Caribbean Boxing: Laured “The Lion” Stewart headlines the CBO’s second pro-am card tonight at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, taking on former Venezuelan cruiserweight champion Williams Ocando in what’s billed as his toughest test yet. Cricket: The Windward Islands Volcanoes are relocating their franchise base to St Lucia’s Daren Sammy Cricket Ground for the next three years, starting Oct. 1, with a new training boost for local players and coaches. Chess: Grenada’s 10-player team departs Saturday for the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan, with both male and female squads coached by experienced former South African Olympians. Arts & Culture: Afro Plus Fest’s success is being credited to community support and local leadership, with organisers and county partners highlighting the value of youth-driven creativity. Local Media: Grenada mourns two major media losses, including broadcaster Jerome “Jerry” Romain, remembered as a broadcasting pioneer. Tourism & Food: Flavours of Grenada 2026 returns as an investment, trade and tourism showcase in the UK, spotlighting rum and chocolate to international partners. Sports Development: The GFA launches a grassroots primary school football campaign to keep kids playing year-round and build a clear pathway to club and national youth football.
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Local Sports Spotlight: Grenada’s chess scene is heating up as 10 top players depart Saturday, 12 September, for the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan (15–27 September), with a full male and female team and experienced coaches. Grassroots Football: The Grenada Football Association is taking football directly into primary schools with a new grassroots campaign, linking school play to weekly programmes and club pathways. Cricket Franchise Move: The Windward Islands Volcanoes are relocating their base to the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia starting October 1, aiming to boost local training and development. Arts & Community Loss: Grenada’s broadcasting world mourns Jerome “Jerry” Romain, remembered as a “grand-father” of radio training and on-air standards, alongside the passing of media graphic artist Lydia Robertson. Tourism & Wellness: GHTA returns its free PSA screening programme for 100 men across September, supporting tourism workers’ health. Music & Culture: Afro Plus Fest returns to celebrate diaspora culture, with organisers highlighting unity, fashion, food, and music.
Afro Plus Fest Afterglow: Afro Plus Fest’s three-day run in Prince George’s County left a clear message: chasing your passions can build community and spotlight diversity, with organizers and officials praising the festival’s all-ages cultural mix. Chess on the Move: Grenada’s 10-player team is set to depart for the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan, led by experienced coaches and featuring both male and female squads. School Upgrade: St Dominic’s RC School Block #5 has been officially handed over—four new classrooms plus climate-resilient upgrades, funded via the CDB and Basic Needs Trust Fund Programme. Cost of Living Relief: Grenada’s VAT-Free Shopping Days have new dates—2–3 October—with a reminder of key 0% VAT items already covered year-round. Youth & Women in Agriculture: OECS and Grenada wrapped a regional symposium pushing youth and women to drive agricultural transformation and food security. Digital Skills Push: OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship applications open 10 September, closing 20 September, with training areas from AI to cybersecurity. Local Football Pathway: The Grenada Football Association launches a grassroots primary school campaign to feed weekly programmes into club and national youth football. Tourism Health Benefit: GHTA’s free PSA screening returns for 100 men across September, supporting tourism workers’ wellbeing. World EV Day: Grenada marks World EV Day 2026 with a focus on cutting motoring costs and expanding charging and policy readiness.
Grenada in the spotlight: The High Commission for Grenada in the UK hosted “Flavours of Grenada 2026” in London, with talks and showcases linking investors and tourism partners to local rum and chocolate, chaired by British-Grenadian actor Fraser James. Digital skills push: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens 10 September, offering industry-focused training across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital marketing. Youth chess on the rise: Grenada’s under-16 champion Jaedyn Pierre and junior player Aiden Victor both topped CSEC subjects, with Pierre also set for the 2026 FIDE Chess Olympiad. Football pathway: The Grenada Football Association launches a Grassroots Primary School Campaign to bring weekly football back into schools and build a steady route into club and national youth play. Sport abroad: Grenada’s Mixed Martial Arts team heads to the IMMAF Pan American Championship in Mexico (Sept 9–15) with two athletes representing the island. Tourism health benefit: GHTA’s free PSA screening returns for 100 men aged 40+ during September, with pre-registration required. Road updates: Belmont minor road closes Sunday 13 September (7am–6pm) for concrete works. Community social idea: “Conversations at Sunset” is seeking interest from employed or retired single adults (30–99) for new, conversation-led social meetups in Grenada.
