Latest news in Grenada? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
- Parliamentary Boycott over Oil and Gas Reporting: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell voiced disappointment following a boycott by the opposition New National Party (NNP) of a special joint sitting of Parliament. The session was convened to receive an update from the Hydrocarbons Technical Working Group (HTWG) regarding the nation’s oil and gas exploration data and past contractual arrangements. The opposition objected on procedural grounds, arguing that technical groups should not address the House directly prior to a formal laying of reports. The St Kitts Nevis Observer+ 1
- Infrastructure and Public Financing: The administration has been actively defending an EC161millionroadinfrastructureandfinancinginitiativeaimedatrepairingnationaltransitcorridors.Concurrently,thegovernmentwenttotheregionaldebtmarkettoauctionEC20 million in 91-day Treasury Bills on the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange. NOW Grenada
- National Pandemic Preparedness Framework: The Ministry of Health launched an initiative to bolster the country’s national readiness for future respiratory pathogen pandemics, updating cross-sectoral protocols to handle acute public health emergencies.
- Electric Mobility Transition: Marking World EV Day, officials highlighted ongoing steps under the National Energy Policy for Transport, which includes rolling out electric vehicles into the public fleet, expanding charging infrastructure, and granting tax relief and concessions on maintenance supplies for public transport operators. NOW Grenada
- Prolonged Heatwave Advisory: The Grenada Meteorological Service issued warnings as the country navigated an extended heatwave, with daytime temperatures continuously surpassing 32.5°C (90.5°F) at Point Salines, prompting public advisories on heat safety and hydration. NOW Grenada