Embassy News

July 19, 2021 in COVID-19, Diaspora, Embassy News, Permanent Mission News

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.

January 29, 2021 in Diaspora, Embassy News

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.

December 1, 2020 in Embassy News

2020 Consular Services Cut-Off

Reminder that our offices will be closed from December 24, 2020. If you need to renew your passport or apply for a visa before the end of 2020, you must submit your application by Wednesday, December 9, 2020 to get it back before we close for the holiday season. Any applications received after that date will not be returned until January 2021.

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

July 7, 2020 in COVID-19, Embassy News, Government, Press Release

Statement on the Reopening of Grenada’s Borders

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June 28, 2020 in COVID-19, Embassy News, Government

Borders Closed to Commercial Flights Until Further Notice

Government Continues to Evaluate and Refine Border Opening Protocols Download Press Release

June 19, 2020 in Embassy News

57 Nationals Repatriated Aboard JetBlue Flight Out of JFK

JUNE 19, 2020 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Embassy of Grenada to the United States of America, in collaboration with our Ministry for Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce that it has been successful in repatriating 57 Nationals stranded in the United States due to COVID-19.

JetBlue Flight 8101 departed JFK International Airport today, June 19, 2020 at 8:00am and will arrive at the Maurice Bishop International Airport at approximately 1:05pm.

Ambassador Smith traveled to New York to see the Nationals off and deliver care packages containing masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, toiletries and snacks for the journey.

As communicated to Nationals on the Embassy’s COVID-19 Repatriation Database, this JetBlue flight is guided by the policies set forth by the Ministry of Health for a controlled re-entry process.

The Embassy has been working tirelessly to bring nationals home safely, in-keeping with the resources of the Ministry of Health to manage all possible threats – to those being repatriated, and their loved ones at home – from the dangerous and deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.

The borders are still closed, but Government is moving forward with a phased acceptance of stranded nationals. This approach provides Government with the necessary time to tighten protocols and continue building capacity in terms of testing equipment, contact tracing, and monitoring procedures in preparation for reopening.

On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the Embassy of Grenada in collaboration with the Consulate General in Toronto, hosted a town hall for over 80 persons on the database to brief them on the protocols that will govern their repatriation.

All passengers on this JetBlue flight have agreed to comply with the protocols stipulated for their repatriation and have provided proof of having been tested for COVID-19 in the United States prior to boarding the flight.

They will be tested immediately upon arrival in Grenada and quarantined for a minimum of 2-4 days. Passengers are required to bear the cost of quarantine, but the Embassy was able to secure funding from The Shafik Gabr Foundation and Healing Wings International to cover the cost of testing in Grenada to total EC$240 per National.

While this is a huge win, the Embassy acknowledges that the number of Nationals on the COVID-19 Repatriation Database far exceeds those returning home on today’s flight, and stands ready to assist those still stranded abroad in any way possible.