Electricity
Grenada Electricity Services Ltd (GRENLEC), a private limited liability company is the sole provider of electricity for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Voltage
230 volts, single phase, 50Hz cycles & 400 volts, 3 phase, 50Hz cycles.
Rates
Domestic:
Base Charge - 0.15¢ per unit/kW
Minimum Monthly Charge - $1.58
Fuel Surcharge - Based on the determined rate per unit each month
Commercial:
Service Charge - 0.08¢/50 square feet
Each kW - 0.16¢
Fuel Charge - Based on the determined rate per unit each month
Minimum Monthly Charge - 0.08¢/50 square feet
Industrial:
Greater than 5 hp between 6 p.m. & 10 pm
Each kW - 0.12¢
Demand Charge - 0.75¢/kW/month
Minimum Monthly Charge - $3.75
* All rates are quoted in USD currency.
Application Requirements for Obtaining Electricity Connection
- A certificate of inspection from the government electrical inspector
- Proper identification of applicant (voter’s registration ID, driver’s license, etc)
- Completion and submission of application form.
- Payment of required customer deposit and connection fees.
Procedures for Connection
- The applicant or representative presents the certificate of inspection to the Grenada Electricity Services Ltd. and fills out the prescribed form.
- The distance from the nearest pole to the premises will be measured by GRENLEC in keeping with the company’s policy of connection without additional charges to premises within 100 ft of the nearest utility pole for commercial and industrial customers and 300 ft for residential customers.
- The applicant is then required to pay the necessary consumer deposit and connection fees based on the type of supply and estimated consumption. A fee of US$38 is charged for single phase connections to domestic, commercial and industrial properties. Three phase connections to commercial and industrial properties are charged a fee of US$132. The customer deposit required for connection is usually twice the amount of the estimated monthly bill. This estimation is derived from taking into consideration the number of lights and circuit on the premises.
- In cases where the connection required is beyond 300 ft. of the main line, an estimate for the cost of that extension must be requested by the customer and connection will proceed after proper authorization from the accounts department and/or upon payment of connection fee and consumer deposit. The customer is responsible for purchase of the pole in these instances.
- Where an agent is making the application on behalf of a company or business, a letter of authorization must be presented with the company’s official letterhead and the company’s stamp must be affixed to the application form.
Water
The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) provides clean, safe, pipe borne water from a series of catchments, rivers and deep wells.
Procedures for Connection
- Application form must be filled (Available from the NAWASA offices)
- A site visit is conducted by NAWASA to estimate the connection cost
- The customer is required to pay the estimated connection cost
- Upon payment the water supply is connected
Service Delivery
Connection of water supply is within four (4) weeks.
Rates
Domestic Variable Rate (Per 1,000 gal.) Fixed Monthly Charge
Less than 2,800 $8.10 $10.80
2,800-5,500 $13.50
Greater than 5,500 $20.25
Non-Domestic $21.35 Below 2,800 gals/ Month - $15
2,801-20,000 gals/ Month - $33.75
20,001-100,000 gals/Month -$140
Over 100,000 gals/Month-$550
Ships $33.75 N/A
All rates are quoted in US Dollars
Telecommunications
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Grenada was established pursuant to the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) Treaty (Act 30 of 2000) and the Telecommunications Act No. 31 of 2000 and is responsible for regulating the liberalized telecommunications market in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Grenada boasts of a modern state-of-the-art telecommunication sector with both fixed and mobile line telecom markets with two (2) major players i.e. Cable & Wireless (Grenada) Limited and the Digicel Grenada Limited.
