Prime Minister reminded the cohort that when there are young they are in the best position to be most impactful to give servicetoselfandtocountry.
He further praised them for their excellent research and debating skills He committedto;
DirectEngagementwithyoungpeople
Channeling youth energy on various statutoryboards
To ensure that we advocate and use the Youth Parliamentarians to promote change through meaningful debates, installationofthewritevalues
The Youth Parliamentary programme is an opportunity to help shape the communities, constituencies and island and ultimately the CaribbeanRegion
Youth Prime Minister, Joshua Andall spoke on behalf of the Parliamentarians noting some of their challengesandopportunitiestoimprove.
By creating spaces like these, the Government is nurturing a new generation of leaders, who are informed,engagedandalreadymakingadifference
The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) successfully distributed humanitarian aiddonatedbytheKingdomofSaudiArabia.
Thisgenerousdonation,officiallyhandedoverin January 2025, was received by (NADMA) and includes:
�� FoodSupplies
�� HygieneProducts
�� Tools&ReliefEquipment
These essential items are part of Saudi Arabia’s global outreach through the King Salman HumanitarianAidandReliefCentre.
Thesupplieswillbeusedto:
✅ Support vulnerable communities via parliamentaryofficesandhurricaneshelters
✅ Replenishemergencyresponseresources
✅ Enhancenationaldisasterpreparedness
DistributionPlan
NADMA is coordinating with relevant Constituencies and agencies to ensure the aid reaches communities across Grenada, CarriacouandPetiteMartinique.
Welcome Home Ceremony for our 2025 CARIFTA TEAM
“The celebration is not just about victories, but the vision, commitment and the unstoppable spirit of the Grenadian youth. Every athlete who wore our national colours carried the hope and pride of our nation that is worth honouring.”
- Hon. Delma Thomas, Minister for Youth and Sports
In a powerful display of national pride at the Radisson Crown Ballroom, the ceremony highlighted the exceptional discipline, dedication, and talent of the young athletes who brought home twenty-four (24) medals from the regional games where Grenada placed in 4th position overall. Theeventcelebratedthe achievementsof49athletesand15coacheswhoproudlyrepresentedthecountryintrackandfieldand swimming. Our Government is committed to investing in youth and sports development through the supportofcoaches,clubsandschools.
The hosting of this event reaffirms the Government’s unwavering commitment to youth development, regionalintegration,andsportingexcellence.
TheMinistryofYouthandSports,inclosecollaboration with the Grenada Athletic Association and other key stakeholders, is already laying the groundwork to ensuretheeventmeetsthehigheststandards
This opportunity will boosts national pride and open avenues for youth engagement, economic activity, andtourismpromotion,solidifyingGrenada’sroleasa hubforCaribbeantalentandcollaboration.
Hon. Delma Thomas, Minister of Youth and Sports remains committed to celebrating youth excellence and fostering future champions.
PRESIDENT OF CONCACAF VISITS GRENADA
Prime Minister Honourable Dickon Mitchell held a pivotal meeting with CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani, during an official visit to GrenadainMay2025
The meeting focused on strengthening the partnership between Grenada and CONCACAF to drive grassroots football development and unlock greater opportunities for Grenadian footballersateverylevel.
This open dialogue reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Government of Grenada and the Grenada Football Association (GFA) to nurturing young talent, building sustainable football programs, and creating clear pathways for Grenadian players to compete regionallyandinternationally.
Prime Minister Mitchell expressed his government’sstrongenthusiasmfordeepening collaboration with CONCACAF, emphasizing that football is a powerful tool for youth empowerment, national pride, and communitydevelopment.
Key Highlights
The partnership with CONCACAF signals animportantstepinbuildingasustainable footballecosysteminGrenada.
Plans to enhance grassroots football programsacrosstheisland
Exploration of initiatives to improve coachingandinfrastructure
TalentDevelopment
Revenuegenerationwithinclubs
GFA President Marlon Glean with Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell and Concacaf President, Victor Montagliani
COLLABORATION & LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT OF GRENADA AND MOUNT SINAI INTERNATIONAL
Government of Grenada has signed a long-term collaboration agreement with the New York-based MountSinaiInternational,agloballyrecognisedacademicmedicalcentre,markingthenextphaseinthe transformation of Grenada’s healthcare system This long-term collaboration between Grenada and MountSinaifurtherreinforcestheGovernment’scommitmenttotransformingitshealthcaresystem
The Mount Sinai team will advise the Government of Grenada on the design, development, and eventual clinicaloperationsofthenewHopeValehospital,whichisbeingdevelopedunderProjectPolarisandwill formpartofan84-acrestate-of-the-artmedicalcity.ThenewhospitalwillbeaffiliatedwithMountSinai and will offer advanced clinical services and enhanced access to high-quality medical care for all GrenadiansandresidentsoftheEasternCaribbean
The Mount Sinai team has already begun assisting the Grenada General Hospital in strengthening its operations, qualityandsafetysystems,andhumanresources
The Caribbean’s first climate-resilient smart researchHospitalandMedicalCityinHopeVale
�� 250-bed hospital with nephrology, surgery & outpatientcare
�� AI-driven diagnostics Global partnerships for medicaltraining&innovation
�� Green infrastructure with solar power, rainwater harvesting, and disaster-proof design Project Polaris is more than a hospital; it’s the heartbeat of Grenada’s healthcarefuture. https://www.mountsinai.org/
Dr. Szabi Dorotovics, CEO-MSI International and Hon. Philip Telesford, Minister for Health
GRENADA HOSTS THE SIXTH COUNCIL OF TRADE MINISTERS MEETING
The Sixth Ordinary Meeting of the OECS Council of TradeMinsterswasheldonMay14and15,2025atthe RadissonGrenadaBeachResort.
