Relocating

Things you should know if you are thinking about relocating to Grenada:

1. Safety – Grenada is considered one of the safest Caribbean Islands, however there is minor theft and on a rare occasional, violence acts. Nevertheless always take precautions and avoid being in lonely areas.
2. Schools – There are a number of nurseries, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in each parish. Most reputable secondary schools are located in St. George’s. Grenada is also home to the St. George’s University that offers medical and veterinary degree’s well as Arts & Science undergraduate and graduate degrees
3. Banks – The currency used on the island is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD), this dollar is pegged to the USD at an exchange rate of EC$2.70 to US$1.00.
   We have several regional and international banks on the island. Banking hours are from 8am – 2pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am – 4pm on Fridays. All banks are closed on Saturday and Sundays, however the ATM’s are open 24/7.
4. Public Transportation - is available in all parishes from approximately 6am to 9pm
5. Shopping – Normal business hours in Grenada are from 8am – 4pm. Shops and groceries in the town of St. George’s follow these hours, however shops in Grand Anse usually stay open until later, up to 6 pm. We also enjoy the convenience of a supermarket with an international brand “Real Value IGA” which is open 7 days a week. The island is scattered with small village shops that stay open late depending on the season.