Embassy of Grenada

to the United States of America – Washington, District of Columbia

Author: Embassy of Grenada

2021 Consular Services Cut-Off

Reminder that our offices will be closed from December 24, 2021. If you need to renew your passport or apply for a visa before the end of 2021, your application must be received by Friday, December 10, 2021 to get it back before we close for the holiday season. Any applications received after that date will not be processed until January 7, 2022.

Passports can be renewed as early as 6-months prior to expiration. Don’t wait! Check your expiration date and renew now.

Is the Embassy Open?

Due to safety precautions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our office remains closed to the public.

All consular services have resumed (by mail only). Processing time is currently 2-3 weeks (3-6 months for lost or stolen passport replacements). Expedited processing services will resume effective July 19, 2021.

If you are a first-time passport applicant, please submit your application via certified mail. Once your application is received and ready for processing, a Consular Officer will send you an email with details to attend your virtual interview. Please do not schedule an appointment online.

Diaspora PPE for Schools Donations Delivered

WASHINGTON, DC – Monday, June 8, 2021 – On Friday, June 4, 2021, H.E. Yolande Y. Smith, Grenada’s Ambassador to the United States of America handed over a donation in the name of the following members of the Diaspora as part of the PPE For Schools initiative launched by the Embassy during the 2021 virtual Independence celebrations.

Prince LJ Williams
Jemi Purcell
Alston John
Emily Ames
David McCullin
Juandalyn Peters, M.D., P.A.
Julia Cowley
Gabriel Wronka
Michael Houser
Daphne Dorce
Gena Cox
The George’s Rock Foundation
Rosaline Lowe
Allison R. Niles
Stephen Hughes
Thomas Bowling
Craig Stevenson
Langston Longley
Merissa Collins
Dawn Fingall
The Vallieres Family

Donations were purchased and shipped in partnership with Scotts Medical Supply Inc., a Grenadian owned company based in Florida and St. George’s.

The short campaign, which ran from January 29 to March 1, 2021, raised a total of US$1,889.00. Donations ranging from US$50-US$250 were used to purchase ten (10) touchless hand sanitizing dispensers and ten (10) touchless thermometers. Scotts Medical Supply Inc. also contributed 3500 disposable masks for students.

The handing over ceremony was facilitated by Mrs. Michelle Braithwaite of the Ministry of Education, responsible for school distribution. The donated items will be distributed to larger schools that require additional units in addition to those already supplied by the Ministry of Education.

While at the Ministry of Education, Ambassador Smith got a behind-the-scenes look at the tablet distribution program for primary schools.

Video and photos of the hand over to Mr. Norman Gilbert, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education with responsibility for Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information can be found below.

Coverage begins at 7:35

2021 Artist in Residence: Leslie-Ann Williams

H.E. Yolande Y. Smith is happy to announce that this year’s Artist in Residence is Dr. Leslie-Ann Williams.

Dr. Leslie-Ann Williams is a board-certified physician, philanthropist and multi-talented artist, who wields her talent as a painter, actress and writer.  She has forged a path for herself in the worlds of both medicine and art. A best-selling author, award winning actor, and ministry worship leader, 2020 was a year where she became more intentional in her art expression.

As a physician, Dr. Williams is founder and CEO of Healing Wings International, a primary care practice that addressed health disparities in the US Virgin Islands and surrounding territories. As a philanthropist, she also founded Healing Wings International Foundation which provided much needed supplies and service to the Caribbean islands during natural and human disasters. As a leader and visionary, she has served on many boards, committees, and a Governor’s taskforce.  She was also a founding member of the Caribbean chapter of the American College of Physicians. 

Born of Grenadian and Trinidadian heritage and growing up in the culture-rich streets of Pashley Street, Laventille, her passion for the arts is embedded deep in her soul. It informs her approach in life, including medicine, faith and art.

Dr. Williams believes that it is important for us to nurture our soul to refresh, renew and heal ourselves.

Dr. Williams’ piece, “For Gatha”, will be prominently displayed on the mantle in the Ambassador’s office.