AGP Executive Report

Caribbean Investment & Xenophobia: A Caribbean investor’s expansion is drawing backlash, with regional rivals reportedly using “foreigner” labels—highlighting simmering intra-regional tensions. Grenada Trade & Industry: Grenada is hosting a 10–14 June Canada–India Trade and Investment Mission, targeting deals across education, science/tech, pharmacology, tourism, manufacturing and services. Blue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Grenada-based Blue Economy MSMEs/Value Chain Groups to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (US$100k–US$150k) under the UBEC project. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says STAR-Fish clean energy work is moving into year-3 across member states including Grenada, focusing on renewables, cold storage and low-carbon certification. Animal Health & Enforcement: Grenada’s CVO defends euthanising two illegally imported, Babesia-positive horses from St Lucia; legal action and stronger port enforcement follow. Transport Policy: Cabinet rejects blanket bus fare increases, citing long-standing freezes and route-by-route review. Tourism & Shipping: MSC Opera begins Europe summer sailings before repositioning to the Southern Caribbean, with year-round Caribbean plans including Grenada from early 2027. Creative Industries: GOCA backs Grenadian creatives to Annecy/MIFA via an animation accelerator.

Trade & Investment: Grenada is hosting a high-level Canada–India Trade and Investment Mission (10–14 June) to line up deals in education, science and technology, pharmacology, tourism and hospitality, manufacturing, and services, with GIDC and the Grenada High Commission/Consulate backing the push. Blue Economy Funding: The OECS Commission is inviting Grenada-based Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000 for fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management value chain groups. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says its STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions across the region, including Grenada, targeting renewable power and cold-chain upgrades to boost fisheries resilience and competitiveness. Biosecurity & Agriculture: Grenada’s veterinary authorities defend the euthanising and incineration of two illegally imported, Babesia-positive horses from Saint Lucia, and say legal action and stronger port enforcement are underway. Transport Costs: Cabinet rejected calls for blanket passenger bus fare increases, saying route-by-route checks are being used while fuel rebates and parts concessions continue to ease pressure. Tourism & Shipping: MSC Opera is set to reposition to the Southern Caribbean with year-round service from late 2026, adding Grenada to itineraries from early 2027.

OECS Services Training: Antigua and Barbuda will host an OECS specialised services sector training programme from June 29 to July 2, aiming to boost resilience and competitiveness for public and private stakeholders across member states including Grenada. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites Blue Economy MSMEs in Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines to join virtual info sessions for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000 for eligible Blue Economy value chain groups. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says it’s scaling up clean energy work under the STAR-Fish project, targeting lower-carbon cold storage, fish processing upgrades and market opportunities across participating countries including Grenada. Public Health Logistics: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in IATA infectious substances transport, strengthening regional lab and specimen movement capacity. Grenada Biosecurity Clash: Grenada’s Chief Veterinary Officer defended the euthanising and incineration of two illegally imported, Babesia-positive horses from St Lucia, saying the action followed animal health laws and enforcement is being stepped up. Transport Costs: Grenada’s government rejected a blanket bus fare increase, saying it will review routes instead while fuel rebate measures continue to ease costs. Tourism & Shipping: MSC Opera is set for year-round Caribbean operations later in 2026, with Grenada listed among future itineraries. Blue Economy Careers: A Grenada “Explore the Blue – Marine Pathways” event at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina introduced students to marine-sector careers via glass-bottom boat experiences.

