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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

in From the Desk of the Ambassador

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.

in Press Release

Grenada’s Permanent Representative to the OAS Delivered Keynote at the 38th Model OAS for High Schools

NOVEMBER 13, 2019 – WASHINGTON, DC

High School students form the USA, Central and South America representing the 34 countries comprising the Organization of American States (OAS), attended the opening ceremony of the 38th MOAS for Secondary Schools to hear the inaugural speech given by Her Excellency Ambassador Yolande Smith, Grenada’s Permanent Representative to the OAS.

In her address, Ambassador Smith, former Happy Hill Secondary School Student Council and National Youth Council Presidents told the audience of over 200 students and faculty advisors that “high school is a time to test theories; a time to feed and fuel your passion; to read, to dream, to take action, to learn, to absorb, to seek mentoring and find positive role models”.

The Ambassador emphasized the importance of youth empowerment for development and shared some of her experiences. She said, “you are the “critical agents for change and since almost half of the region’s population is under the age of twenty-five, the implementation of effective and well-developed national youth policies across this Hemisphere is a timely solution to the woes of the region”.

Ambassador Smith cited Grenada’s 2015-2020 National Youth Policy and accompanying Action Plan as her governments acknowledgement of the importance of youth involvement in the national development agenda.  She said, “when your leaders invest in your personal and professional development, as they did in mine many years ago when I was your age, and as they continue to do across the Americas, it is to guarantee a different – a better – world”.

The Model OAS is an excellent opportunity for young people to delve deeper into the issues that our hemisphere is grappling with at this time in our history, and it is also a window into our past as a region.

Ambassador closed her remarks by encouraging the participants to seize the opportunity to engage with their peers and to connect with each other. To take full advantage of all that this experience will offer them, and to do their respective countries proud as they debate real issues.

Grenada was represented by Springfield Township High School from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Grenada’s Ambassador to the United States Presents Credentials to President Trump

April 10, 2019 – Grenada’s Ambassador to the United States, Ms. Yolande Smith this week presented her credentials to US President, Mr. Donald Trump.

In discussion with President Trump, Ambassador Smith said Grenada continues to enjoy steady progress in human and economic development.

Citing the long, friendly and harmonious ties between Grenada and the United States as the platform for mutually beneficial bilateral relations, the Grenadian ambassador expressed optimism for expanded engagement between the two countries.

She also conveyed Grenada’s gratitude for past and ongoing US assistance. Ambassador Smith said, “As a developing country, and one which sits on the shores of a vulnerable Caribbean region, that is susceptible to natural disasters such as Hurricanes, droughts and climate change, Grenada continues to be grateful to its partners. Accordingly, we welcome and appreciate the US Southern Command’s most recent initiative to help in the building of a Headquarters for our National Disaster Management Agency.”

Ambassador Smith also referenced cooperation and training in the area of border security. “Understanding how porous our borders can be, and in full appreciation of our proximity to the United States, Grenada is grateful for the training, interceptor boats, other equipment and support provided to our security personnel—both for our forces on land and sea. In this way, both our countries can be better secured against unwanted and unwarranted security threats.”

Referencing a strong and productive partnership with Grenada that dates back to 1974, President Trump said the United States continues to engage Grenada and other Caribbean islands in the areas of security, diplomacy, prosperity, energy, education and health. He gave assurances of continued engagement through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative.

He said, “It is my hope we will work together to facilitate trade, create favourable business and investment climates and invest in human capital so citizens can contribute to the development of their communities.”

Grenada’s Ambassador to the United States was one of eleven diplomats who presented their credentials to the US President this week.

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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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Grenada’s New Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States Presents Credentials

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, January 25TH, 2019 – GIS: Grenada’s new Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to working in close partnership with OAS member states to build resilience, advance social development and collectively transform the economies of the hemisphere.

Ms. Yolande Smith was at the time presenting her credentials to the Secretary General of the OAS, Mr. Luis Almagro.

Restating Grenada’s commitment to building a stronger OAS, Ms. Smith said: “We believe in the principles that foster the maintenance of strong institutions: good governance, respect for the rule of law, and the promotion of human dignity.”

She added that Grenada shares with the OAS, an abiding dedication to transform the organisation into an effective and relevant collective body that helps to deliver a brighter future to our hemisphere with “more rights for more people”.

Secretary-General Almagro highlighted Ambassador’s Smith broad service in the public sector and knowledge of multilateral diplomacy.

He further noted that “having Ambassador Smith among us underscores Grenada’s commitment to gender parity in its representation; with her arrival four of Grenada’s eight representatives have been women.”

Ms. Smith also serves as Grenada’s Ambassador to the United States.

Grenada was the first Eastern Caribbean country to join the OAS shortly after independence in 1974.


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