Prime Minister of Grenada the Honourable Dickon Mitchell has successfully concluded a strategic 2-day official visit to Washington, DC, spanning 18–19 May, 2026.
The high-level itinerary focused on investment, energy, trade, infrastructure, and regional cooperation and security through direct talks with the US Cabinet, Congress, and private sector leaders.
Strengthening bilateral and economic ties
The diplomatic mission featured pivotal discussions aimed at elevating Grenada’s economic, trade and investment profile:
- Department of State: Prime Minister Mitchell met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to reinforce regional cooperation and expand bilateral economic ties
- Department of Commerce: High-level talks were held with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and William Kimmett, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Administration, focusing on Grenada’s fledgling oil and gas potential and optimising trade pathways
- Legislative Support: The prime minister engaged directly with key congressional leaders, including Representative Joe Wilson (House Committee on Foreign Affairs) and Senator Bill Hagerty (Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee), ensuring strong support for Grenada’s bilateral relations with the United States
Energy and Maritime logistics
To safeguard Grenada’s energy and economic sovereignty and build climate resilience, the delegation engaged in technical and private sector alignments:
- Department of Energy: The prime minister met with a senior delegation, including Special Advisor for International Affairs Juan Pablo Varela, and Deputy Assistant Secretary John Lassek (Office of Subsurface Energy, Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office) and discussed technical assistance and investment opportunities in the fields of Geothermal and solar energy
- UGT Renewables: Discussions with CEO Adam Cortese focused on mobilising international capital to implement large-scale solar and infrastructure that support solar opportunities
- Tropical Shipping: A meeting with CEO Tim Martin focused on optimising supply chains, reducing freight costs, and securing more efficient maritime logistics for Grenadian traders
Advancing national and regional security
Addressing critical borders and shared geopolitical interests, Prime Minister Mitchell conducted high-level strategy sessions at the National Security Council in dialogue with Michael Jensen (Senior Director, National Security Council) and Will Turner (Vice President’s Special Advisor for the Western Hemisphere) which focused on regional stability, an Americas first policy, support for disaster response and management, and air and maritime border protection in the Eastern Caribbean
Executive Commentary
“Our engagements over these 2 intense days mark the commencement of a deeper and more sustained engagement with the United States aimed at fostering greater bilateral cooperation to enhance Grenada’s national development,” said Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell. “By solidifying direct alliances with US federal agencies, key congressional committees, and major industrial leaders, we are positioning Grenada to attract premium, sustainable investments.”
Prior to his official diplomatic briefings, Prime Minister Mitchell also engaged deeply with the Grenadian diaspora in New York from 16-17 May 2026, by attending the Graduation Ceremony of St George’s University at the famed Madison Square Garden, during which Dr Dolland Noel, the renowned Grenadian doctor, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award.
The prime minister, the Project Polaris Team, and the Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs Terry Forrester also participated in a heavily attended Town Hall meeting at Medgar Evers College. The prime minister also attended the Spice Excellence Awards, during which 12 outstanding Grenadians were recognised, celebrated and awarded for the exemplary success in their respective fields of endeavour.
The prime minister and his delegation have concluded their working travel and returned to Grenada on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
Office of the Prime Minister
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