50th Anniversary of Independence Messages
GREETINGS TO THE DIASPORA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF GRENADA’S INDEPENDENCE
Tag: diaspora
2022 Consular Services Cut-Off
Reminder that our offices will be closed from December 23, 2022. If you need to renew your passport or apply for a visa before the end of 2022, your application must be received by Monday, December 12, 2022 to get it back before we close for the holiday season. Any applications received after that date will not be processed until January 3, 2023.
Passports can be renewed as early as 6-months prior to expiration. Don’t wait! Check your expiration date and renew now.
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.
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
