Grenada news 2019
Here are some notable news stories from Grenada in 2019:
Politics
- In January 2019, the Grenada government announced plans to introduce a new national ID card system to improve security and identity verification.
- In March 2019, Prime Minister Keith Mitchell announced that the government would be introducing a new tax on foreign-owned companies operating in Grenada.
- In June 2019, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) announced that it would be challenging the government's decision to introduce a new tax on foreign-owned companies.
Economy
- In February 2019, the Grenada government announced that the country's economy had grown by 2.5% in 2018, driven by growth in the tourism and construction sectors.
- In April 2019, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that it would be providing Grenada with a $10 million loan to support the country's economic development.
- In August 2019, the Grenada government announced that it would be introducing a new policy to encourage local businesses to invest in the country's tourism sector.
Tourism
- In January 2019, the Grenada Tourism Authority announced that the country had received a record number of tourists in 2018, with over 600,000 visitors.
- In March 2019, the government announced plans to invest $10 million in the development of a new cruise ship terminal in St. George's.
- In June 2019, the Grenada Tourism Authority announced that the country would be hosting a new international music festival, the Grenada Music Festival, in October 2019.
Natural Disasters
- In September 2019, Hurricane Dorian made landfall in Grenada, causing significant damage and disruption to the country's infrastructure and economy.
- In October 2019, the Grenada government announced that it would be seeking international assistance to help with the recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian.
Other News
- In January 2019, the Grenada government announced plans to introduce a new law to protect the country's marine environment.
- In March 2019, the Grenada Police Force announced that it would be launching a new initiative to reduce crime and improve community policing.
- In August 2019, the Grenada government announced that it would be hosting a new international conference on climate change and sustainable development.
These are just a few of the notable news stories from Grenada in 2019. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you find it!