“Objectives Met”: Randall Dolland Reflects on Grenada’s Inaugural Diaspora Homecoming and What Comes Next
For more than a week, Grenadians from across the world returned home to reconnect with family, rediscover the island and participate in a packed programme of activities celebrating the country they, their parents or their grandparents once called home. But as Grenada's inaugural Diaspora Homecoming begins to wind down, one important question remains: what happens next? For Randall Dolland, Deputy Chair of the Diaspora Homecoming Committee, Chairman
PM Mitchell Calls for Transformation of Grenada’s Spice Industry
For generations, Grenada has proudly carried the title of the Spice Isle, exporting nutmeg, cocoa and other spices that have helped define the country's identity and economy. But Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell believes the time has come for Grenada to fundamentally rethink that relationship. Addressing delegates during the Grenada Diaspora Homecoming Forum, PM Mitchell issued a direct challenge to the country's agricultural sector, arguing that Grenada can
Before the Spotlight: Actress Aisha Hinds Returns Home To Share The Lessons That Shaped Her Journey
Returning to the homeland of her parents for Grenada's inaugural Diaspora Homecoming, the acclaimed actress drew on faith, family and lived experience to encourage the next generation of creatives to pursue purpose before profession. Acclaimed actress Aisha Hinds returned to the homeland of both her parents last week as part of Grenada's inaugural Diaspora Homecoming, joining a distinguished group of diaspora professionals committed to investing in
Meet The Makers, Dreamers & Entrepreneurs Of The Grenada Diaspora Homecoming Marketplace
Throughout the Grenada Diaspora Homecoming Forum, much of the conversation centred on investment, innovation and building Grenada's future. Just a short walk from the conference hall, that vision appeared to already be taking shape. The marketplace showcased entrepreneurs from across Grenada, each offering a different glimpse into the ingenuity and ambition driving the island's growing business community. Together, they reflected many of the same themes being
“Who Are We as Grenadians?” PM Mitchell Says Teaching National History Is Essential to Preserving Identity
After outlining an ambitious Vision 75 agenda centred on investment, renewable energy and economic transformation, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell turned to what he described as an equally important foundation for Grenada's future-its identity. Addressing delegates during the Grenada Diaspora Homecoming Forum, PM Mitchell argued that building a stronger nation is not solely about infrastructure or economic growth. It is also about ensuring that future generations understand
PM Mitchell Unveils Vision 75 Investment Agenda, Invites Diaspora to Help Build Grenada’s Future
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell used the Grenada Diaspora Homecoming Forum to unveil an ambitious investment agenda centred on Vision 75, inviting Grenadians abroad to help develop industries he believes could redefine the country's economy over the next quarter century-from renewable energy and geothermal development to offshore oil and gas exploration. Throughout his address, PM Mitchell repeatedly returned to one message: Vision 75 will require significant private
Homecoming Is About Partnership, Not Nostalgia, Says Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell
For generations, Grenadians living abroad have demonstrated their love for home in countless ways. They have supported families through remittances, rebuilt communities after hurricanes, invested in homes they hope to one day retire in and carried the island's culture proudly across the world. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell believes it is time to build on that legacy. Addressing delegates at the Grenada Diaspora Homecoming Forum, he challenged Grenadians
“We Are Eating Ourselves to Death”: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell Sounds Alarm on Grenada’s Growing Health Crisis
Of all the investment opportunities Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell presented during his Vision 75 address, the one he urged Grenadians to make first wasn't in renewable energy, housing or technology. It was in themselves. Speaking to delegates during day one of the Grenada Diaspora Homecoming Forum, PM Mitchell issued a stark warning about the country's health, arguing that unless Grenadians change the way they eat and live,
The Breakfast That Built a Community: Experiencing the Mount Moritz Model
Grenada Diaspora Homecoming, Day 2 Just after 6:00 a.m., I was picked up from my hotel for the relatively short journey to Mount Moritz, arriving among the first visitors for what has become one of Grenada's most celebrated community breakfasts. It didn't take long to understand why. Set against an immaculately maintained playing field, park benches and neatly arranged chairs sat beneath sprawling tents, ready to welcome the
Born Into Music, Destined for Greatness: The Rise of Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor
If you happened to be at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport last Thursday afternoon, you may have noticed a familiar face making his way through arrivals. There was no official announcement. No elaborate fanfare. Just one of the Caribbean's most influential music producers quietly touching down in Saint Kitts. If you know Caribbean music, the obvious question was: What exactly was Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor doing in