Biosecurity & Livestock Enforcement: Grenada’s Chief Veterinary Officer defended the euthanizing and incineration of two illegally imported horses from St Lucia after Babesia-positive tests, saying there was no permit and no quarantine/treatment capacity; the government has launched legal action and referred the matter to law enforcement. Blue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000 for value chain groups in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says it’s ramping up clean energy interventions under the STAR-Fish project (including Grenada) to improve cold chain efficiency, support low-carbon certification, and strengthen business models for renewable tech. Public Health Logistics: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in IATA infectious substances transport, boosting regional lab and outbreak readiness. Transport Costs: Government rejected calls for blanket bus fare hikes, pointing to route-by-route review and fuel tax rebate measures. Carriacou Infrastructure: Minister Tevin Andrews reported major progress on Lauriston Airport upgrades, Windward Jetty redevelopment, and Bogles Road works. Tourism & Culture: Grenadian creatives are set to attend Annecy’s animation festival via GOCA’s accelerator, while Grenada’s “Echoes of Waltham” won a CTO media award for video production. Regional Trade & Travel: CHTA’s incoming president Gregor Nassief was denied a US visa, sparking debate over wider policy impacts on Caribbean tourism operators. Blue Economy Education: Explore the Blue marine pathways event at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina used glass-bottom boat tours to spark student interest in marine careers.

Visa & Tourism: The newly elected CHTA president, Dominica hotelier Gregor Nassief, was denied a US visa, raising questions about how the move could affect the regional hotel body’s operations. Public Health & Logistics: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in IATA infectious substances transport, strengthening regional lab and specimen-shipping readiness, including Grenada. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites eligible Blue Economy MSMEs/value chain groups in Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (US$100k–US$150k), focused on fisheries, marine tourism and waste management. Grenada Biosecurity: Grenada says two Babesia-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without permits; the government is pursuing legal action and rolling out standard operating procedures to ports of entry. Maritime Trade: MSC Opera begins Europe summer sailing before repositioning to year-round Southern Caribbean service, with Grenada listed for 2027 itineraries. Regional Industry & Culture: Grenadian creatives head to Annecy/MIFA via GOCA’s animation accelerator, while a Grenada heritage film, “Echoes of Waltham,” won CTO Media Awards for best video production.

Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent MSMEs to join virtual info sessions for the UBEC Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, backing Blue Economy value chain groups in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000. Tourism & Health: CARPHA and Grenada launch the Tourism and Health Program to strengthen visitor-based surveillance, with hotels and vessels registering under the THiS system. Animal Health & Trade Compliance: Grenada moves to enforce the Animal Disease and Importation Act after two Babesia-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without permits, with new standard operating procedures and a public education push for ports of entry. Legal & Construction Oversight: A Grenada community group signals potential judicial review over Woodford’s Rayneau Development, alleging environmental and planning safeguard breaches tied to quarrying, asphalt batching and a jetty. Investment & Workforce Signals: Grenada courts Nigerian business with visa-free entry and investment opportunities, while the ECCB posts a Facilities Maintenance Technician role in St Kitts. Creative Industries: GOCA-backed Grenadian animators head to Annecy and MIFA to plug local talent into global animation markets.

Blue Economy & Marine Industry: Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina hosted “Explore the Blue – Marine Pathways” with TAMCC and marine-sector partners, using glass-bottom boat trips to spark careers across Grenada’s blue economy. Creative Industries: GOCA says three Grenadian creatives from its Animation Accelerator will represent Grenada at the Annecy International Animation Festival and MIFA Market, linking local talent to global animation markets. Tourism + Public Health: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA, training hotels and vessel operators and rolling out visitor-based surveillance to strengthen health security in tourism. Investment & Mobility: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria highlighted aviation, tourism, real estate, logistics and fintech opportunities, alongside visa-free access aimed at boosting business travel and investment. Governance & Contracts: The High Court ordered the Government of Grenada to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell damages after a wrongful termination ruling. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank issued an REOI for a private-sector climate finance partnership strategist under its GCF readiness programme. Energy Costs (US context): GasBuddy reports Grenada County’s lowest E85 price at $3.49 for the week ending May 30.

