Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell urged the United States on Sunday to lift Cuba from its list of countries deemed sponsors of terrorism and to terminate the economic blockade imposed on the Spanish-speaking nation. Speaking at a press conference held at the Maurice Bishop International Airport to share insights from his official three-day visit to Cuba, […]
By Lincoln DePradine Grenada, whose former High Commissioners to Canada have included one-time Miss World winner, Jennifer Hosten, is returning to having its own single diplomat based in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. The Caribbean nation, as a member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, has had joint representation in Ottawa through an OECS High […]
The global music community is in mourning following the unexpected passing of Casey Benjamin, a pioneering jazz musician from Grenada. Benjamin, renowned for his innovative saxophone sound and groundbreaking musical techniques, secured two prestigious GRAMMY awards during his illustrious career. His untimely demise at the age of 45 on March 30 in Maryland has left […]
Bishop Clyde Harvey of Grenada has suspended a Roman Catholic priest for persistent contentious remarks about the attack on Gaza and criticism of the church. Father Gerard Paul’s suspension, effective April 4, 2024, followed a public dispute with Bishop Harvey. The bishop emphasized adherence to Church rules and teachings, expressing concern that Father Paul’s unrepentant […]
The sun is shining, the rich scent of spice fills the air and wherever you look, tropical fruit hangs from trees, brightly coloured flowers bloom and lush rainforest stretches for miles. It can only be Grenada. Yet despite this allure, this Caribbean jewel remains unspoiled and uncrowded while offering so much for visitors to see […]
By Lincoln DePradine In 2018, a group of Canadian health professionals visited the Caribbean to provide free dental care. Their services were for nationals of Grenada, which includes the Grenadine islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. By the third trip in 2023, the group – called Smiles Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique (GCP) – discovered […]
Three fugitives who had escaped from a Grenada jail, where they were initially detained on charges of rape, robbery, and violence, will be sent back to their home country. The trio, identified as Atiba Stanislaus (23), Trevon Robertson (25), and Ron Mitchell (30), were implicated in the suspected killing of two Americans, Ralph Hendry (66) […]
By Lincoln DePradine Diplomat Gerry Hopkin is keeping a promise to meet with as many Grenadians in Canada as he possibly can, and to offer more than just the traditional consular services as consul general in Toronto for Grenada. According to Hopkin, who assumed his position in Toronto late last year, Grenadians who send money […]
By Lincoln DePradine The Grenada Association Toronto (GAT) is assisting five students to complete their tertiary education with the award of scholarships. GAT unveiled the names of its 2024 scholarship winners – three male and two female – at this year’s gala commemorating the anniversary of Grenada’s independence. It’s 50 years since Grenada became an […]
Prime Minister, the Dr. Terrance Drew, extends heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister the Dickson Mitchell and the people of Grenada on the momentous occasion of their 50th Anniversary of Independence, celebrated on February 7 under the inspiring theme “One People, One Journey, One Future”. Grenada celebrates its 50th anniversary of Independence on February 7 under the […]