Chess & Education: Grenada’s Jaedyn Pierre and Aiden Victor both cleared CSEC exams with passes in all 12 subjects, following strong runs for the island at regional and international junior chess events. Grassroots Football: The Grenada Football Association is pushing football into primary schools with a new grassroots campaign, linking Saturday programmes to school and club pathways. Combat Sports: Grenada’s GMMAA says two athletes will represent the country at the 2026 IMMAF Pan American Championship in Mexico, with leadership and coaching support in place. Fashion & Design: Designers Raul Lopez and Rachel Scott talk architecture-inspired silhouettes and how garment “structures” shape the body and space. College Sports: Kalila Daley commits to play D1 soccer at the University of Connecticut, after earlier regional representation. Tourism Health: GHTA’s free PSA screening returns for 100 men across September, with pre-registration required. Digital Government: Grenada’s Digital Transformation Agency Act is now law, aiming to connect government systems more smoothly. World EV Day: Grenada marks EV Day 2026 with a focus on cutting motoring costs and expanding charging and policy support. Boxing (Local): Laured “The Lion” Stewart targets another knockout this Saturday in a pro-am card in Guyana. Community Social Idea: “Conversations at Sunset” is scouting interest for a new adult social concept in Grenada.
Caribbean Travel Buzz: Explora Journeys just mapped out its 2026-27 Caribbean season, with sailings across two ships from mid-October 2026 to March 2027, including stops like St Barthélemy, St Lucia and the British Virgin Islands. Regional Music Spotlight: The Caribbean Music Awards 2026 revealed its first performer lineup, with Grenadian artist V’ghn leading the nominations heading into the Sept. 19 ceremony in Port of Spain. Grenada Tourism & Wellness: GHTA is back with a free PSA screening drive for 100 men (ages 40+), running 1–30 September at Allied Medical Laboratory clinics. Grenada Tech & Governance: Grenada’s Digital Transformation Agency Act takes effect, giving the digital government push a statutory foundation. Local Culture & Community: A new “Conversations at Sunset” concept is seeking interest from employed and retired adults (30+) for low-pressure social meetups across Grenada. Sports & Talent: Jereem “The Dream” Richards and Keshorn Walcott are in the mix for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
Grenada Digital Push: Grenada has passed its Digital Transformation Agency law, giving the DTA a statutory base to better connect government systems and cut down on citizens repeating information. Local Arts & Community: A new “Conversations at Sunset” concept is being tested in Grenada for single adults (30–99), with organizers asking residents for what kinds of social outings they actually want. Sports & Youth Development: Bulldog Amateur Boxing Club is welcoming beginners at the Sanderson Center, teaching fundamentals like footwork and handwork in a safe, structured setup. Music & Culture Abroad: Afro Plus Fest roared through Prince George’s County with music, food, fashion and diaspora pride, while Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day Parade kept Caribbean culture front and center—despite separate shootings and stabbings that marred the celebrations. Film Buzz: Some locations are offering early advance screenings of Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday,” including a Grenada Hills 9 Regency Theaters date.
Marvel Buzz: Some fans may catch Avengers: Doomsday two days early via a Dec. 16 “special advance screening” at Regency Theatres’ Grenada Hills 9 in California. Local Sports & Fitness: Bulldog Amateur Boxing Club is welcoming beginners, teaching footwork and handwork in a safe, structured setup before members move toward sparring or competition. Grenada Digital Push: Grenada has passed its Digital Transformation Agency law, aiming to connect government systems so people don’t have to repeat information across departments. Caribbean Culture Abroad: Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day Parade drew huge crowds and pride—though shootings and stabbings near the route injured several people. New Social Idea for Adults: “Conversations at Sunset” is gauging interest for a new Grenada social concept for single adults (30–99), focused on real conversation and outings, not speed dating. Heat Alert: Grenada issued precautions as a heatwave hit Point Salines for the 10th day. Debates Season: Grenlec Debates returns with training for students and coaches; prelims begin Sept. 21.
