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Covid-19 blamed for Government inability to implement 3rd UPR recommendations The unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted national priorities and diverted limited financial and human resources to managing the health crisis View the full post Covid-19 blamed for Government inability to implement 3rd UPR recommendations on NOW Grenada.

Labour minister promises Occupational Safety and Health legislation “Just like how the Employment Act applies to all workspaces, whether in the private or public sector, we will have occupational health and safety legislation. It will take care of safety at work,” Labour Minister Claudette Joseph said View the full post Labour minister promises Occupational Safety and Health legislation on NOW Grenada.

IMA Grenada and WIPO IP Youth Ambassador to boost youth IP awareness “The initiative comes as part of V’ghn’s global mandate to promote IP education and advocacy, and reflects Grenada’s commitment to investing in its creative and entrepreneurial talent” View the full post IMA Grenada and WIPO IP Youth Ambassador to boost youth IP awareness on NOW Grenada.

Grenada’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review Roxie McLeish-Hutchinson, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will lead the delegation as the human rights record of Grenada will be examined on Monday, 5 May 2025 View the full post Grenada’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review on NOW Grenada.

Grenadians divided as GAA bids to host 2026 CARIFTA Games Veteran sports journalist Michael Bascombe believes “it will be a proud moment — a chance to celebrate athletic excellence and demonstrate Grenada’s capacity to host a world-class event” View the full post Grenadians divided as GAA bids to host 2026 CARIFTA Games on NOW Grenada.

Capacity-building workshop on emissions and energy modelling “The workshop is designed to build national technical capacity and inform evidence-based climate policy planning” View the full post Capacity-building workshop on emissions and energy modelling on NOW Grenada.

Silversands National Learn to Swim Week: A splashing success From 22 to 26 April, more than 600 swimmers of all ages received essential instruction from a dedicated team of over 130 instructors across 16 locations, including Carriacou and Petite Martinique View the full post Silversands National Learn to Swim Week: A splashing success on NOW Grenada.

Grenada’s young athletes shine with 13 medals at 2025 CARIFTA Games Sports Minister Hon. Delma Thomas praised the team’s grit and excellence, stating that “CARIFTA was nothing short of spectacular for Grenada” View the full post Grenada’s young athletes shine with 13 medals at 2025 CARIFTA Games on NOW Grenada.

Birding Festival celebrates newly named Grenada Wren “hidden in plain sight”  This year’s Birding Festival celebrates the official recognition of the Grenada Wren, often known as the House Bird, which was recognised by the American Ornithological Society as a distinct species in 2024 View the full post Birding Festival celebrates newly named Grenada Wren “hidden in plain sight”  on NOW Grenada.

NDC congratulates United National Congress on historic election victory “The UNC’s campaign, focused on economic renewal, job creation, and social inclusion, has clearly resonated with voters across the country” View the full post NDC congratulates United National Congress on historic election victory on NOW Grenada.