Grenada: Latest news in Grenada, October 6th, 2026

The most significant developments in Grenada include:

• Early General Elections Called: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell officially called a snap general election scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, nearly a year ahead of the constitutionally mandated schedule.

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• Dissolution of Parliament: Parliament was formally dissolved on October 2 by proclamation from Governor-General Dame Cécile La Grenade, and the election writ was officially issued, closing voter registration. Nomination Day has been set for mid-October.

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• Political Shifts: The upcoming election marks a major transition, as the opposition New National Party (NNP) campaigns without long-standing leader and former prime minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, who recently stepped down after 42 years of parliamentary service. The opposition has publicly challenged the Prime Minister to a national debate ahead of the vote.

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• National Debate and Campaign Kick-Off: Both the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the NNP have launched active campaign operations and rallies contesting all 15 constituency seats across the country.

• Infrastructure Upgrades: Under the G-CREWS climate-resilience project, major water infrastructure assetsincluding 100,000-gallon storage tanks in Mt. Royal and Belairwere recently commissioned to bolster the island’s long-term water security.

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