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Those
traveling to Grenada should be aware of
the following general information about
the nation to enhance their enjoyment
of Grenada.
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Animals
Importation
of animals is prohibited without an Import Permit.
Proper health documents must be produced and
the Government Veterinary Officer must be notified
of the port of entry and the expected time of
arrival.
Business
Hours
Banking
hours in Grenada are usually Monday to Thursday
from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and Fridays
from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. See our list
of Banks in the Facilities section for more
detailed information.
Shops
are generally open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00
p.m., Monday to Friday, and 8:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Supermarkets and shopping
centers are usually open from 9:00 am. –
7 pm. And there are one or two that are open
on Sundays.
Craft
and souvenir shops will open on a Sunday or
Bank Holiday, especially if cruise ships are
in port.
Government
offices are generally open from 8:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, but closed from
12:00 to 1:00 pm for lunch.
Churches
There
is a good representation of many of the major
religious denominations in most towns and villages
including Roman Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian
and Methodists.
| Churches
in Grenada |
Anglican
Church
Address: St Georges Rectory
Phone: (1-473) 440-1007 |
Aur
Lady Of Mt Carmel Rd Church
Address: Calliste St, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 444-0194 |
Beaulieu
New Testament Chuch Of God
Address: Beaulieu St Geo
Phone: (1-473) 440-0765 |
Catholic
Chuchs The
Address: Church St, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-2999 |
Church
Of Jesus Chirst Latter Day Saints
Address: Gran Anse , St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 444-1246 |
Church
Of God Of Prophecy
Address: Canal Rd Grenville
Phone: (1-473) 442-8203 |
Church
Of The Open Bible
Address: Springs, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 444-5225 |
Evangelical
Churches Of The West Indies
Address: Hermitage, St Pat
Phone: (1-473) 442-1858 |
Evangelistic
Centre
Address: Market Hill , St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-1433 |
First
Church Of Christ, Scientist
Address: L'Anse Aux Epines Roads, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 444-3580 |
Grace
Lutheran Curch (Wels)
Address: Grand Ansr, St. George's
Mailing Address: P.O> Box 1209
Phone: (1-473) 444-4207 |
Pentecostal
Assemblies Of The West Indies
Address: St George's Church
Phone: (1-473) 440-1433 |
Presbyterian
Church In Grenada
Address: Knox House Grand Etang Rd, St.
George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-2436 |
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Credit
Cards & Currency
Major
credit cards are accepted by most hotels, car
rental companies, and shops. Travellers cheques
are accepted everywhere. The Eastern Caribbean
Dollar, linked to the US Dollar, is the local
currency. It is advisable to exchange currency
at the banks, as the most favourable exchange
rates may not be obtained elsewhere.
| Banks
in Grenada |
Allied
General Bank Ltd.
Address: 165 Scott Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1947
Phone: (1-473) 435-0020
Fax: (1-473) 435-0021 |
Avantguard
Bank Bank & Trust Ltd.
Address: Grand Anse, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 439-5400
Fax: (1-473) 439-5425 |
Bank
Of Asia Pacific Ltd.
Address: Lance Aux Epines, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 439-0007 |
Bank
Of Nova Scotia The
Address: Halifax Street, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-3274
Fax: (1-473) 440-4173 |
Capital
Bank International Ltd.
Address: DePonthieu & Grenville Streets,
St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-7399 |
Caribbean
Merchant Bank Ltd.
Address: Grand Anse, St. George's
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1245
Phone: (1-473) 444-5913
Fax: (1-473) 444-5914 |
Cornerstone
International Savings & Investment Bank
Ltd.
Address: Tribune House Archibald Avenue,
St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 435-0050
Fax: (1-473) 435-0048 |
Crowne
Guardian Bank
Address: Grand Anse, St. George's
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1260
Phone: (1-473) 439-1260 |
Eastern
Caribbean Central Bank
Address: Young Street, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-3016 |
European-American
International Bank & Trust Co Ltd.
Address: Lucas Street, St. George's
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1032
Phone: (1-473) 440-4444
Fax: (1-473) 440-9642 |
FirstCaribbean
International Bank Ltd.
Address: Church & Halifax Streets, St.
George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-3232
Fax: (1-473) 440-4103
www.firstcaribbeanbank.com |
Grenada
Bank Of Commerce Ltd.
Address: Cnr Halifax & Cross Street,
St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-3521
Fax: (1-473) 440-4153 |
Grenada
Co-Operative Bank Ltd.
Address: Church Street, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-2111
Fax: (1-473) 440-6600 |
Grenada
Development Bank
Address: Melville Street, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-2382
Fax: (1-473) 440-6610 |
National
Commercial Bank Of Grenada Ltd.
Address: Grand Anse, St. George's's
Phone: (1-473) 444-2265
Fax: (1-473) 444-5501 |
Renaissance
International Bank Ltd.
