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Grenada
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Grenada. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
St. George's
Head of State
King Charles III
Head of Government
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell
last updated:
27 September, 2024
Cars are submerged in flood waters after Hurricane Beryl passed in Houston, Texas on Monday. Photo: Reuters
United States

Hurricane Beryl weakens to tropical storm, killing 3 in Texas

National Hurricane Centre said conditions could spawn tornadoes in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. Beryl was forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone on Tuesday.

Mexico

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

Natural disasters

Deadly Hurricane Beryl churns towards Mexico after hammering Jamaica

War and conflict

Opinion | China is not going to cause World War III

Using historical precedents to gauge the possibility of a world war is fraught with limitations and could lead to sensationalist conclusions.

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A mainland Chinese soldier directs a rocket launcher during a military drill in Fujian province, China, on May 23 amid tensions over Taiwan. Photo: AFP/PLA
Americas and the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl kills five, weakens as it heads for Jamaica

At least 3 people were killed in Grenada, 1 in St Vincent and the Grenadines, and 1 in Venezuela, officials said. The rare early-season hurricane is expected to pass near Jamaica on Wednesday.

Extreme weather

Hurricane Beryl becomes earliest-ever Category 5 storm as it pummels Caribbean

Beryl is both the earliest Category 5 storm in the Atlantic basin on record, and only the second to hit in July after Hurricane Emily in 2005.

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European Union

Caribbean ‘golden passports’ cost soars to US$200,000 amid EU crackdown

Four Caribbean nations have agreed to charge at least US$200,000 for their passports starting June 30, double the current rate in some cases.

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Citizenship-by-investment schemes rake in more than US$579 million a year in the Caribbean. Photo: Shutterstock
International Cricket Council

England T20 win over West Indies like ‘being at Hong Kong Sixes’, Butler says

Phil Salt smashes 119 from just 57 balls as England pile on record score of 267 for three, and beat West Indies by 75 runs in fourth Twenty20 international.

United States

Letters | With cluster bombs, American exceptionalism shows its true colours

Readers discuss the United States’ decision to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine, and fire safety concerns about electric vehicles in a crowded city like Hong Kong.

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King Charles III

Inside the dark history of Britain’s Crown Jewels

King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation prompted another round of criticism of the royal family’s Crown Jewels, with calls to repatriate the large gems including the Koh-i-noor and Lahore diamonds

For their coronations, Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla are decked out in Britain’s Crown Jewels in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, London, UK, on May 8. Photo: Reuters
Tourism

‘Opens eyes and minds’: the wondrous world of underwater photography

A growing crop of underwater photographers are bringing to light issues relating to marine behaviour and conservation, spending years learning to dive and perfect their photography.

An underwater photo taken by photographer and videographer Sumer Verma, who produced underwater shots for the global Bollywood blockbuster RRR. Photo: Sumer Verma
United States

Letters | Post-Afghanistan, US should be wary of stoking flames of conflict

Readers discuss aggressive American rhetoric, the rules-based world, and why some Hongkongers are keeping their masks on.

Singapore

China’s border reopening sparks demand for Singapore property

Real estate agencies in the city state have seen more inquiries from mainland Chinese buyers, who made up 6.9 per cent of foreign purchases of private flats last year.

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Britain

King Charles narrowly avoids being hit by eggs

The king and queen consort appeared to be targeted with three eggs that landed near them during a walkabout in York.

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King Charles reacts after an egg was thrown in his direction in York during a ceremony at Micklegate Bar where, traditionally, The Sovereign is welcomed to the city. Photo: Reuters
China's population

Xi’s got China’s rich worrying about wealth. Now they’re scrambling for visas

China’s sluggish economy, a slump in the real estate market and policy uncertainty following the 20th party congress have led to an uptick in foreign visa enquiries from wealthy Chinese, immigration consultants say.

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More wealthy Chinese are making queries about overseas visas, immigration consultants say. Photo: Xinhua
Britain

Letters | Divided UK is down, but not out

Readers discuss the challenges facing the UK at present, and the importance of taking into consideration the events in recent history leading up to the Ukraine war.

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Queen Elizabeth II

Opinion | Commonwealth, global grief testament to Queen Elizabeth’s enduring legacy

The queen was a symbol of constancy and stability during 70 years of change, and Hongkongers join the rest of the world in mourning her passing. The challenges facing the Commonwealth in optimising its relevance and sustaining its unity will go some way to determining whether King Charles’ reign is a success.

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European Union

‘Golden passports’: 11 countries you can call home – for the right price

From US$100,000 upwards you can earn citizenship in many sun-kissed Caribbean countries – but an Austrian EU passport will set you back nearly US$10 million

[Shutterstock] St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda town skyline on Redcliffe Quay at dusk. Credit: Shutterstock Stock Photo ID: 1144114301
World Athletics Championships

Sydney McLaughlin smashes 400m hurdles record to win gold

Sydney McLaughlin produced another astonishing run as she broke her own world record by almost three-quarters of a second to take 400m hurdles gold.

Property Matters

Golden visa: which are the best countries with citizenship by investment?

Interest in foreign residency through property investment is on the rise – especially among those in Hong Kong and China – as the rich seek second passports amid travel bans and climate change

Lessons from China's history

Reflections | As a republican I don’t begrudge the British queen her jubilee party

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has done an excellent job in her 70 years on the throne, as did China’s longest reigning monarch, Emperor Kangxi, under whom the country flourished.

Queen Elizabeth and other members of the British royal family appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 5 to mark her 70 years on the throne. Photo: AP/Pool
Diplomacy

China pledges disaster relief fund for Caribbean countries

Fund to cover nine nations in the region but not details offered in foreign ministers meeting.

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China has offered no details of a disaster relief fund for Caribbean countries. Photo: Handout
International Cricket Council

Joe Root steps down as England Test captain after West Indies defeat

Joe Root has resigned as the England men’s Test captain after five years, in the wake of a 4-0 Ashes defeat and a 1-0 loss away to West Indies.

Saudi Arabia

Demand for red lingerie booms as more Saudis celebrate Valentine’s Day

The trend represents change in Saudi Arabia, where religious police once cracked down on sales of Valentine’s Day items and people wearing red on February 14.

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A worker arranges displays in an underwear store in Saudi Arabia. Photo: AFP
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