Public-service pensions
Restored pension and gratuity payments to eligible retired public servants.
OUR FOUR-YEAR JOURNEY / 2022—2026
THREE PHASES.
ONE DIRECTION.
Building the foundations for national transformation.
A DELIBERATE JOURNEY
FROM COMMITMENTS
TO TRANSFORMATION.
When we assumed office in June 2022, we understood that transforming Grenada would require us to address pressing challenges, advance important projects and begin long-term investments. These three connected phases explain our approach, with initiatives at different stages of implementation.
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PHASE 01
Making things right
Honouring commitments. Supporting workers. Investing in people.
Our first priority was to address issues affecting the livelihoods, dignity and economic security of Grenadians. We focused on fulfilling important commitments, improving working conditions and expanding access to opportunity.
Public-sector pension arrangements
Introduced longer-term contributory pension arrangements for covered employees.
Minimum wage
Reviewed and increased the national minimum wage.
Salary increases
Negotiated and implemented public-sector salary increases.
Twice-monthly pay
Introduced twice-monthly salary payments to assist household cash flow.
Public-service regularisation
Advanced the regularisation of teachers and public-sector employees.
Repayment of docked salaries
Repaid EC$1.2 million in previously deducted public-servant salaries, including affected teachers.
Free tuition
Introduced free tuition for eligible students at TAMCC and NEWLO.
Student and family support
Expanded education support, learning materials and other assistance.
Cost-of-living measures
Introduced relief measures to help households manage rising expenses.
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PHASE 02
Unblocking stalled projects
Getting development moving. Creating new economic opportunities.
We took steps to advance delayed national projects while pursuing practical initiatives in agriculture, creative industries, enterprise and skills that could stimulate economic activity in a shorter period.
Digital Government for Resilience
Restructured and advanced DG4R and digital public-sector modernisation.
G-CREWS water sector
Advanced investments in water security, distribution and climate resilience.
Molinere corridor
Advanced rehabilitation following the 2019 landslip.
Creative economy
Established the Office of Creative Affairs and dedicated support for creative businesses.
Agricultural production
Introduced the national poultry policy and improved support for local food production.
Agro-processing
Invested in tissue culture, breeding programmes and processing infrastructure.
Small business
Expanded grants and technical support, including the CESS initiative.
Youth enterprise
Expanded training, business support and development programmes including Elevate HER and M-Power.
Digital skills
Developed training and certification in cybersecurity and digital fields.
Tourism heritage
Advanced Fort George restoration and cultural and visitor-economy opportunities.
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PHASE 03
Laying the foundations for transformation
Investing in the future. Advancing Vision 75.
Alongside shorter-term reforms, we began developing major investments and capabilities that will shape Grenada’s healthcare, housing, skills, infrastructure and productive economy for decades to come.
Project Polaris
Advanced the new smart teaching hospital and medical city initiative.
Project 500
Initiated a new approach to affordable and resilient housing.
National skills development
Advanced the development of specialised centres and future-ready training.
Renewable energy
Pursued geothermal and other renewable energy initiatives.
Cybersecurity infrastructure
Expanded national cybersecurity capabilities and supporting facilities.
Healthcare modernisation
Invested in medical equipment, specialist training and health facilities.
Transportation reform
Established the Grenada Transport Commission and advanced the Spice Bus pilot.
Sporting development
Advanced sports policy and improvements to community facilities.
Climate-resilient recovery
Supported the Build Back Better response and disaster-resilient reconstruction.
Sister-isles development
Advanced transport, fisheries, health and agricultural projects in Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
THE NEXT PHASE
BUILDING ON
WHAT WE STARTED.
The next five years will focus on accelerating the implementation of Vision 75 and translating long-term ambitions into measurable improvements in the lives of Grenadians.
OUR VISION FOR GRENADA ↗