Tourism & Health: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA, training hotels and vessels for visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention. Creative Industries: GOCA is sending three Grenadian creatives to the Annecy International Animation Festival and MIFA Market, backed by an Animation Accelerator that links local talent to global buyers. Business & Climate Finance: Grenada Development Bank is seeking a Climate Finance Public-Private Partnership Strategist under a GCF readiness programme to help private firms access climate funding for tourism, agriculture and construction. Policy & Investment: Grenada’s visa-free access for Nigerian entrepreneurs and investors is driving fresh interest in aviation, real estate, fintech, renewable energy and logistics, while debate continues over the move. Legal & Governance: The High Court ordered the Government of Grenada to pay damages to a former Head of Rural Development after a wrongful termination finding. Planning & Industry Development: A Woodford community group is preparing legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging planning and environmental safeguards were not properly followed. Regional Health Challenge: A Caribbean-wide push calls for faster, evidence-based healthy food policy to tackle the region’s NCD crisis. Workforce & Skills: CARICOM’s HEART/NSTA Trust initiative digitised three TVET courses (waxing, tiling, and baking/cake tech) to widen access to skills training.

Creative Industries & Tourism: Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) is sending three creatives from its Animation Accelerator to the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and MIFA Market in France, aiming to plug local talent into global animation markets. Public Sector & Legal/Contracts: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after ruling his contract termination was wrongful. Construction/Industry & Environment: A Woodford community group is considering legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging quarrying, asphalt and batching activities and a jetty were approved without proper environmental safeguards and that works began before required compliance. Health & Tourism Sector: CARPHA, Grenada’s Health and Tourism ministries launched a Tourism and Health Program to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank issued an REOI for a climate finance public-private partnership strategist to help ready the private sector for climate funding. Investment & Trade Links: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers from July, with talks on direct air links and opportunities across aviation, tourism, real estate, logistics and fintech. Energy Costs (US, not Grenada): GasBuddy reported the lowest E85 price in Grenada County at $3.49 for the week ending May 30.

Grenada–Nigeria Business Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders is set to begin in July, aimed at easing travel for investors, entrepreneurs, professionals and students, with talks also underway for direct air links within six months to boost trade, tourism and investment. Tourism & Health Operations: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, rolling out visitor-based surveillance training and getting hotels and vessels registered on the Tourism and Health Information System. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank is seeking a Climate Finance Public-Private Partnership Strategist under a GCF readiness programme to help local firms access climate funding for tourism, agriculture and construction. Heritage Film Wins: “Echoes of Waltham” won Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards, spotlighting Grenada’s Waltham heritage through a Grenada–UK community collaboration. Public-Sector Contract Fallout: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay damages to former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell after a wrongful termination ruling. Local Industry Watch: A Woodford community group is considering legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging planning and environmental safeguards were not properly followed.

Tourism & Health: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and pushing wider use of the Tourism and Health Information System to strengthen visitor-based disease prevention. Tourism Industry: Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism agenda focused on product upgrades at key sites, better access and signage, stronger digital marketing, and expanded community tourism. Investment & Trade (Nigeria): Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria says visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers is set to begin in July, alongside talks on direct air links within six months, targeting aviation, real estate, logistics, fintech, agriculture and healthcare. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank issued an REOI for a climate finance public-private partnership strategist under a GCF readiness programme to help local firms access and plan for climate funding. Public Sector Contracting: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay damages to former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell after a wrongful termination finding. Construction & Environment: A Woodford community group signalled possible legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging planning and environmental safeguards were not properly followed. Skills & Training: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three level-two TVET courses (waxing, tiling, baking/cake tech) across CARICOM institutions. Regional Sports: Grenada is listed in Group B for Guyana’s FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, with the local organising committee led by Kashif & Shanghai. Jobs (ECCB): The ECCB advertised a Facilities Maintenance Technician role in St Kitts for qualified electrical engineering technology candidates. Heritage Media: “Echoes of Waltham” won Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards, spotlighting Grenada’s cultural history through a Grenada–UK heritage partnership.

