News New Hotel Planned For Carriacou
Above: Leo Joseph (Photo: GG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Grenadian island of Carriacou could soon have a new hotel, according to the government. The site of the hotel would be at the Mermaid Tavern, once a well-known hotel […]
Grenada to Rename Botanical Gardens For First Prime Minister
Above: the Botanical Gardens in Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada will be renaming its Botanical Gardens after the country’s first Prime Minister, Sir Eric Matthew Gairy, according to the government. Social Development Minister Delma Thomas said a team […]
Grenada Looking to Court Investments in Green Energy
Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada says it is targeting investments in green energy, following the signing of an expression of interest with Sir Richard Branson’s Carbon War Room. Under the arrangements, the Carbon War Room would help […]
News Grenada Names Soca Artist New Cultural Ambassador
Above: Hollice Mapp aka Mr Killa By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government has named Caribbean soca artist Hollice Mapp as the country’s newest cultural ambassador. Mapp, whose stage name is “Mr Killa,” is being given an official passport. The […]
Grenada PM to Visit Washington
Above: Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell will be heading to Washington, DC next week for meetings with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. In a statement, […]
Grenada Opens Fixed Base Operator Facility at Maurice Bishop Airport
Above: Maurice Bishop International Airport in Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff The Grenada Airports Authority has officially opened the first fixed-base operator facility at the country’s Maurice Bishop International Airport. The facility, which will cater to business general aviation […]
News New Chocolate Factory Opens in Grenada
Above: chocolate company LA Burdick is a partner in the new factory By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has a new chocolate factory. The Diamond Chocolate Factory has officially opened in the area of St Mark’s following an inauguration ceremony […]
Lewis Hamilton to Take Part in Top Gear Festival Barbados
Above: Lewis Hamilton By the Caribbean Journal staff Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton will be taking part in the upcoming Top Gear Festival in Barbados. Hamilton will appear on the track behind the wheel of his Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula […]
Grenada, IMF Reach $21.9M Agreement
Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Grenada and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement, the IMF announced. The economic programme will be supported by a three-year, $21.9 million extended credit facility, according to […]