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Grenada to host its first Global Environment Facility National Dialogue
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
From 1–3 July, Grenada will host a pivotal National Dialogue in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), an event that could reshape the country’s environmental landscape. The primary aim of this National Dialogue is to strengthen...
CARIBBEAN SIDS TO CONVENE IN GRENADA TO RAMP UP INVESTMENTS TO TACKLE WATER SECURITY.
Win Media SKN
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June 30, 2025
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, JUNE 30-2025- High-level officials and technical experts from Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will convene in Grenada on July 9th and 10th, 2025 for a critical two-day workshop to address one of the region’s...
Whither the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
by Kari Grenade, PhD, Caribbean Economist and Macroeconomic Advisor The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its related 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets were adopted with great optimism in 2015. The 17 SDGs are: SDG...
UN Women to assist Grenada in revising child and elder care legislation and benefits
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
UN Women Photo | Ryan Brown 24 June 2025: The Cabinet of Grenada has approved UN Women-led support for the development of legislation addressing maternity leave, parental leave benefits, and other gaps related to the care of children and the...
Caribbean SIDS to convene in Grenada
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
High-level officials and technical experts from Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will convene in Grenada on 9 and 10 July 2025 for a critical 2-day workshop to address one of the region’s most pressing issues: strengthening water...
Farmers and Extension Officers: Grenada’s unsung heroes
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
by Grenada Food and Nutrition Council In recognition of Nutrition Week 2025, the Grenada Food and Nutrition Council (GFNC) turned the spotlight on a group of unsung heroes critical to the tri-island state’s food security: farmers and their...
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre breaks ground for new headquarters in Belize
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 29, 2025
In a landmark moment for climate resilience across the region, the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) officially broke ground this week on its new state-of-the-art headquarters, to be constructed at the University of Belize’s (UB)...
Statement on World Parliament Day, 30 June 2025
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
As Presiding Officers of the Parliament of Grenada, we join with Parliaments and parliamentary organisations across the globe in commemorating World Parliament Day 2025. This day reminds us of the vital role that Parliaments play in upholding...
Grenada Co-operative Bank’s 8th Annual Shareholders’ Outreach Forum
Now Grenada
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June 26, 2025
Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited continues to deliver upon a 2018 promise for additional shareholder engagement with the successful hosting of the 8th Annual J B Renwick/Arnold Williamson Shareholders’ Outreach Forum. The well-attended outreach...
Grenada renews CCRIF SPC parametric insurance policies for 25/26
Reinsurance News
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June 25, 2025
The Government of Grenada has confirmed the renewal of the country’s annual parametric insurance coverage with the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility Segregated Portfolio Company (CCRIF SPC) for 2025/2026, for a total cost of roughly...
Grenada renews disaster risk insurance with CCRIF SPC
Now Grenada
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June 24, 2025
The Government of Grenada has renewed its annual disaster risk insurance coverage with the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility Segregated Portfolio Company (CCRIF SPC) for the 2025/26 policy year. A total of US$1,827,718 plus applicable...
Grenada Bottling Company vacancies: Logistics Coordinator and Accountant
Now Grenada
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June 24, 2025
Logistics Coordinator Grenada Bottling Company is a flexible, dynamic, responsible corporate entity recognised in Grenada and across the region in the KOSCAB supply chain as a premier world-class production facility, delivering innovative beverage...
CAF and The Trust for the Americas support youth innovation in Grenada
Now Grenada
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June 26, 2025
CAF -Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean-, and The Trust for the Americas signed a new cooperation agreement today to support a youth digital training initiative in Grenada. The announcement was made during the 55th General...
CAF, The Trust for the Americas to support youth innovation in Grenada
St. Vincent Times
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June 26, 2025
Agreement signed during OAS General Assembly to create Grenada’s first Youth Innovation Center CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and The Trust for the Americas signed a new cooperation agreement today to support a youth...
GTA leads strategic marketing mission to Guyana
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with a delegation of airline and hotel partners, recently concluded a successful promotional mission to Guyana aimed at strengthening tourism ties and positioning Grenada as a top-tier...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” Mr Tinubu stated this while...
Geothermal Energy paramount as Nevis Forges Path to Sustainable Future
Win Media SKN
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June 25, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The Global Sustainable Islands Summit, held in St. Kitts and Nevis, drew widespread praise for its focus on sustainability and international cooperation. Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley, reflecting...
Aussie cricket star calls it a day after 12 yrs
The Geelong Advertiser
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July 1, 2025
Nathan Lyon has decided to pass on the responsibility of being Australia’s team song master after more than a decade with the prestigious role. The veteran offspinner revealed he made the call to pass the baton to wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who...
Is Nathan Lyon Retiring From Test Cricket?
News24
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July 1, 2025
Nathan Lyon has indicated he has no intention of retiring anytime soon, despite recently relinquishing his longtime position as being in charge of Australia’s post-victory team song. That task now falls to Test keeper Alex Carey. Lyon, inheriting...
Notice for public comments: GDBS national standards
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
The Grenada Bureau of Standards (GDBS) currently has 2 national standards open for public enquiry, comments, and feedback: DGDS 1: Part 7: 202X – Pesticide Labelling Requirements DGDS 145: 202X – Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitiser Specifications These...