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PM Mitchell has welcomed the World Bank's new Country Director for Grenada, Ms Lilia Burunciuc, responsible for maintaining partnership with Caribbean countries to address their development challenges

The oldest known Mayan calendar was found in an ancient pyramid, estimated to be dated between 300 and 200 bC

Authorities in the country have arrested more than 10.000 suspected gang members, President Nayib Bukele said he pushes to eliminate violent crime following a recent rise in murders

Using agriculture and land-based therapy to interrupt violence and criminal behaviour among youth is the aim of the Positive Pathways Initiative's social farming programme, which was officially launched in the Flanker community

Having begun its expansion into the Caribbean almost a decade ago, Starbucks Corporation will see the addition of four new licensed shops in Trinidad and Tobago during 2022

The number of loans made by the Student Revolving Loan Fund continues to decline: only $4,5 million in loans were approved last year compared to $7 million the year before

The Hydrocarbon and Energy Ministry announced that the country is holding the first ever Latin American forum on lithium, where all countries from the region will participate to discuss on its safe industrialisation and exploitation

The government recently reported that its plan to reduce prison overcrowding has been successful; in the past 4 years, overcrowding has significantly decreased by almost 40%

The government signed an agreement with Brazil so it will have a Brazilian electricity supply during winter, ensuring energy security in case of a rise in electricity prices

According to the Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation (MOVILH), transphobia and homophobia police reports have decreased by 12% since last year