The Meeting was chaired by the Honourable Joseph Andall, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development. Ontheagendawereimportantmattersrelatedto:
2.OECS Customs Union with Free Circulation of Goods;
3.OECSFreeTradeinServicesRegime;
4.The coordination of OECS’ positions for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the region’s engagementwithkeyexternalpartners
The Member States have agreed to implement the decisions of the OECS, and to endeavour to coordinate, harmonize, and undertake joint actionsandpursuejointpoliciesinseveralareas across the economic, environmental, and social dimensions,including:
International trade agreements and other externaleconomicrelations; International marketing of goods and servicesincludingtourism; Externaltransportation; Regulatoryandcompetitionauthorities; Economic integration of the Member States throughtheprovisionsoftheEconomicUnion Protocol
Over the last few months the officers have continued theirSchoolVisits,assistingtheelderlyandengagedin regular Foot Patrol in communities throughout Grenada
MBIA ROAD AND REHABILITATION PROJECT COMPLETION
This project involved complex night-time construction, meticulous coordination, and unwavering commitment to safety and excellence.
With the successful completion of this USD67.7 million upgrade, funded through the generous support of the Export-Import Bank of China, we now have a facility that continues to meet international standards and is ready to support the future of tourism, trade, and regional integration
Excellency, Dame Cecile
Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Cécile La Grenade, Prime Minister and Minister for Civil AviationandTransportation,governmentofficials, and key stakeholders celebrated the completion of the MBIA Road Rehabilitation Project and witnessed the beginning of a new chapter in our nation’s connectivity, resilience, and economic potential.
Grenada participates in the 49th Session of the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva
The Government of Grenada has reaffirmed its strong commitmenttothepromotionandprotectionofhumanrights duringitsappearancebeforethe49thSessionoftheWorking Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United NationsHumanRightsCouncilinGeneva.
Leading the delegation, Permanent Secretary Roxie McLeish Hutchinson, who presented a comprehensive national report outlining progress made since Grenada’s last review, while welcomingconstructivedialoguewithMemberStates
Grenada acknowledged remaining challenges, particularly in areas such as disability rights, women’s empowerment, and addressing discrimination, and reiterated its commitment to continued action and collaboration with international partners.
Grenada was commended for its progress and encouraged further action to strengthen human rights protections, including ratification of additional international human rights instruments and continued implementation of national humanrightsinitiatives
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La Grenada on a tour of the new Emergency Operations Centre
Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell on tour of the new Passenger Boarding Bridge
Ms. Rae Thomas , Crown Counsel, Office of the Attorney General and Permanent Secretary Roxie Mcleish Hutchinson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
GRENADA HOSTS FIRST MEETING OF WIDER CARIBBEAN OCEAN COORDINATION MECHANISM
“The launch of this Steering Group is more than a proceduralstep itisaregionalsignalofintent The OCM must evolve into a platform that aligns our fragmentedefforts,strengthensnationalcapacities, and ensures the [Wider Caribbean] region moves with one voice in the global ocean space,” Ambassador Jerry Enoe, Chair of the OCM Steering Group
Its purpose is to support a holistic, integrated approach to ocean governance, in the pursuit of healthy marine and coastal ecosystems as key drivers for human wellbeing and thriving oceanbasedeconomies
Grenada has proudly hosted the inaugural meeting of the Steering Group of the Ocean Coordination Mechanism(OCM)fortheWiderCaribbean.
The meeting marked the formal launch and operationalization of the OCM a coordination and collaboration platform designed to strengthen marine resources governance and management acrossourregion
The event brought together representatives from 18 States and Territories and 7 Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs), alongside observers and regional institutions. Grenada’s Ambassador and Special Envoy for Oceans, Ambassador Jerry Enoe, was appointed to serve as Chair of the Steering Group,reinforcingGrenada’sleadershiponoceans.
ADVANCING GRENADA’S GEOTHERMAL ENERGY POTENTIAL
Key upcoming priorities for the Coordination Mechanism include the development of a new regionalOceanActionProgramme,coordinationof reportingonmarineecosystemhealth,andsupport fornationaloceangovernanceprocesses
The OECS takes a deep dive into the future of sustainableenergy!