Caribbean Carnival in Brooklyn: West Indian American Day Parade celebrations on Eastern Parkway were marred by violence, with three separate shootings injuring victims (all expected to survive) and five earlier stabbings, even as tens of thousands of masqueraders and revellers filled the route with soca, calypso, zouk, steelpan and food. Reality TV Spotlight: Below Deck Mediterranean’s Aesha Scott pushed back on backlash tied to Nathan Gallagher’s domestic violence arrest, defending the show’s casting and on-set culture. Grenada Arts & Culture: The 9th Grenada Contemporary is set to spotlight local creativity, while Pure Grenada was named a finalist for the Family Traveller Awards 2026. Grenada Tourism Jobs: The Grenada Tourism Authority is hiring for cruise-season roles (Team Leader and Customer Service Representatives) for October 2026–2027. Sports (Regional Pride): Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage made Diamond League history by winning the men’s javelin final in Brussels; Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott took bronze and Grenada’s Anderson Peters finished fourth. Local Notices: Grenlec Debates returns with the preliminary round starting 21 September, and traffic changes are in place for Balthazar Bridge works and National Library building activity.
Caribbean Culture in Motion: Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day Parade lit up Eastern Parkway with flags, costumes and soca/dancehall/reggae energy, as New Yorkers proudly repped roots across the Caribbean diaspora. Roads & Reality Check: PM Dickon Mitchell defended Grenada’s EC$161m Design-Finance-Build road plan, with Parliament debating a EC$310.9m supplementary appropriation and concerns about local contractor access. Debates Season Returns: The Grenlec Debates kicked off with training for students and coaches from 18 secondary schools, with prelims set for 21 September. Music Spotlight: Motown Gold is set for a big Saturday night throwback in Huntsville, featuring hits from Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder and more. Jobs for Creatives: FoodHub Grenada is hiring contract Marketing Personnel, while a separate vacancy seeks a Multi-Skilled Carpenter. Tech & Future Focus: Island Innovators announced its Gold Economy Digital & Tech Leadership Assembly on 10 September at The Flying Fish, Mount Cinnamon. Heatwave Alert: Grenada marked a 10th day of heatwave conditions, with advisories urging residents to take precautions.
Caribbean Sports Spotlight: Trinidad and Tobago’s Shastri Ramsanahie and Kozo Martin are set for the Caribbean Boxing Championships in Guyana on Sept. 12, facing Guyanese opponents as the CBO pushes regional amateur development. Track & Field Buzz: Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage made Diamond League Final history in Brussels with an 89.04m javelin win, while Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott took bronze and Grenada’s Anderson Peters finished fourth. Grenada Arts & Culture: The 9th Grenada Contemporary is bringing inter-island creativity to Art House 473, with a painting workshop by Trinidad artist Edward Bowen (Sept. 8–11) and a film screening of Dr Yao Ramesar’s “Fortune For All” on Sept. 12. Local Tech & Tourism: Island Innovators will host a Gold Economy Digital & Tech Leadership Assembly in Grenada on Sept. 10, and the Grenada Tourism Authority is hiring cruise-season staff for Oct 2026–2027.
Diamond League Glory: Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan to win the men’s javelin title at the 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels, throwing 89.04m in the third round as Keshorn Walcott took bronze and Grenada’s Anderson Peters finished fourth. Grenada Arts & Film: The Grenada Contemporary returns with an inter-island workshop series at Art House 473 (Edward Bowen painting, 8–11 Sept) and a film screening on 12 Sept of Dr Yao Ramesar’s Fortune For All. Local Culture & Tourism: The Grenada Tourism Authority is hiring for the October 2026–2027 cruise season, including a Team Leader and Customer Service Representatives for visitor-facing roles. Sports Viewing Guide: Valencia vs Barcelona and other match listings are circulating with start times and streaming options, including Grenada’s Disney+ Premium Caribbean availability. Community Notices: RGPF traffic changes are set for Balthazar Bridge (7 Sept) and National Library works (6 Sept).
