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Call for Grenada to legalise abortion under all circumstances

6 days ago | nowgrenada.com | Linda Straker

by Linda Straker 171 recommendations suggested to Grenada during 2025 Universal Period Review Iceland, UK, Peru, Phillipines, Nepal, Netherlands, and Latvia contributed recommendations Criminal Code Section 234 provides for 10 years imprisonment for intentionally and unlawfully causing abortion Amending the Criminal Code to legalise abortion under all circumstances is among the 171 recommendations suggested to Grenada during its 2025 Universal Period Review (UPR) or the review of Grenada’s...
Grenada tells UPR working group it intends to repeal death penalty

1 week ago | nowgrenada.com | Linda Straker

by Linda StrakerGrenada’s Universal Period Review took place in Geneva on 5 MayLast hanging occurred in Grenada in 1978Privy Council ruled death penalty in Grenada is constitutionalThe Government of Grenada is planning to remove the death penalty as a punishment for a criminal offence, but before a final decision is made, the public will give suggestions and recommendations as part of a consultative process.
Grenada developing national ocean policy

1 week ago | nowgrenada.com | Linda Straker

by Linda StrakerMinistry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs established in late 2024Draft ocean policy developed in 2019 through OECS was not finalisedMinistry staff revising existing laws and developing national ocean policyDeveloping an ocean policy, which will become a guiding document for the country’s ocean space and ocean economy, is one of the objectives of the recently established Ministry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs.
Venezuela recommends climate change capacity building for Grenada at 2025 UPR

1 week ago | nowgrenada.com | Linda Straker

by Linda StrakerRecommendations following 2025 review are expected to be published by 9 MayGrenada is one of 14 States to be reviewed by UPR Working GroupVenezuela in strong support of volunteer mechanism of the reportVenezuela has recommended that Grenada engage in capacity building to meet the challenges caused by climate change as well as review domestic legislation that guarantees the protection of human rights.
Hurricane Beryl duties exemptions expiring 30 June

1 week ago | nowgrenada.com | Linda Straker

by Linda StrakerCustoms (Post-Hurricane Beryl Customs Duties Exemptions) Order 2025 published in Government Gazette 2 May editionItems arriving in Grenada before 1 July 2024 or after 30 June 2025 will not be exemptWaivers granted under Sections 4 and 5 of the order shall expire on 30 JuneGovernment’s exemption for building materials and household furnishing for people affected by the passage of Hurricane Beryl will end on 30 June 2025.
Anticipated fallout after Hurricane Beryl which triggered Escape Clause did not materialise

1 week ago | nowgrenada.com | Linda Straker

by Linda Straker FRA Escape Clause triggered in September 2024, following Hurricane Beryl Primary surplus of 11.3% of GDP recorded in 2024 Negative fiscal balances are projected for 2025 The Fiscal Resilience Oversight Committee (FROC) in its 2024 report said that Central Government finances strengthened substantially in 2024, and deterioration in the fiscal balances projected due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl, and which was included in the memorandum to support the activation of Section 9...
GTUC president: All not well in labour movement

1 week ago | nowgrenada.com | Linda Straker

by Linda Straker Lewis said government exploits workers by violating Employment Act During 2022 election campaign, granting permanent or established status to all public sector employees was promised Lewis concerned about recruitment of anti-worker personnel to serve on statutory bodies “Clouds are starting to feel heavier, with a possible threat of bad weather” — that’s how Andre Lewis, President of the Grenada Trades Union Council (GTUC), described the current industrial relations climate...
GPWU will not accept 4% increases under 2026 collective agreement

1 week ago | nowgrenada.com | Linda Straker

by Linda StrakerNew collective agreement begins 1 January 2026Fiscal Resilience Act mandates salaries and wages capped to certain percentage of total budgetHazzard, elected PWU president in March 2025, currently only female trade union leader in GrenadaDaisy Hazzard, President of the Grenada Public Workers Union (GPWU) has warned the government that the union will not be accepting 4% increases for members under the new collective agreement which should commence from 1 January 2026.
Covid-19 blamed for Government inability to implement 3rd UPR recommendations

2 weeks ago | nowgrenada.com | Linda Straker

by Linda Straker148 recommendations received following Universal Periodic Review in 2020Covid-19 pandemic diverted limited financial and human resourcesLatest human rights record will be examined on Monday, 5 MayThe Grenada Government has said that the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to its inability to implement several of the recommendations received following the presentation of its 3rd Universal Periodic Review in 2020.
Labour minister promises Occupational Safety and Health legislation

2 weeks ago | nowgrenada.com | Linda Straker

by Linda Straker OSH laws typically cover areas like hazard identification and control, training, equipment maintenance, and worker rights 13th Caribbean Labour Ministers meeting was held in Guyana from 6–7 April 2-day event focused on strengthening regional cooperation, advancing decent work, and improving labour governance Grenada is to introduce Occupational Safety and Health legislation that will ensure employers implement and enforce health and safety standards in workplaces and...