Impactful discussions at #CREF2025 in Miami explored the state of geothermal power development with clean energyequipmentsupplierExergyInternational.
Progress has been made on the commissioning of a geothermal power plant in Dominica, and financing secured and drilling on the horizon in St. Kitts & Nevis andGrenada.
This important session of the annual forum discussed project updates, innovative financing models, and the potentialforregionalinterconnection
Let's unlock the power of the earth for a sustainable regionduringtheOECSDecadeofActionforSustainable EnergyAction!
#OECSSustainableenergy
Ambassador Jerry Enoe, Special Envoy for Oceans
Ms. Peron Johnson, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy
“Housing for All: Building Communities, Empowering Lives.”
TheGovernmentofGrenada,throughtheMinistryof Housing, hosted a landmark National Housing Engagement on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This strategic event marked a pivotal step in redefining the future of housing in Grenada, with a focus on building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient housingsectorforallGrenadians.
The engagement brought together key stakeholders including Government ministers, the Housing Authority of Grenada, the Ministry of Mobilisation, Implementation and Transformation, the Ministry of Finance, and financial institutions formeaningfuldialogueandcollaborativeplanning onthefutureofhousingdevelopment
A BOLD NEW HOUSING VISION
Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell presented a bold new vision for housing one grounded in ownership, empowerment,andfinancialsustainability
Acknowledgingthelimitationsofoutdatedmodels,he urged collective action to deliver affordable, climateresilient homes that meet the needs and aspirations ofeveryGrenadian
This engagement marked a critical milestone in developing a comprehensive housing strategy, reflecting the Government’s commitment to equity, collaboration, and long-term solutions that support strongerfamiliesandfuture-readycommunities.
Ms. Carvel Lett-Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Randall DollandProject 500 Sponsor and Mr. Hugh Thomas- Chairman of Housing Authority of Grenada
CARRIACOU & PETITE MARTINIQUE
Nearly a year after the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl, which severely damaged homes, disrupted communities, and destroyed livelihoods acrossCarriacouandPetiteMartinique,Hon Tevin Andrewssharesignificantprogressintherecovery efforts, particularly in restoring health infrastructure.
WINDWARD FISHMARKET OFFICIALLY COMMISSIONED
The new modern Windward fish market was officially commissioned to serve the fisherfolk of Windwards andthepeopleofPetiteMartiniqueandtheGrenadine Islands.
Four out of our five health centers, including our onlyhospital,sustainedmajordamageduringthe hurricane.Elevenmonthslater,thePrincessRoyal hospital is once again fully operational. The L’EsterreandWindwardhealthcentersreopened their doors, that will once again serve our communities.
Minister for Health attending the official opening of the L’Esterre Medical Station
On May 30th, 2025, NAWASA celebrated a major milestone with the official sod-turning ceremony for the G-CREWSProjectinCarriacou-asignificantstepforward in strengthening Carriacou’s water infrastructure and enhancingtheisland’swatersupplyresilience.
Thisgroundbreakingrepresentsreal,lastingchange: Two 100,000-gallon water storage tanks in Belair andMt.Royal providing much-needed reserves for theisland
Over 6 kilometers of new pipelines connecting Belair to Dover, Belair to Mt Royal, and Seaview to Belair
A second desalination plant in Beausejour ensuringresilient,reliablewateraccess.
This transformative project is funded by the Green ClimateFund(GCF),theGermanFederal,Ministryforthe Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) under its International Climate Initiative (IKI), with the support of the Government of Grenada and NAWASA
Ms. Marion Geiss of GIZ, NAWASA Team & Hon. Tevin Andrews at Sod Turning Ceremony
MP FOR ST. DAVID HOSTS
FINANCIAL AWARENESS MONTH
Hon.DickonMitchell,PrimeMinisterandMember ofParliamentforSt.Davidhostedthe inaugural Financial Awareness Month for the constituents of St. David during the month of May2025.
This initiative was geared towards empowering individualsinSt.Davidwiththeknowledgeand tools to achieve financial wellbeing, improvement in the overall quality of life and standardofliving.
The enthusiasm and positive feedback from participants reflect the real impact of this people-centeredapproach.
Recognizing the success of the initiative, the Prime Minister has tasked Hon. Andy Williams, Minister for Mobilisation, Implementation and Transformation, to collaborate with MPs and community leaders to take the programme nationwide.
This effort is part of the Government’s broader strategy to build economic resilience, foster financial inclusion, and equip citizens with the knowledge to make informed decisions forabetterfuture.
Thesessionsfocussedonpracticalstrategiesto manage money wisely, save for the future, reduce debt, and make informed financial decisions.
Financial literacy is a critical life skill that empowers individuals to fully participate in society,andtobreakbarriersthathinderaccess tobasicfinancialknowledge.