Diamond League Javelin Glory: Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage made history in Brussels, becoming the first Sri Lankan to win the men’s javelin title at the 2026 Diamond League Final with an 89.04m third-round throw, while Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott took bronze and Grenada’s Anderson Peters finished fourth. Local Sports Viewing: If you’re planning to catch big matches, listings are out for Valencia vs Barcelona (Sept 6) and Newcastle vs Bournemouth, with streaming and TV options noted for Grenada and beyond. Caribbean Culture in New York: New York Caribbean Carnival Week kicks off its 59th anniversary with food, music, mas, steelpan and youth events, including Blockomania and Socafest lineups. Grenada Arts Calendar: The Grenada Contemporary returns with an inter-island workshop series at Art House 473 (Sept 8–11) and a film screening on Sept 12. Tourism Jobs: The Grenada Tourism Authority is hiring for cruise-season roles (Team Leader and Customer Service Representatives) for Oct 2026–2027.
Sports Spotlight: Keshorn Walcott ended his Diamond League run with javelin bronze in Brussels (83.99m), while Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the men’s final with 89.04m—Grenada’s Anderson Peters finished fourth (83.70m). Local Talent & Tourism: Grenada’s Art House 473 is hosting Grenada Contemporary with Trinidad artists—Edward Bowen’s painting workshop (8–11 Sept) and Dr Yao Ramesar’s film screening “Fortune For All” (12 Sept). Caribbean Culture Abroad: New York Caribbean Carnival Week kicks off its 59th anniversary with music, mas, steelpan and youth events, including Blockomania and Socafest lineups. Where to Watch: Valencia vs Barcelona (Sept 6) and Newcastle vs Bournemouth have full global TV/streaming listings, with Grenada covered via Disney+ Premium Caribbean. Cruise & Jobs: GTA is hiring for Grenada’s 2026–27 cruise season, and P&O Cruises is running a Caribbean fly-cruise prize draw featuring Grenada among stops.
Grenada Arts & Film: Grenada Contemporary is bringing Trinidad artists to Art House 473 for a hands-on painting workshop (8–11 Sept, 5–8pm) and then a film screening of Dr Yao Ramesar’s Fortune For All on 12 Sept. Local Culture & Talent: Digital Growth Inc says Grenada can build real tech businesses and export-ready products, urging founders to solve problems and plan distribution beyond the island. Tourism Jobs: The Grenada Tourism Authority is hiring for the October 2026–2027 cruise season—Team Leader plus Customer Service Representatives (Spanish or French a plus). Sports Spotlight: Jereem “The Dream” Richards and Keshorn Walcott will represent T&T at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels, with Richards set for the 400m and Walcott in javelin. Community & Education: The Ministry of Education has relocated in-person services to the nearby Ministerial Complex, and the Grenada RISING foundational literacy programme continues to roll out to boost reading by age 9. Road Updates: RGPF announces Balthazar Bridge closure from 7 Sept and National Library traffic changes on 6 Sept.
Sports on TV: Newcastle United take on Bournemouth with global channel listings now posted for the Saturday 12:30pm (UK) kick-off, including options across Europe and the Caribbean. Track & Field Streaming: Jereem “The Dream” Richards and Keshorn Walcott headline the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels, with Richards in the men’s 400m and Walcott in the javelin—plus a separate guide for how to watch Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage’s Diamond League Final run. Tourism Jobs: The Grenada Tourism Authority is hiring for cruise-season roles—Team Leader and Customer Service Representatives—asking for customer-facing skills and basic Spanish or French. Grenada Arts & Film: The Grenada Contemporary brings a Trinidad artist painting workshop (8–11 Sept) and a film screening of Dr Yao Ramesar’s “Fortune For All” (12 Sept) at Art House 473. Local Culture & Community: RGPF marks Recruit Class 2026 with a Passing Out Ceremony, celebrating new officers ready to serve Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. Cruise Holiday Giveaway: P&O Cruises is running a prize draw for a Caribbean fly-cruise holiday for two, featuring stops including Grenada.
