As the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) continues with its 40th Anniversary Lecture Series, Grenada’s edition saw discussions surrounding Prime Minister – Dickon Mitchell’s plan on making Grenada the “Healthcare Capital of the OECS”.

The panel comprised of speakers: Dr. Agnus Friday, MB, MDA and Mr. Richard Duncan, OBE along with the Moderator, Brenda Baptiste. Both speakers delved into the incorporation of the blue, green and orange economy to launch Grenada’s niche of receiving tourists seeking healthcare.

During his presentation, Mr. Duncan spoke on plans of the government to start phase one for the construction of a new hospital facility, sometime next year:

As it relates to Dr. Friday’s views on potential development, he spoke on benefits that would be derived from not only developing a school for doctors but other medical workers as well:

Dr. Agnus Friday.