Latest news in Grenada? September 20th, 2026
20-09-2026
The latest news and developments in Grenada leading up to September 20, 2026, include:
Elections and Political Manifestos: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) have entered the “return and implementation” phase of their novel grassroots “People’s Manifesto,” engaging constituents directly to shape party policy ahead of upcoming general elections. Mitchell announced that candidate selections are nearing completion, with 12 of 15 constituency candidates finalized, alongside proposals to modernize the financial services sector and grow non-tax revenues.
Energy and Petroleum Price Adjustments: The Ministry of Finance implemented its latest petroleum price adjustments, effective September 18, 2026. While gasoline and diesel rates remained stable, domestic prices for kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG/cooking gas) saw upward revisions.
Fiscal Operations: The Government of Grenada offered EC$20 million in 91-day Treasury bills on the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange (ECSE) via the Regional Government Securities Market as part of its ongoing debt and cash-flow management strategy.
Infrastructure and Climate Resilience: Ongoing project reviews under the World Bank-backed Grenada Resilience Improvement Project (GRIP) continue to advance, focusing on key transport corridors, bridge rehabilitation, and coastal protection works along vulnerable shorelines like Soubise.