AGP Executive Report

Water Security: GWP-Caribbean elected an interim steering committee at its Grenada AGM and renewed its focus on water resilience linked to agriculture, energy and economic development. Agriculture: Grenada’s Pesticide Control Board has launched a national audit of the pesticide supply chain to protect food safety and agricultural exports; election supporters have also called for better markets for local produce. Regional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams are assessing whether the region can supply paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen, findings that could shape future tariffs and trade. Construction: Geotechnical studies led to a new site for Grenada’s planned 250-bed hospital, with the government saying the shift avoids costly piling and lowers construction costs. Tourism and Blue Economy: The Grenada Tourism Authority is launching Pure Experiences to promote local tours and businesses, while eligible blue-economy MSMEs in Grenada can seek grants in a final funding call opening October 30. Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, amid higher energy and transport costs across tourism-dependent Caribbean economies.

Tourism: Sandals Grenada was among the Caribbean properties recognised at the World Travel Awards, where Sandals Resorts International collected 17 honours. Grenada’s Tourism Authority is also preparing to launch Pure Experiences, promoting locally operated tours and activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Construction: Geotechnical assessments have shifted the planned 250-bed Project Polaris hospital to the eastern side of its site, where less piling is needed and construction costs are expected to fall. Earthworks are targeted for November, with a main contractor expected by early 2027. Regional Industry: CARICOM assessment teams meet from October 12 to 27 to review regional capacity to supply paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen—findings that could shape tariff decisions and opportunities for local producers. Agriculture: Grenada’s Pesticide Control Board has begun a national audit of the pesticide supply chain to check compliance and protect food safety and agricultural exports. Blue Economy: Eligible businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management can seek matching grants through a final funding call opening October 30.

Regional Manufacturing: CARICOM assessment teams began reviewing regional supply of paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen, with findings set to inform tariff decisions and weigh local producers’ competitiveness against imports and shipping costs. Tourism: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme, due to launch in mid-October, will promote locally run tours and activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, giving operators more visibility. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, amid a more moderate recovery for tourism-dependent islands. Agriculture: A national pesticide audit will inspect importers, sellers and users to strengthen food safety and protect the farming and export sectors. Blue Economy: Eligible businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management can prepare for a final OECS grant call, launching online October 30. Construction: Government-funded work delivered a new $1.9 million pre-school in Tivoli, St Andrew, with OECS support.

Regional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can meet demand for paints, hydraulic cement, glass bottles and bitumen between October 12 and 27. Their findings will inform tariff decisions and examine production, import competition and shipping costs. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent islands face a more moderate recovery amid high energy and transport costs. Tourism Businesses: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme will promote locally run tours and activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, giving operators greater visibility in culture, food, nature and marine tourism. Blue Economy: Eligible businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management can pursue a final round of OECS matching grants, with the call launching October 30. Agriculture: A national pesticide audit will check importers, sellers and users for compliance, aiming to protect public health, food safety and Grenada’s agricultural exports.

Regional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can meet demand for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen, informing future tariff decisions. Their review of local production, import competition and shipping costs could affect Grenada’s businesses and consumers. Tourism: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme is set to promote locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, giving guides, artisans and community businesses more visibility. Blue Economy: Eligible fisheries, marine tourism and waste-management businesses in Grenada can apply for a final round of OECS matching grants, with the call launching on October 30. Agriculture: A national pesticide-supply audit will check compliance across importers, retailers and users, aiming to protect food safety and the agricultural export sector. Construction: A new EC$1.9 million pre-school in Tivoli, funded by the government and OECS, has been handed over; local contractor Matthew’s Construction Services completed the project. Ports and Labour: The Grenada Ports Authority and GTAWU signed agreements covering pilots, middle managers and the St George’s Bus Terminus, with salary increases and improved benefits.