Court Ruling on Rural Development Contract: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after finding his contract termination in February 2023 was wrongful, spotlighting risks in public-sector contracting and follow-through. Woodford Industrial Project Under Legal Threat: A Woodford community group has issued a pre-action protocol letter to the Planning and Development Authority over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental damage, public health risks, and breaches of planning safeguards tied to quarrying, asphalt, batching, and a jetty. Tourism Meets Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA, training staff and pushing visitor-based surveillance via the Tourism and Health Information System across hotels and vessels. Grenada Targets Nigerian Investment with Visa-Free Entry: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria says visa-free access for Nigerians will begin in July, with talks on direct air links and opportunities across aviation, tourism, real estate, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and fintech. Tourism Agenda for Growth: Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism push focused on product upgrades, airlift, digital marketing, safer visitor experiences, and stronger community tourism participation.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training staff and pushing visitor-based surveillance at hotels and vessels to strengthen infectious-disease prevention inside the tourism sector. Investment & Trade Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers is set to begin in July, alongside talks for direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting aviation, tourism, real estate, logistics, agriculture and fintech. Tourism Agenda: Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism plan focused on product upgrades at key sites (beaches, waterfalls, parks and heritage areas), better access and signage, and stronger digital marketing and partnerships. Public-Sector Contract Ruling: A Grenada High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after finding his contract termination was wrongful. Local Planning & Industry Risk: A Woodford community group is preparing potential legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental and public-health concerns and planning safeguards not being followed during construction. Skills for Industry: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three level-two TVET courses for CARICOM delivery—waxing, tiling and baker/cake technology—expanding access through online training.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA, training visitor-based surveillance and supporting hotel and vessel registration to strengthen infectious disease prevention in the tourism sector. Tourism Growth Plan: Grenada’s tourism ministry mapped a 12–24 month agenda focused on airlift, product upgrades at key sites (beaches, falls, parks, heritage), community tourism, and stronger digital marketing. Africa-to-Caribbean Business Push: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers from July, with talks on direct air links within six months, targeting aviation, tourism, real estate, healthcare, education, agriculture, logistics, and fintech. Public Health Policy Pressure: Regional groups urged faster healthy food policy action to curb NCDs, including a push to protect children from ultra-processed food marketing around schools. Water Infrastructure Tender: NAWASA invited bids for the Annandale Water Treatment Plant renovation, with a mandatory site visit on June 10 and bid deadline June 22. Agriculture & Imports Dispute: A stables owner alleged unfair, premature euthanisation of imported horses after tick-borne Babesia tests, raising questions about permits and quarantine handling.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training staff and pushing visitor-based surveillance across hotels and vessels to strengthen infectious disease prevention. Skills & Jobs Pipeline: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two TVET courses under a CARICOM pilot—waxing, tiling, and baker/cake technology—available from May 18 across participating institutions in Grenada and other member states. NCD & Food Policy Push: Regional health leaders and civil society called for faster, evidence-based healthy food policies as ultra-processed marketing in and around schools fuels obesity and diet-related disease. Grenada-Nigeria Business Drive: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria says visa-free entry for Nigerians is set to start in July, alongside plans for direct air links within six months and new investment focus areas in aviation, tourism, real estate, logistics, fintech, and agriculture. Tourism Agenda: Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism plan centered on product upgrades, safer experiences, stronger digital marketing, and community tourism, with priority sites including beaches, falls, parks, and heritage areas. Public Works Tender: NAWASA invited bids for the Annandale Water Treatment Plant renovation, with a mandatory site visit June 10 and bid deadline June 22.

Grenada–Nigeria Business Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders is set to start in July, with talks underway for direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting trade, tourism, education and investment across aviation, real estate, logistics, fintech and agriculture. Tourism Agenda: Grenada also laid out an ambitious 12–24 month tourism plan, focusing on airlift, digital marketing, safer experiences, and upgrades to key sites from Grand Anse Beach to Grand Etang and heritage locations. Regional Health Policy Pressure: Caribbean leaders and public health experts renewed calls for stronger healthy food policies as NCDs keep rising, highlighting the need to tackle ultra-processed foods and improve implementation. Skills & Training: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised Level Two TVET courses in the CARICOM pilot, including tiling and baking/cake technology, expanding access through the Moodle platform. Water & Climate Resilience: NAWASA invited bids for the Annandale Water Treatment Plant renovation, while Grenada validated a Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation ahead of its final release. Agriculture & Trade Dispute: A stables owner alleges imported horses were euthanised too quickly after tick-borne disease tests, raising questions about permits and quarantine handling.