Latest news in Grenada? September 17th, 2026
17-09-2026
Key recent developments concerning Grenada around mid-September 2026 include:
Spicemas Tourism Surge: Official tourism figures released this week revealed that Grenada’s 2026 Spicemas carnival delivered major economic growth. The island recorded 11,299 total visitor arrivals during the 10-day festival windowa 20% jump over 2025 and a near 42% increase compared to 2024, driven strongly by non-national travelers.
Caribbean Journal+ 1FIFA U-15 World Cup Draw: In international sports, Grenada was drawn into Group K for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival alongside India, Bahrain, Cameroon, Laos, and Senegal ahead of next month’s tournament in Baku.
ANI NewsDiplomatic Engagements: The government continues regional and bilateral outreach, recently engaging in Eastern Caribbean ministerial discussions on marine resources and expanding bilateral economic and educational ties.
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