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Grenadian ex-Senator Neilon Franklyn was poisoned, preliminary autopsy reveals
Associates Times
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Grenada is in shock following the sudden death of former opposition senator Neilon Franklyn, whose autopsy has preliminary concluded that he succumbed to poisoning likely caused by antifreeze, a toxic coolant commonly used in vehicles. The...
Venezuelan Ambassador warns US military build-up threatens regional peace
St. Lucia Times
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September 9, 2025
The Caribbean has long been framed as a “zone of peace” in global diplomacy. That vision is now under strain. On September 2, President Donald Trump announced that US forces had struck what Washington described as a Venezuelan drug vessel in the...
As US ramps up military presence, appeals for help in narco-sub tragedy
Trinidad Express
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September 9, 2025
THE brother of missing Coast Guard officer Able Seaman Keiron Simon—who entered a narco-submarine as part of a multinational drug operation before it sank in February—is appealing for the aid of the US government in retrieving the vessel, and...
Grenadian Musician Mykal Blaize Robertson Found Dead at Home
Associates Times
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Grenada: Renowned Pianists and the leader of the Pan Wizards Steel Orchestra, Mykal Blaize Robertson was found dead in his bead on Sunday morning. Reports are that he died in his sleep, but no confirmation is there yet over the cause of death....
Grenada ratifies historic treaty to protect marine biodiversity
Now Grenada
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September 7, 2025
The Government of Grenada is pleased to announce the formal ratification of the United Nations Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Grenada’s...
Entergy Mississippi invests $33 million to enhance power reliability in Grenada County
Jackson Advocate - Mississippi
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September 9, 2025
JANS – Entergy Mississippi customers in Grenada County are now being served by a more reliable transmission grid. The company recently completed a $33-million project to support power load growth in Grenada’s industrial corridor. The project...
From Guyana to Grenada, small businesses powering new Africa/Caribbean trade links
News Room
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September 9, 2025
Small businesses are emerging as the true drivers of Africa/Caribbean trade and for Guyana, that means new opportunities for its entrepreneurs to connect with finance, markets and networks once out of reach. Speaking at the 4th Intra-African Trade...
Afreximbank eyes deeper ties with Grenada and wider Caribbean
Now Grenada
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September 8, 2025
by Curlan Campbell Intra-African Trade Fair, held every 2 years, is currently underway in Algeria Successful Afro-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) was held in Grenada Afreximbank signed MoU with Grenada Development Bank The African...
US military threat to Venezuela
Gulf Today
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September 9, 2025
Is United States President Donald Trump, who is quite eager to win the Nobel Prize for Peace, preparing to launch a military attack on Venezuela? The build-up of the naval ships in south Caribbean is a clear signal that the US plans some kind of...
Grenada, St. Kitts PMs, Nigeria’s Finance, Trade Ministers, Gov, Others Laud Dangote Industries at 2025 IATF
Lagos Post Online
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September 6, 2025
Prominent leaders including the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell; the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew; Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Industry,...
Grenada, St. Kitts PMs, Others Laud Dangote Industries At 2025 IATF
New Telegraph
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September 5, 2025
Prominent leaders including the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell; the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew; Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Industry,...
Grenadian students receive 9 scholarships awarded by Cuba
Now Grenada
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September 5, 2025
The ceremony to award the scholarships to 9 Grenadian students took place at the Cuban Embassy in Grenada. The ceremony was attended by Elvis Morain, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education; Kizelle Gilbert, head of the Scholarship...
Caribbean Matters: Rubio continues attacks on Cuban medical missions
Daily Kos
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September 13, 2025
Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. Last week we took a look at the...
Grenada joins CAF
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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September 5, 2025
Business Ryan Hamilton-Davis An Hour Ago A panoramic view of Grenada. - Grenada is the latest member of the Development Bank of Central America (CAF), becoming a Series C shareholder in the bank. CAF made the announcement in a media release shared...
Minister of Information Technology emphasises the importance of Cybersecurity
Searchlight
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September 5, 2025
From Left: Jenna Flavian, delivering remarks on behalf of the OECS Commission and Nadine Bushell, CARICOM IMPACS , Assistant Director – Project Robust cybersecurity must be at the heart of the digital transformation that is currently taking place...
5 Caribbean island alternatives for a crowd-free escape
AOL
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Britannia Bay is the only designated mooring location on the exclusive island of Mustique. Photograph by Chris Mouyiaris, AWL ImagesThis article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Detour destinations are booming. In fact,...
Grenada shines on global stage at World Football Summit in Hong Kong
Now Grenada
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September 4, 2025
President of the Grenada Football Association (GFA), Marlon Glean, made a compelling contribution to the global football discourse during his recent participation in the prestigious World Football Summit (WFS) held in Hong Kong. Sitting alongside...
Three Grenadian soca songs featured on Spotify’s Local Pulse NYC
Associates Times
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Grenada: Three soca songs from Grenada have been featured on “Spotify’s Local Pulse” in New York City Chat. Covering the week of August 29 to September 4, 2025, the chart placed Grenadina Soca at the heart of New York’s Caribbean Day Parade...
Grenada joins CAF as newest shareholder country
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Grenada has become the latest shareholder country of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean. The government confirmed that it has completed the process to join the institution as a Series C shareholder....
Grenada Is Newest Shareholder Country of CAF
St. Vincent Times
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September 4, 2025
The Government of Grenada has officially completed the process to become the newest shareholder country of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean. With Grenada’s incorporation, CAF now has six CARICOM members among its 24...