Saharan dust rolls in as fuel ticks up and scholarships open
The five things you need to know this morning — plus today's weather, an opportunity worth a look, and one claim we checked.
Kenroy Baptiste · Saturday, 13 June 2026
The Big Thing
A thick plume of Saharan dust is settling over Grenada this week, dimming the skies and pushing air quality down. The Met Office expects hazy conditions through Thursday. People with asthma and other respiratory conditions should keep medication close and limit long stretches outdoors at midday.
Weather Ready
Hot and hazy, light winds, a low chance of afternoon showers in the interior. Seas are slight to moderate — a comfortable day on the water, but visibility will be reduced by the dust. Farmers can expect strong sun; water young plants early.
Parish Pulse
Roadworks continue on the Grand Anse main road near the roundabout; expect delays during morning peak. In St. Patrick, a community clean-up is set for Saturday morning at Sauteurs bay.
Opportunity
Applications are open for Cuba medical scholarships for the next academic year. The deadline is at the end of the month — see Opportunity Watch for the eligibility list and how to apply.
Check D Ting
A message claiming NAWASA announced an island-wide three-day water shutdown is circulating on WhatsApp. We checked: it's false. NAWASA has scheduled maintenance affecting only parts of St. George on a single morning.
What to Watch
Fuel prices are widely expected to edge up at the next review. Watch for the official notice — and ignore the screenshots until then.