Latest news in Grenada? September 5th, 2026
05-09-2026
Key developments and headlines in Grenada as of September 5, 2026:
- Parliament Passes Supplementary Budget: The Lower House approved a supplementary appropriation of EC$310.9 million to meet government expenditure priorities. The bill moves to the Senate amid debates and fiscal assessments regarding national spending commitments. nowgrenada.com
- Economic Assessment of VAT-Free Shopping: Retailers and authorities are evaluating consumer activity following the government’s inaugural VAT-free weekend. While the initiative spurred heavy retail foot traffic and commercial turnover, stakeholders are reviewing logistical and operational aspects ahead of planned future rounds. nowgrenada.com
- Infrastructure Works & Traffic Advisories: The Ministry of Infrastructure announced the temporary closure of Balthazar Bridge in St. Andrew starting Monday, September 7, to facilitate critical structural restoration under the Grenada Resilience initiative. Additionally, temporary traffic adjustments are in place in St. George’s around the National Library for scheduled maintenance work. nowgrenada.com+ 1
- Public Utility Maintenance: The national power utility, GRENLEC, released its planned service interruption schedule for September 6–12 across targeted areas to accommodate transmission upgrades and preventive electrical maintenance. GRENLEC
- Ministry Services Relocation: The Ministry of Education relocated several direct public services to the Ministerial Complex, operating regular weekday hours to streamline administrative processing and public engagement. nowgrenada.com