Grenada is a Caribbean sovereign state consisting of Grenada proper and six smaller islands; its government faces regional geopolitical questions amid recent regional incidents.
The Essequibo region pin worn by Venezuela’s Rodríguez has intensified tensions with Guyana, drawing warnings from Caricom and highlighting the ongoing ICJ case. The gesture is seen as provoking Venezuela’s territorial claim, while Caribbean leaders discuss energy and trade ties amid regional friction.
Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell has disappeared on Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. A physical therapist from Cary, North Carolina, she was last seen July 22. Police appeal to fishermen and coastal residents for sightings as her husband travels to assist with the search. The U.S. State Department is aiding the case.