What are the latest news in Grenada? August 31st, 2026
Key recent developments and news headlines in Grenada include:
- School Reopening Schedule: The Ministry of Education confirmed the official reopening date for primary and secondary schools across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique as Monday, August 31, 2026, addressing recent public scheduling discussions. | NOW Grenada———
- Cost-of-Living Relief and VAT-Free Shopping Days: The Ministry of Finance initiated a package of cost-of-living relief measures, including six designated VAT-free shopping days scheduled across August, September, and October 2026 (beginning late August). The government has also zero-rated VAT on electricity bills through the end of the year and maintained fuel price caps.- WIC News+ 1———
- CBI Residence Requirement Deferred: The Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada deferred the implementation of the proposed 30-day residency requirement for Citizenship by Investment applicants, pending the operational launch of the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regional Authority (ECCIRA) and joint alignment among OECS member states. -IMI Daily——–
- Public Health Alerts: The Ministry of Health issued advisories urging increased public vigilance and community vector-control measures due to an uptick in reported dengue fever cases.- | NOW Grenada———
- Offshore Energy and Hydrocarbon Promotion: Government representatives participated in international energy forums (including IMAGE 2026) to promote Grenada’s underexplored offshore hydrocarbon potential ahead of planned future licensing rounds. -| NOW Grenada——–