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1 gas station in cities throughout Grenada County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 26
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Grenada County selling...

Hackers targeting local financial institutions
A former Grenada banker believes that the local credit unions will have to come together and invest in equipment and technology to prevent international hackers from breaking into their security system and accessing hundreds of thousands of...

Visa restrictions said to be retarding business
Visa restrictions continue to limit mobility for many nations in the Global South and hinder Africa-Caribbean trade, high-level delegates at an investment forum have said. According to the latest version of the Henley Passport Index, which ranks...

Go-Invest sees trade opportunities from Grenada forum
Seearam Dabicharran with a Natura packet -Guyanese businesses test market, heartbreak for one The Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest) sees a potential lucrative market for small- and medium-sized businesses to export their products to the...

Tochil Nwaneri advocates regional economic integration, development at 2025 Africaribbean trade, investment forum
In an era marked by global economic uncertainty, geo-political tensions, and fragmented supply chains, Africa and the Caribbean are at a critical juncture. These and more were part of the discussions in the just concluded fourth Afri-Caribbean...

How a Grenadian Nurse and a Biafran Brigadier Helped Raise Murtala Muhammed’s Children Across Continents—After a War
This Thursday, we begin the formal funeral rites for Mrs. Joan Eze, a nurse practitioner from Grenada who became family to us in every sense that mattered. She was married to Mazi Anthony Eze of Arochukwu—our dear Uncle Tony—who passed away nearly...

12.5% reduction in stayover arrivals first 5 months of 2025
by Linda Straker In first 3 months of 2024, Grenada was not yet faced with economic high tension and uncertainty Decline of Caribbean stayover arrivals by 16.6%; Grenada recorded 12.5% drop Stayover arrivals from all major markets showed...

St Lucia & Africa Forging Economic Ties
HON. PHILIP J PIERRE PRIME MINISTER OF SAINT LUCIA EMANCIPATION DAY 2025 Good day, my fellow Saint Lucians, After 191 years since the abolition of slavery, we have made much progress as African descendants in overcoming the inhumane treatment and...
Tanzania, Grenada ties to boost industrial growth, youth employment
GRENADA: TANZANIA has pledged to strengthen ties with Grenada by sharing technology and expertise to boost industrial development and create youth employment, particularly in the production and service sectors. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said...

Belize Secures US$20M World Bank Credit for Climate and Disaster Readiness
Earlier today, the World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million Development Policy Credit with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO) for Belize. This funding aims to provide emergency financing in the event...

ANSA Coatings Grenada Ltd launches Berger Trowel-On
Ansa Coatings Grenada Ltd proudly introduces Berger Trowel-On, a textured coating engineered to deliver long-lasting beauty, superior performance, and meaningful choices for Caribbean homes and businesses. Formulated with advanced technology,...

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Grenada County in week ending July 26
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Grenada County selling...

Africaribbean Trade and Investment Forum Communiqué
We, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of Grenada, convened the 4th AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) from 28 to 29 July 2025 in St George’s, Grenada, under the theme, Resilience and Transformation —...

Griffin: Private sectors in Bahamas, Africa have to recognize trade opportunities
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – As Caribbean countries begin to set up the institutions that will enable easier, more direct trade with African nations, Chairman of the Bahamas Trade Commission Senator Barry Griffin told Guardian Business on Tuesday that...

Select committee appointed to examine new CBI legislation in Antigua
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antigua and Barbuda Parliament has appointed a select committee to conduct an in-depth study of the new legislation that is intended to form part of regional efforts to harmonise their respective legislations on the...
IMA to embark on West Africa tour to promote and sell Grenada’s citizenship
The chief executive officer of the Investment Migration Agency (IMA), Thomas Anthony, says Grenada will be focusing on marketing the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme when it embarks upon a tour of West Africa in...

Komal Singh calls for bold shipping reforms, agro-investments to unlock Africa-Caribbean trade potential
Home Business Komal Singh calls for bold shipping reforms, agro-investments to unlock Africa-Caribbean trade... — ACTIF2025 Panel Highlights Urgent Need for Political Will, Infrastructure, and Logistics Overhaul By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy...

African and Caribbean countries in prep stages for GB trade center
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – African and Caribbean countries are in the process of designing their spaces for Grand Bahama’s Afro-Caribbean Trade and Expo Center, being developed by the Ministry for Grand Bahama and the African Export-Import Bank...
Tanzania, Qatar agree to deepen ties in trade, investment
Home/Politics/Diplomacy/Tanzania, Qatar agree to deepen ties in trade, investment DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has agreed to deepen cooperation with Qatar in various key areas to promote trade and investment, based on peace, security, and sustainable...

Mene: Afri-Caribbean markets need to combat global trade instability
In light of the ongoing disruptions in global trade, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat's Secretary-General, Wamkele Mene, has underscored a strategic pivot towards bolstering trade ties between Africa and the Caribbean....