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The Government of Grenada has taken another significant step in delivering relief to households and businesses through its recently announced Cost of Living Assistance Programme, with the publication of the preliminary list of businesses eligible to participate in the upcoming VAT-Free Weekend. The preliminary list of suppliers is available on the Ministry of Finance website.

The Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation is seeking to fill the following position: Credit Analyst Background The ECPCGC was established by the Member Governments of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) to increase the availability of financing to promote the creation, expansion, modernisation, and improvement of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Statement by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Bar Association (the OECS Bar) relating to the recent statement made by the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, threatening a sitting High Court judge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court sitting in Antigua and Barbuda, with deportation and to declare the judge persona non grata “if he cannot follow the lead of parliament.” The OECS Bar strongly condemns the Honourable Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Mr Gaston Browne for...

by Curlan Campbell Lil Kerry placed 3rd at this year’s Power Soca competition “Mayhem” is hit track for Spicemas 2026 “Mayhem” reached No. 1 on iTunes Grenada Top Songs chart “Mayhem”, Keron “Lil Kerry” Noel’s hit track for Spicemas 2026, is causing havoc in the soca music genre, and it has his fans laughing “HA HA HA!” — the Joker’s trademark laugh with him.

The Grenada Olympic Committee Inc. (GOC) is pleased to announce that the Boxing Association of Grenada Inc. has been recognised as an Endorsed Member of World Boxing, the international federation governing Olympic-style boxing. At its meeting on 29 April 2026, the Executive Board of World Boxing endorsed seven new membership applications, including that of the Boxing Association of Grenada Inc.

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the World Bank Group (WBG) have agreed on a series of actions to strengthen implementation of Grenada’s development programme following a joint review of some of the country’s active development projects.

For the 6th straight year, the Grenada Chess Federation (GCF), from 17–21 August, will be holding its annual one-week Chess Summer Camp targeting students from age 7 and upwards and adults of all ages who wish to learn to play chess. The programme provides an opportunity for students and others to learn to play chess.

by Curlan Campbell Alesia Aird encouraged Sabrina Francis to enter Groovy Soca competition First woman to win Groovy Monarch in past 11 years Her contribution Honour You was produced by Stemz Productions This is definitely the season for first-timers to shine in Grenada’s Groovy Soca competition and, more importantly, a time for women to take centre stage and prevail in a competition that has traditionally been male-dominated.

by Ariel Pazos Ortiz, Consul of the Embassy of Cuba in Grenada The name of Fidel Castro Ruz marked the course of Cuba for more than seven decades and transcended the island’s borders to become one of the most influential figures in contemporary history. In Grenada, his legacy is remembered not only for the history of the Cuban Revolution, but also through the ties he cultivated with this Caribbean nation.

As the July – August vacation concludes, the Ministry of Education is pleased to welcome all new and returning students, teachers, principals, and support staff to the 2026–2027 academic year. This advisory provides important information regarding reopening dates, school schedules, health and safety measures, and administrative preparations to ensure a smooth transition back to school. Reopening Schedule Staff preparation days: Monday, 24 August to Friday, 28 August 2026.