, St. George Happy Hill, St. George (Two-storey building, Happy Hill main road after Shenda Road on the left in a northerly direction) Marian Community Centre, Cocoa Road, Marian, St. George Dr. Alexis Building, St. Paul’s, St. George Limes Road, Grand Anse, St. George (First building on the right entering the Limes Road) Springs, St. George (Next to Liz and Rawle Restaurant) Langton Road, Gouyave, St. John (Downstairs Mr. Carlton Frederick’s Building on Langton Road Queen Street, Victoria, St. Mark (Downstairs Ms. Louise George’s residence at Queen Street, opposite the Fish Market Sauteurs, St. Patrick (GIDC Building) Sauteurs, St. Patrick (GIDC Building

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Anderson Peters Awarded

World Champion Javelin thrower, Anderson Peters, who has continued to excel in the sporting discipline, has once again been recognised by the Government of Grenada, through the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts, Fisheries and Cooperatives, for exemplary performances in the recently concluded Olympic Games and the Diamond League.

to continue working hard. We have been supporting and we will continue to support him. We also want to thank his coach, Mr. Paul Phillip for his demonstration of professionalism and his continued hard work, so that Anderson can achieve his goals.”

His recognition, this time around, comes in the form of a plaque, which was presented by Coordinator of Sports, Kerlon Peters.

In expressing gratitude for the continued support from the Ministry of Sports and, by extension, the Government of Grenada, Anderson said it is always a feeling of encouragement when one’s efforts are recognised.

Peters used the opportunity to reiterate Government’s commitment to provide support to sportsmen and women, who continue to create proud moments of recognition for Grenada.

He said, “It’s been a rough season for me and my coach, but it was a learning process also.

Going into 2022, I think it would be a whole different scenario, because of how we were able to educate ourselves in 2021.”

Peters said, “We want to encourage Anderson

Anderson also spoke of his first Olympic

appearance and plans to defend his world title in 2022.

He said, “It was very tough. I think I placed too much pressure on myself while competing there, so unfortunately that’s something I still have to learn to deal with as an athlete, but it was a great learning experience that I’m grateful for. I would also like to thank the citizens of Grenada for supporting me throughout my career thus far and in 2022, I would try to defend my title as World Champion and I would require all the support of the citizens of Grenada.”

The Ministry of Sports also recognised the continued dedication of Anderson’s coach Paul Phillip, and presented him with a plaque, which was accepted by the athlete on his behalf.