Recalling The Promise Of Improving Lives And Livelihoods Through Agriculture
by Dr Renata Clarke Sub-regional Coordinator of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United...
Child Month 2020 Celebrations Have Commenced
The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information hereby informs the public...
Grenada Among Five Eastern Caribbean Countries Deemed Safe For Travel – CDC
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC)— Five countries in the Eastern Caribbean have been deemed as safe for...
Airport Authority Cites Shipping Delays As the Reason For The Temporary Adjustment Of Its Crash Fire Rescue Categorisation
The Grenada Airports Authority (GAA) has cited shipping delays for fire–fighting aggregates as the reason for its temporary change in status that affects the arrival of larger aircraft. Despite its efforts to plan ahead for the resumption of international flights this month, the GAA is facing factors outside of its control. Having checked its inventory, the GAA placed an order for additional fire fighting aggregates (foam/dry chemicals) on August 27, 2020 through its service provider. The GAA was advised of a delivery time of five weeks which by calculation, was estimated to be the first week of October However, on October 7,2020 the supplier advised the GAA that due to logistical problems, the shipment of the dry chemicals and foam was booked for departure on Thursday, October 15, 2020. The shipment is therefore expected to arrive in Grenada seven days later, on October 22, 2020. As a result of this, the current category status for Crash Fire Rescue capabilities will be affected and will impact airline operators with larger aircraft which fly into Grenada, including, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways As a responsible aviation entity that focuses on safety and security, and in accordance with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the GAA immediately advised airline operators of this issue. The GAA has maintained constant communication with the airline operators and supplier on this matter as it awaits the shipping and arrival of the fire–fighting aggregates. General Manager of the GAA, Ms. Wendy Francette–Williams gave assurances Tuesday that, “The GAA values airline safety and security as our first priority and we work in compliance with industry standards at all times. The timing of this is unfortunate as Grenada is just resuming international commercial flights after several months. We regret the inconveniences that may be caused to the travelling public, but safety and security remain our foremost guiding principles, therefore the decision taken is the correct one. We look forward to resuming the facilitation of Category E aircraft like those operated by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic in the not too distant future.”...
Ministry Of Tourism And Civil Aviation Statement: ASG Strike Action
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation views with deep concern, strike action taken by...
Pioneering US$25 Million Renegade Rum Distillery Begins Production
The long-awaited first spirit has finally flowed from the US$25 million Renegade Rum Distillery, Mark...
GAA Delivers a Major Upgrade and Expansion Project at Lauriston Airport
HILLSBOROUGH, CARRIACOU: The Lauriston Airport in Carriacou is undergoing major upgrades and expansion at a...
Grenada Floriculture Cluster Beings Horticulture Training
The Grenada Floriculture Cluster Project, which was funded by the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility (CCPF)...
Government Of Grenada Portfolio Assignments For Ministers And Permanent Secretaries, Effective October 5, 2020
Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry Hon. Peter David, Minister for Agriculture, Lands and Forestry...
