From the Desk of the Ambassador
Holiday Greetings
The Ambassador & Staff of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Grenada in Washington, DC wish you a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
COVID-19 Response Fund, Data Tracking, and Resources
Dear Nationals and Friends,
How are you holding up? I hope that you are safe and in good health as we continue to follow stay-at-home orders still in place in many of our states.
I extend heartfelt sympathies to those of you who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 or any other illness, and continue to offer up prayers for those bravely battling the virus at home or in hospital.
As you can appreciate, implementing any new initiatives will begin with gathering much-needed information from you.
A number of you have contacted our office seeking advice and assistance. The staff and I are trying to find ways to ensure your needs are met and your concerns are addressed during this time of uncertainty. Others have provided us with suggestions. We have taken them on board and passed them on to the authorities in Grenada. As you can appreciate, implementing any new initiatives will begin with gathering much-needed information from you.
Additionally, I plan to meet with the executives of the various diaspora associations to further explore ways in which we can be of support to you.
Let this pandemic bring out the best in us. Let us find ways to bless others during this crisis. Let us be thankful for the healthcare and other frontline workers. Remember, we are all in this together as we cautiously move ahead into what is sure to become our ‘new normal’.
Meanwhile, please continue to follow us on social media and visit the website for timely updates. We have addressed some of your frequently asked questions below and provided links to our current resources and initiatives.
Stay safe,
Ambassador Smith
FAQs
How are you tracking COVID-19 in the Diaspora?
If you are a Grenadian National in the Diaspora and you have tested positive for, or know of a Grenadian National in the Diaspora who has succumbed to coronavirus (COVID-19), please use this form to submit the requested information and assist the Ministry of Health in updating their records.
What do I do if I am stranded abroad?
If you are a Grenadian National stranded abroad during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic due to local and/or international travel restrictions, please us this form to be added to a database to receive up-to-date, official information on repatriation as it becomes available.
Where can I find the latest information on COVID-19 from Grenada?
Click here to visit the Facebook Page of the Ministry of Health for the latest updates on the coronavirus (COVID-19) from Grenada.
How can I donate to COVID-19 relief for Grenada?
In response to your request, and to further streamline the procurement process of Personal Protective Equipment and other supplies, the Government of Grenada has developed the COVID-19 Response Support fund. The fund gives Grenadians, Friends of Grenada and organizations the opportunity to support and partner with the Government, through donations, in the fight against COVID-19.
COVID-19 Response Fund
Grenada Co-Operative Bank | Account # 413000849
Is the Embassy open?
Effective March 31, 2020, due to Stay-at-Home Orders related to COVID-19, our office is closed, and all staff are teleworking where possible.
During this time, staff will still be able to receive and respond to email. There may be a delay in responses as all personnel are working from home, on irregular schedules. There will be no one available to answer the phones but please leave a voicemail if you do not have access to email.
Message from the Ambassador Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dear Nationals and Friends of Grenada,
I bring you greetings from the Staff of the Embassy and hope that this message finds you safe and well.
I want to reassure you that the Embassy is here to support you. While we are all working from home, we are still working for you.
We received a flood of phone calls in the last two weeks, and we have tried our best to answer your questions and address your concerns. In an effort to keep you updated on what is happening in Grenada without overloading your inbox, we have created a post at the top of our homepage to upload all COVID-19 related press releases from Grenada.
Like you, we see the very real images and reports from around the world, and we are trying to stay as safe as possible. As we all stay home and practice social distancing, let us look out for each other. There are many living alone; use technology to check on friends and loved ones and we will continue to use this platform to reach out to you.
If any of you think you may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please take all the necessary steps for recovery by seeking guidance from your primary care physician.
I also urge you to guard your mental health as much as you look after your physical wellbeing. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, exercise often, and calm your mind.
We are all in this together, and together we will rise above this pandemic. Be well. Be safe. We look forward to the restoration of full service and to seeing many of you around the United States when this crisis is over. In the meantime, we stand ready to assist in any way we can.
With God’s richest blessings,
Ambassador Smith
Message from the Ambassador Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Dear Nationals and Friends, The Embassy continues to monitor the situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States. To mitigate risks within our community, we are following the appropriate protocols and continue to make the safety and well-being of our nationals and our staff a priority. Given the growing health concerns related to COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, we have suspended in-person consular services with the exception of First-Time Applications with urgent travel itineraries. If you need to renew your passport, please do so via certified mail. |
Given the growing health concerns related to COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, we have suspended in-person consular services
These decisions may change based on the day-to-day developments regarding the spread of the virus, so please check our website for up-to-date news and adjustments to our schedule.
I encourage you to exercise common sense and take all necessary precautions for your personal health and safety. We continue to rely on information from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and urge you to familiarize yourself with the guidelines and latest updates issued by the CDC and your state/local health department.
D.C. residents, for more information on the District Government’s response to coronavirus, visit coronavirus.dc.gov.
Sincerely,
Ambassador Smith
Holiday Message from the Desk of the Ambassador
Dear Nationals and Friends of Grenada,
The 2019 holiday season is upon us, and as we are seized with the many celebrations, I trust that we will keep family and the gift of giving back foremost in our activities.
The Embassy is grateful for the support of members of the diaspora who have assisted us in many of the initiatives we launched and hosted over the last year. We look forward to your continued support and enthusiastic engagement in 2020 and beyond.
As I reflect on the past 12 months, we have cause to be thankful for the occasions in which we were able to get together in DC, Maryland, Virginia and in New York. I look forward to meeting some of you in Houston during the 2020 independence celebrations, and in Atlanta and Chicago later in 2020.
On behalf of the staff of the Embassy of Grenada in Washington, DC, the Consulate Generals of Grenada in Miami and New York, and on my own behalf, I extend to you and your family, a wonderful, spirit filled and safe holiday season.
May God continue to bless us all.
Independence Message from Her Excellency Yolande Y. Smith on the Occasion of the 45th Anniversary of Independence of Grenada
It is a great honor to bring you greetings on the 45th Anniversary of the independence of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. This milestone achievement is being celebrated under the theme “Celebrating 45 Years Building Resilience and Enhancing Social & Economic Transformation”
We commend the members of our Diaspora communities on the tremendous level of engagement and we applaud the gallant efforts of the Grenada associations throughout the United States of America. Continue to strategically partner with the Embassy and with civic organizations at home, to ensure that your philosophy, mission, vision, purpose and projects are shared, and that your contributions are felt where they are most needed. You all play a pivotal role in the overall development of our tri-island state.
We recognize our Grenadian businessmen and women, and friends of Grenada for your philanthropy and the donations you make towards improving the healthcare and other systems on the island. To the many volunteers, we appreciate your time and service. Thanks to all of you for the valuable contributions you make on a daily basis here in your adopted homeland; your contributions, both at home and abroad, are appreciated and well documented.
The staff of the Embassy of Grenada, the Consulate Generals in Miami and New York, celebrate with all Grenadians and remain resolute in our commitment to serving Grenada with respect, tolerance, dignity and determination.
As we attend the various activities to commemorate this anniversary, we wish you a joyous independence celebration and prosperous year ahead.
May God bless us as one people, one family, one nation.
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