Caribbean News

UN message on World Press Freedom Day: 3 May 2026 “All freedom depends on press freedom. Without it, there can be no human rights, no sustainable development — and no peace” View the full post UN message on World Press Freedom Day: 3 May 2026 on NOW Grenada.

RGPF: Advisory regarding fires “The Royal Grenada Police Force has responded to 5 fire-related incidents for the tri-island state within the past 72 hours” View the full post RGPF: Advisory regarding fires on NOW Grenada.

Toward a digital dividend: Making Grenada’s digital VAT work for everyone “If Grenada applies a further 15% at the point of payment without coordination, consumers could end up paying tax twice on a single subscription” View the full post Toward a digital dividend: Making Grenada’s digital VAT work for everyone on NOW Grenada.

Traffic arrangements: Grenada Co-Op Bank’s Pump It Up walk Traffic arrangements will be in effect from 3:30 pm on Sunday, 3 May 2026, to facilitate the Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited annual Pump It Up family fun walk, until the conclusion of the event View the full post Traffic arrangements: Grenada Co-Op Bank’s Pump It Up walk on NOW Grenada.

Traffic arrangements: Carnival launch at National Cricket Stadium Traffic arrangements to facilitate the launch of Carnival on Saturday, 2 May 2026, at the National Cricket Stadium, will be in effect from 11 am until the conclusion of the event View the full post Traffic arrangements: Carnival launch at National Cricket Stadium on NOW Grenada.

Ariza Credit Union reports strong 2025 performance “The total distribution of EC$2,586,609 to members included EC$1,450,578 in dividends on Equity and Qualifying Shares (5%) and EC$1,136,031 in loan interest rebates (3%)” View the full post Ariza Credit Union reports strong 2025 performance on NOW Grenada.

420 MSMEs across 14 territories complete Project THRIVE 420 MSMEs across the Caribbean, including Grenada, participated in Phase 1 of Project THRIVE, an impactful capacity-building initiative designed to unlock export and finance potential View the full post 420 MSMEs across 14 territories complete Project THRIVE on NOW Grenada.

Grenada strengthens cruise sector positioning “Grenada’s delegation engaged directly with senior cruise line executives and partners to reinforce relationships, communicate destination developments, and support long-term sector growth” View the full post Grenada strengthens cruise sector positioning on NOW Grenada.

Call for proposals: Closing the Caribbean Plastic Tap initiative Interested organisations are encouraged to review the full guidelines and submit proposals by 11:59 pm (AST) on 31 May 2026 View the full post Call for proposals: Closing the Caribbean Plastic Tap initiative on NOW Grenada.

GOCA hosts ‘The Write Track’ Masterclass for Grenadian songwriters The songwriter’s masterclass is now part of a series of initiatives developed by GOCA to support skill-building, knowledge sharing and professional growth for emerging and established creatives within the music industry View the full post GOCA hosts ‘The Write Track’ Masterclass for Grenadian songwriters on NOW Grenada.