Telecom Services offered in Grenada:
- Internet
- Data Services
- Domestic Telecom Products/Features
- Business Systems/ Features
- Card Services
- Roaming
- Mobile
Rates & Pricing
Local Calls and Rates (Per Minute in US$)
Fixed Line to Fixed Line
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Day
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$0.026
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Evening
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$0.018
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Weekends
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$0.018
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Fixed Line to Mobile
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Day
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$0.29 per minute
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Evening
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$0.28 per minute
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Weekends
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$0.28 per minute |
International Calling Rates (Per Minute in US$)
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Destination
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Daytime
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Evening
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Weekend
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Local
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0.17¢ - 0.33¢
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0.17¢ – 0.33¢
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0.17¢ - 0.33¢
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Regional
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0.32¢ - 0.37¢
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0.32¢ - 0.37¢
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0.32 ¢- 0.37¢
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USA, Canada, UK
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0.36¢ - 0.61¢
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0.36¢ - 0.37¢
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0.36 ¢- 0.37¢
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Rest of the World
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0.49 ¢- 0.61¢
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0.46¢ – 0.49¢
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0.46¢ –0.49¢
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Procedures for applying for Land Line Telephone Service (Cable and Wireless)
- Complete and sign application form (can be obtained from any of the offices).
- Present valid identification(Passport, National ID Card, Driver’s License)
- Pay installation fee of EC $230.00
- Pay minimum deposit of EC $150.00 (if you are not the property owner).
- Pay security deposit of EC $500.00 (if you are a non-national).
Service Delivery
Delivery is within nine (9) working days for residential customers and four (4) working days for business customers.
Transportation & Distribution
Seaports
The Grenada Ports Authority is responsible for the operation and administration for sea ports within the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Ports of Entry (Grenada)
- St. George's- nearly all of Grenada’s container traffic is handled through the Port of St. George’s. This facility provides 1,100 ft of continuous berth from oceangoing shipping and five (5) acres of container handling and Storage Park.
- Grenville - This port is located 12°7’N, 61°37’W. The port has single pier with a depth alongside of 3.0 metres at its head. Vessels over 3.0 metres of draught can anchor within the outer reef.
- Prickly Bay- The port is located 12°00’N, 61°45.7’W on the southern coast of the mainland at Lance aux Epines. Prickly Bay is a port of entry for yachts and contains a modern full service marina with a 35 ton travel hoist.
- St. David’s- This port is located 12°0.63’N, 61°40.96’W from Little Bacolet point to St. David’s Point at 12°0.78’N, 61°40.51’W . The port may be used only by yachts.
Carriacou
- Tyrrel Bay- This port is located 12°27’N, 61°29’W. At this port, vessels can anchor in 9.1 to 27.45 metres in the northern outer part of the bay. There is a 90 metre long jetty at the northern end of the beach and a tanker terminal to the south of the jetty. Pilotage is compulsory for tankers over 100 grt with at least 24 hours notice required.
- Hillsborough- The port of Hillsborough is located 12°’N, 61°28’W on the west coast of the island of Carriacou between Jack-a dan and Sandy Islet.
Port Services
- Berthing
- Cargo receipt
- Storage & delivery
- Cargo sorting
- Chart sales
- Container rentals
- Delivery of containers to consignees premises
- Equipment hire for cargo handling
- Mooring buoys, mooring or running lines
- Pilotage
- Stripping or unstuffing containers
- Water sales and navigational aid
Port rates
These rates are applied under the legislation of SRO#12 of 1997. (All fees are quoted in USD currency)
Storage
General Cargo:
- $2.62 per ton upon arrival
- $3.75 per ton/day (removal fee on 6th working day)
- $1.87 per ton/day (from 7th working day)
Cargo in Containers:
- 20ft. containers - $159.18 for 1st two (2) working days & $58.05 after.
- 40ft. containers - $241.57 for 1st two (2) working days & $131.09 after.
Container Handling
- Stripping - 20 ft. container - $112.36 40 ft. container- $206
Forklift Charge
< 6000 lbs - $41.20 per hour
> 6000 lbs - $46.82 per hour
Terminal Use
Bulk and Break Bulk - $3.75 per ton
Containerized Cargo**:
- 20 ft - $65.54
- 40ft - $131.0
- 45ft - $149.81
** These rates are subject to a 15% charge for high cube boxes.
Ship to Truck
- General cargo-$0.47 per ton
- Break bulk (cement) - $0.37 per ton
- Frozen goods-$0.28 per ton
- Container- $18.73 per metric ton
Shipping Agents
There are a number of shipping agents in Grenada. The following is a list of the agents, the shipping lines represented and country of origin:
Paddy’s Shipping
Norpoint-Guyana, Eastpack- St. Vincent, Benrose-Dominica, Stenguard- St. Vincent, Jaden-T - St. Vincent, Safiya- St. Vincent, Carmen Cecilia-Venezuela, Anita – St. Vincent, Von-tim Dominica, Elita- St. Vincent, Munie Chandra- St. Vincent.
