In this island economy progress in fiscal reforms and prudent macroeconomic management have kept annual growth steady since 1998. The increase in economic activity has been led by construction and trade. Tourist facilities are being expanded; tourism is the leading foreign exchange earner. Major short-term concerns are the rising fiscal deficit and the deterioration in the external account balance. Grenada shares a common central bank and a common currency with seven other members of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
Industry:
food and beverages, textiles, light assembly operations, tourism, construction
Ethnicgroups:
black 82% some South Asians (East Indians) and Europeans, trace Arawak/Carib Amerindian
Yellow fever:
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age coming from infected areas.
