On 26 July 2026, the Grenada National Trust (GNT) secured a critical, yet temporary, interim High Court injunction to temporarily halt the demolition of the historic Drill Yard on Young Street, St George’s, Grenada.

This demolition was scheduled to proceed immediately, citing public safety concerns. While the GNT agrees that public safety is a priority, we believe that immediate safety can be secured through temporary measures — such as fencing, barricading, warning notices, and securing loose material — without the irreversible destruction of this irreplaceable heritage asset.

The GNT calls on the National Insurance Board and the Government of Grenada to:

• Grant a 120-day pause on all demolition activities
• Allow for a professional assessment by preservation engineers, archaeologists, and heritage specialists
• Explore a government-led solution that removes liability from the National Insurance Board while protecting the site for future generations
• Uphold the statutory heritage process, ensuring the Grenada National Trust is properly consulted as required by law

How can you help?

By signing this petition, you are telling the authorities that Grenada’s heritage is not a liability to be cleared, but an asset to be cherished. The GNT has already incurred US$15,000 in urgent legal costs to protect this site. Your signature supports our fight to establish a national standard for protecting all of Grenada’s threatened heritage.

Additionally, the draft Grenada National Land Policy 2026–2036 is now available for public review. Citizens and residents are invited to read the document and share comments, suggestions or questions with the consulting firm, Integrated Governance Solutions Inc., by email at [email protected]. Feedback deadline: Tuesday, 28 July 2026.

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