Grenada Breaks Ground on new General Hospital site under Project Polaris

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA (28 March 2026) - The Government of Grenada on Friday, 27 March officially broke ground on Project Polaris, marking the start of construction of the country’s new General Hospital and a major step towards healthcare transformation. The ceremony, held at the project site in Calivigny, St. George, brought together over 1,500 Grenadians, partners, students, and well-wishers gathered to witness this significant national milestone.

Prime Minister the Honourable Dickon Mitchell described the project as a defining investment in Grenada’s future.

“Today, we are not just breaking ground, we are moving a nation forward. Project Polaris represents our commitment to ensuring that every Grenadian can access modern, high-quality healthcare at home. A healthy nation is a productive nation, and this project is a strategic investment in our people, our economy, and our future.”

The new General Hospital will replace the existing facility in St. George’s with a 250-bed, climateresilient, smart hospital in a more accessible location. It will include a helipad to support access from Carriacou, Petite Martinique, as well as the northern parts of mainland Grenada. This purpose-built facility will expand access to specialist care, modern diagnostics, emergency and surgical services, and maternal and neonatal care, while introducing private and semi-private rooms to enhance patient comfort.

Project Sponsor for Project Polaris, Ambassador Andrea St. Bernard added, “Beyond infrastructure, this is about wellness. We are intentionally designing a space where healing extends beyond the hospital itself, supported by modern systems and equipment, and by an environment that promotes recovery, movement, and overall wellbeing.”

The project is being designed with a strong emphasis on climate resilience, sustainability, and the healing power of the natural environment, creating a space that supports both treatment and recovery.

The development forms part of the wider 84-acre Hope Vale Medical City and will be delivered in phases, beginning with the hospital on approximately 10 acres and expanding into a fully integrated health and wellness environment. The second phase, driven by public-private partnerships, will incorporate staff and student accommodation, dedicated retirement residences, a hotel and spa, and a lifestyle and leisure hub.

Positioning the project within a broader regional ambition, the Prime Minister noted that Project Polaris forms part of Grenada’s long-term vision to become a leader in healthcare delivery.  

“Beyond our shores, Project Polaris positions Grenada as a titan in healthcare in the OECS. We are signaling to the region that the Spice Isle is becoming a hub for medical excellence, a destination for health tourism, and a sanctuary for specialised care that will draw eyes and investment from across the globe.”

As part of the day’s activities, a series of public engagement initiatives connected Grenadians to the past and future of healthcare through exhibitions, career-focused panels, and hospital design roundtable. Two hundred and fifty (250) participants including students from primary, secondary, and tertiary schools joined guided site tours offering a first-hand look at the 84-acre development which features vantage points overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Construction of the new General Hospital is expected to be completed in 2029, ushering in a new era of healthcare for Grenada and the wider Caribbean region.