Road Closures & Traffic Moves: RGPF says Balthazar Bridge in St Andrew shuts to vehicles from Monday, 7 Sept for bridge restoration, with detours via Upper Capitol/Grand Bras and St Cloud/Bylands/La Force, plus heavy equipment restrictions. Weekend Commuter Alert: On Sunday, 6 Sept (8:30am–4pm), work at the National Library triggers no-entry/no-through rules around Matthew Street and The Carenage, plus no-parking zones near the library and Monckton Street. VAT-Free Weekend Buzz: Grenada’s first VAT-free shopping weekend (28–29 Aug) pulled big crowds, but shoppers and retailers flagged traffic jams, transport limits, and confusion over qualifying items. Local Arts & Film: Grenada Contemporary brings Trinidad artists to Art House 473 (8–11 Sept) with a painting workshop, and Dr Yao Ramesar screens “Fortune For All” on 12 Sept. Music/Entertainment: Captain Morgan’s “Captain While You Can” tailgate tour kicks off in the US from 6 Sept, while a monthly “what’s on” guide highlights September events. Sports Spotlight: Jereem “The Dream” Richards and Keshorn Walcott represent T&T at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels.
Track & Field Spotlight: Jereem “The Dream” Richards and Keshorn Walcott will represent T&T at the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels, with Richards set for the men’s 400m and Walcott in the javelin. Grenada Music: Soca stars Snakey and SandXila Aird clinched the 2026 Grenada Power Soca Monarch with “Raging Seas,” a high-energy track about a sinking ship and “playing mas” as things go wrong. Grenada Arts & Film: The Grenada Contemporary returns with a hands-on painting workshop (Edward Bowen, Sept 8–11) and a film screening of Dr Yao Ramesar’s “Fortune For All” on Sept 12 at Art House 473. Local Culture & Community: RGPF marked its 49th Passing Out Ceremony for Recruit Class 2026, celebrating new officers’ drill, fitness and professionalism. Sports (Regional): Cayman kick off their CONCACAF Nations League campaign in Dominica later this month, starting League B action. Shopping Buzz: Grenada’s first VAT-free weekend drew big crowds but also traffic jams and mixed feedback on whether prices truly dropped.
Grenada VAT-Free Weekend: Crowds packed St George’s and Grand Anse as the first 0% VAT shopping push (28–29 August) boosted supermarket and retail traffic, but shoppers and businesses flagged traffic jams, limited late public transport, and confusion over which items qualified. Grenada Arts & Film: The 9th Grenada Contemporary is bringing inter-island creativity with a 4-day painting workshop at Art House 473 (8–11 Sept) and a film screening of Dr Yao Ramesar’s Fortune For All on 12 Sept. Digital Growth: At the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, Grenada’s tech leaders argued the next big success can come from the island—if founders solve real problems and build routes to wider Caribbean markets. Education Focus: The Ministry rolled out the “Grenada RISING” foundational literacy programme, aiming to get more children reading by age 9, while also clarifying schools reopen for students on Monday, 31 August 2026. Police & Community: The Royal Grenada Police Force marked the Passing Out Ceremony for Recruit Class 2026, celebrating new officers ready to serve with integrity and professionalism. Sports Spotlight: Timothy Munnings added another Masters gold in the 60–64 400m at Daegu, South Korea.
Grenada Contemporary: The 9th Grenada Contemporary is set to bring fresh art energy to the island, with a hands-on painting workshop at Art House 473 (8–11 Sept, 5–8 pm) led by Trinidad artist Edward Bowen, followed by a film screening on 12 Sept of Dr Yao Ramesar’s Fortune For All. VAT-free shopping: Grenada’s first VAT-free weekend (28–29 Aug) sparked a big rush for some retailers, but shoppers and businesses flagged headaches like traffic, transport limits, and confusion over what qualified—plus a server issue that delayed one store’s start. Tech push: Digital Growth Inc. is urging Grenada to turn technology into real businesses and export jobs, calling for better incubators, mentorship, and pilots so young ICT founders can scale beyond the island. Education focus: The Ministry of Education says schools reopen for students on Monday, 31 Aug 2026, as a dispute continues over whether it should be 31 Aug or 1 Sept. Water update: Nawasa is temporarily decommissioning Baillies Bacolet Well #2 due to saltwater intrusion, with nightly supply interruptions to protect water availability in parts of St George and St David. Power renewables: World Bank-backed projects are moving ahead with calls for consulting services for Grenada’s renewable energy transmission and solar-related environmental and social impact work.
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