PR – The Hospitals Statutorisation Transition Team (HSTT) commenced a series of consultations with employees across Grenada’s public hospitals on 11 March 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to transition hospital services to a statutory governance framework.
These engagements build on earlier discussions held from 17 to 25 February 2026 with key stakeholders, including trade unions representing workers within the public hospital system.
The consultations are focused on the draft policies guiding the statutorisation of hospital services and are intended to provide staff with clear information on the transition process, the rationale for the reform, and the expected outcomes for Grenada’s healthcare system.
The HSTT was established by the Government of Grenada in April 2025 and is mandated to oversee and guide the transition of the country’s public hospital services to a statutory authority. The transition will include the General Hospital, Princess Alice Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital, Mt. Gay Psychiatric Hospital, and the Hospital Laundry.
Since its establishment, the Transition Team has been engaged in preparatory work to support the reform process, including the development of a comprehensive transition plan, a draft policy framework which will inform the drafting of new legislation, technical assessments of governance and operational arrangements, and consultations with key stakeholders.
Chair of the HSTT, Mrs. Lucia Livingston-Andall, said the engagement with staff is a critical part of the transition process.
“Healthcare workers are central to the delivery of hospital services, and their participation in these consultations is essential. These discussions are intended to provide clarity about the process and the intended outcomes, while also giving employees an opportunity to share their views and raise any concerns they may have.”
Mrs. Livingston-Andall noted that the transition is guided by the principle that “no one will be left behind.”
“The reform is being approached in a manner that respects the contributions of healthcare workers and seeks to ensure that the transition is fair, transparent, and beneficial to both staff and the patients they serve.”
Hospital statutorisation is expected to strengthen hospital governance, improve operational efficiency, and support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services while maintaining Government ownership and oversight of the public hospital system.
Engagement with hospital staff, trade unions, and the wider Grenada community will continue in the coming weeks as the HSTT advances the transition process across three phases: policy development and stakeholder engagement, operational preparation including governance and human resource planning, and formal establishment of the new statutory authority.