Otway’s Shippping
Admiral Bay- St. Vincent, Lady Grace 2- St. Vincent, Goncalo St. Vincent, Patri- St. Vincent
Strategic Alliance
Ocean Princess –Trinidad, Style- St. Vincent, Anora- St. Vincent, Anjijang- St. Vincent, Andajian- St. Vincent
George F. Huggins
Anina-St. Vincent, Tropical- St. Vincent, Stena-Caribbean- London, Stena Calypso- U.K, Whistler-Malta, Edsel- Hong Kong
Jonas Browne Hubbards
Johnnie Lambros- St. Vincent, Geestline Cold Stream- Netherlands, Santa Catharina- Bahamas
Santa Lucia- Netherlands, Marcliff- Antigua, Westerland- Antigua, Franklin Strait- Antigua, Nera- Antigua
W. E. Julien & CO Ltd
Seapack, Seafreight Zim –Miami St. Lucia Trinidad, Grenada, Jamaica
St. John Agency
Scol- Malta, CMA/ CGM Caracas- Antigua, CMA/CGM, Balsa- Panama, Sea explorer- Antigua, Lewbro- Panama, CIC Brazil- Bahamas, Gatun- Panama.
International Freight Forwarders
Cargo Consolidators Agency Grenada Ltd., Roberts Agency, Caribbean American Shipping
Ship Registration
Registration of Grenadian ships is governed by the Shipping Act of 1994 and the Shipping (Registration) Regulations SRO51 of 1997.
All Grenadian ships over 24 metres LOA must be registered in the port registry, St. George’s if they are to be taken outside of Grenadian waters or if a mortgage is required. A ship may be registered only by qualified persons that is; any citizen of Grenada, any public body of Grenada and any body incorporated or not which is authorized by the relevant Minister. At least 11/16th of the shares in a ship must be owned by qualified persons before the vessel is eligible for registration.
Documentation to be provided:
- Application form for registration
- Declaration of ownership
- Bill of sale for vessel
- Notice of proposed ship’s name
- Declaration of appointment of managing owner or manager
- Proof of survey for ships over twenty (20) years old
- Builder’s certificate for new ships
Upon successful registration, a certificate of registry is issued together with an official number which must be displayed on the ship. Any changes in details of registry must be notified to the Registrar.
Airports
Grenada’s main airport, Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) which is managed by the Grenada Airport Authority has excellent connections with North America and Europe via direct flights and other Caribbean islands. MBIA is located just south of St. George’s and close to the island’s hotel and tourism belt. The airport is capable of handling large commercial jets for both day and night landings.
A smaller airport is located in the sister isle of Carriacou and is utilized for inter-island services.
Scheduled Passenger Airlines:
International:
American Eagle - Daily flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Air Jamaica - Three weekly flights to Grenada from New York
British Airways - One weekly flight to Grenada from London.
Other North American Airlines:
Condor - One weekly flight
Virgin Airways - one weekly flight from London
Interregional Airlines:
Liat Airlines - Daily flights
Saint Vincent and Grenadines - Flights to Carriacou
Cubana Airlines - Once weekly
Charter Passenger Airlines:
Trans Meridian
Zoom
Scheduled Cargo Airlines:
Amerijet Int'l- Twice weekly
DHL – Twice per day, weekly
Merlin Air (FedEx) - Daily
Charter Cargo Airlines:
Liat (1974) (Quik Pak)
Aircraft Refueling:
Texaco West Indies Grenada Ltd
Average airfare cost from Grenada to:
- Trinidad: US $125
- Barbados: US $147
- St. Vincent: US $120
Ground Transportation
Grenada has a comprehensive road network that allows any part of the island to be reached within two hours from St. George’s. Public transportation is available from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Taxi services, vehicle rental agencies, airport ground handlers and Aviation Services of Grenada Ltd are also available.
Average cost of transportation to tourism belt from Airport - US $15