The Postal Service came to Grenada during colonization by the British in the eighteenth century. Until January 23, 1997 the Post Office served as a department within the Ministry of Communications and Works. The Grenada Postal Corporation was established by Act 21 of 1996 which commenced on January 24, 1997 to provide postal services on a strictly commercial basis. Our Vision: To be the Best in class provider of communication services. Our Mission: To provide efficient postal, communication and related services to our customers in a timely, affordable and secure manner using appropriate technology with the objective of ensuring reasonable returns to our shareholders, a conductive and rewarding working environment for our employees, and the development of the community which we serve. Our Slogan: Promptly moving your messages, Money and Merchandise Management's Philosophy To develop and maintain a profitable enterprise committed to meeting our customer's needs through innovative management at all levels, in a dynamic working environment. Our Employees The Grenada Postal Corporation employs one hundred and fifty (150) employees to serve its customers. Prior to January 24,1997 All major decisions were made by the Ministry of Communications and works. Annual expenditures were part of Grenada's National Budget. Traditional revenue streams then were: Stamps Sales Express Mail, Registered Mail Parcels and Packets Commissions on Postal and Money Orders Private letterboxes Philately Customs clearance fees The Post Office commercialization process commenced on January were 24, 1997. At that time all Policy- making decisions were passed to a seven member Board of Directors. According to the Act establishing the Grenada Postal Corporation the Corporation: Has exclusive right to provide postal services throughout Grenada. May provide limited banking services. Has the exclusive right to permit and sell stamps in Grenada. Has the exclusive right to rent or lease post boxes.   Affiliates Caribbean Postal Union Universal Postal Union