Address: Chancery House Ross Point, St.
George's
Phone: (1-473) 435-0790
Fax: (1-473) 435-0795 |
Republic
Finance & Merchant Bank Ltd.
Address: Grand Anse, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 444-1874
Fax: (1-473) 444-1879 |
Scotiabank
Address: Halifax Street, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-3274
Fax: (1-473) 440-4173 |
Windsor
International Bank & Trust Co
Address: Church Street, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 442-4203
Fax: (1-473) 435-1209 |
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Dress
Casual,
light cottons are ideal during the day; in the
evenings, elegantly casual attire is appropriate.
Bathing suits or mini shorts should not be worn
in the streets or stores. Long pants and hiking
shoes are recommended for hiking.
Driving
To
obtain a local driving permit, a bona fide driver's
license must be presented at the traffic department
at the Central Police Station on the Carenage.
Most car
rental firms also issue local permits. There
is a network of approximately 650 miles of paved
roads and most of the main roads are in good
condition. Please note that driving is on the
left.
Electricity
Voltage
is 220 volts - 50 cycles. Appliances rated at
110 volts (US standard) normally work satisfactorily
with a transformer. Most hotels provide dual
voltage shaver units, but an adaptor plug is
necessary for small appliances.
Entry
Requirements
A
valid passport and return or onward ticket is
required for all visitors. However, proof of
citizenship bearing a photograph is acceptable
from British, Canadian, and US citizens. A visa
is not required from citizens of the US, Canada,
UK, British Commonwealth, Caribbean countries
(except Cuba), most European countries, South
Korea, and Japan.
Government
The
state of Grenada, which includes Carriacou and
Petite Martinique, is an independent nation
within the British Commonwealth. A governor
general represents her majesty the Queen. The
country is governed by a 13-member senate and
a House of Representatives, with a Speaker and
15 members, each representing a constituency.
Language
English
is the official language but it is not uncommon
to hear a French-African patois spoken.
Medical
Facilities
There
is a General Hospital in St. George's, a smaller
hospital in Mirabeau in the northern parish
of St. Andrew, and one in Carriacou. Clinics
and doctors can be found throughout the islands.
| Hospitals
in Grenada |
Marryshow's
Hospital & Health Clinic
Address: Ravine Mt Gay, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-0485 |
St
Augustine's Medical Services Inc.
Address: St Paul's, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-6173
Fax: (1-473) 440-6176 |
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Postal
Information
The
General Post Office is on Lagoon Road by the
Port in St. George's. There are sub-post offices
in all towns and villages. Post Offices are
open 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday;
Fridays until 4:30 p.m.
Efficient
local, regional and international mailing is
enhanced by international couriers, Federal
Express, DHL and UPS; and the General Post Office
has an Express Mail service.
Preservation
The
barking of trees and taking of wildlife from
the forest and rivers, and corals from the sea
is strictly forbidden.
Radio
& Television
There
are currently four radio stations (AM 535 kHz;
AM 1400 kHz / FM90 kHz / FM96.3 kHz; FM 101.7
kHz; FM105.5 kHz) and three television stations.
Many hotels have satellite/cable television.
Tax
& Tipping
There
is an 8% Government Tax at hotels and restaurants.
Most also add a 10% service charge. Additional
gratuities are at your discretion.
Telecommunications
he
area code for Grenada is 473. International
Direct Dialing is available from most hotel
rooms, please check with your hotel front desk
for their current rates.
Mobile
service is available from Cable & Wireless,
Digicel and Cingular Wireless.
Cable
& Wireless Caribbean Cellular Service (USA
AMPS Systems), is available to 60% of Grenada,
parts of Carriacou, Petite Martinique and much
of the surrounding waters. Roaming service is
available to all AMPS compatible cellular phone
owners. Please contact Cable & Wireless
at 440-1000 for more details.
Phone
services are available at various points throughout
the island, Coin phones for local calls and
Card Phones for both local and overseas calls.
Prepaid cards can be purchased at Cable &
Wireless offices and agents, and at the Grenada
Board of Tourism office in St. George’s.
| Telecommunication
services in Grenada |
Cable
& Wireless
Address: St George's
Phone: (1-473) 440-1000 |
Digicel
Grenada
Address: P.O. Box 1690, Point Salines, St.
George
Phone: (1-473) 439-4463
Fax: (1-473) 439-4464 |
Global
Network Providers
Address: Morne Jaloux, St. George's
Phone: (1-473) 443-3100 |
Time
Zone
Grenada
is in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone, one hour
ahead of Eastern Standard Time and four hours
behind GMT.
Water
Tap
water is safe to drink; bottled water is available.
Work
Permits
Work
permits are required for all non-nationals working
in Grenada. These are issued by the Ministry
of Labour, Young Street, St. George's. For information,
call (473) 440-3080.
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