Grenada: Latest news in Grenada, October 5th, 2026

The major headlines and developments in Grenada for October 5, 2026:

• General Election Called for November 5, 2026: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell officially announced that Grenada will head to the polls on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The announcement follows the formal dissolution of the 4th session of the 11th Parliament by Governor-General Dame Cécile La Grenade on October 2, setting the stage for a major contest between the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New National Party (NNP).

  The New Today

• Election Machinery and Timelines: With Parliament dissolved, the writ of election has been issued and the Parliamentary Electoral Office has triggered the closing phase for voter registration ahead of the November ballot.

  Caribbean National Weekly

• Calls for Independent Police Inquiry: Transparency advocates have called for an independent, external probe concerning serious conduct allegations involving senior ranks within the Royal Grenada Police Force.

• National Observance of Child Month: Grenada opened its annual Child Month observances for October 2026 under the national theme focusing on health and safety responsibilities.

  nowgrenada.com

• Cultural Legacy: Tributes continue across the island and wider Caribbean following the passing of Grenada-born calypso icon, the Mighty Sparrow.

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