Regional Supply Chains: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can meet demand for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen, informing future tariff decisions. Shipping: A Caribbean cargo operator’s Christmas 2025 delays, including shipments to Grenada, have prompted a call for earlier holiday shipping plans this year. Tourism: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme is set to promote locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, giving operators more visibility and visitors more ways to spend locally. Agriculture: A national pesticide audit will cover importers, sellers, commercial applicators and major users, aiming to protect food safety and agricultural exports. Blue Economy: Eligible businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management can seek grants through a final OECS funding call, launching online on October 30. Ports and Jobs: The Grenada Ports Authority and GTAWU signed agreements providing salary increases and improved benefits for pilots, middle managers and St George’s Bus Terminus staff. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, as high energy and transport costs weigh on tourism-dependent economies.

Regional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can supply its own paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen, informing future tariff decisions and opportunities for local producers. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, a moderate pace amid higher energy and transport costs across tourism-dependent economies. Tourism: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme is set to promote locally run tours and activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, giving operators more visibility and access to visitors. Agriculture and Safety: Grenada’s Pesticide Control Board has launched a national audit of the pesticide supply chain to enforce safety standards and protect food production and agricultural exports. Blue Economy: Fisheries, marine tourism and waste-management businesses in Grenada can apply for a final round of OECS matching grants, with the call launching on October 30. Ports and Labour: The Grenada Ports Authority and GTAWU signed collective agreements covering pilots, middle managers and St George’s Bus Terminus staff, including pay increases and improved benefits.

Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, as tourism-led economies face high energy and transport costs. Tourism: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours and activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Regional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams will assess the region’s supply of paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen from October 12–27; their findings will inform future tariff decisions affecting producers, importers and consumers. Agriculture: Grenada’s Pesticide Control Board has begun a national audit of the pesticide supply chain to check compliance and protect food safety and agricultural exports. Blue Economy: Eligible businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management can seek grants in a final funding round for Grenada and two other OECS states. Ports and Labour: The Grenada Ports Authority and GTAWU signed agreements covering pilots, middle managers and St George’s Bus Terminus, with salary increases and improved benefits.

Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent islands face high energy and transport costs. Tourism: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. A UK agent familiarisation offer and November marketplace aim to build visitor business. Regional Supply Chains: CARICOM teams will assess regional capacity for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen from October 12–27, informing future tariff decisions and opportunities for local suppliers. Agriculture and Blue Economy: Grenada’s pesticide audit will check compliance across the supply chain to protect food safety and farm exports. Eligible fisheries, marine tourism and waste-management businesses can also seek grants through the OECS programme’s final call, launching October 30. Carriacou’s Corn Fest returns October 25, showcasing local food and producers. Workplace Relations: The Grenada Ports Authority and workers’ union signed agreements providing salary increases and improved benefits for three bargaining units.

Tourism: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme, due to launch in mid-October, will promote locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, giving guides, artisans and community businesses more visibility. The Tourism Authority is also courting UK trade partners with agent visits and a November marketplace. Agriculture and Food Safety: Inspectors will audit Grenada’s pesticide supply chain, from importers to major users, to enforce rules protecting public health, food safety and agricultural exports. Carriacou’s Corn Fest returns October 25, showcasing products made from the island’s staple crop. Blue Economy: A final grant call for eligible businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management opens October 30, offering support for productivity, resilience and sustainability. Ports and Trade: The Grenada Ports Authority and workers’ union signed agreements providing salary increases and improved benefits for pilots, middle managers and St George’s Bus Terminus staff. A proposed regional farm-to-tourism platform could also connect Grenadian nutmeg growers with hotels elsewhere in the Caribbean.

Agriculture & Food: Carriacou’s Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, showcasing traditional and new corn products and creating a market for local growers and vendors. Tourism Trade: Grenada is courting UK travel sellers with a November Marketplace and a £400 contribution for up to 15 agents to visit before year-end. The Tourism Authority is also preparing Pure Experiences, promoting locally run tours and activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Ports & Labour: The Grenada Ports Authority and GTAWU signed agreements covering pilots, middle managers and St George’s Bus Terminus, with salary increases and improved benefits. Local Enterprise: A bamboo-weaving programme is training educators and disability-sector representatives to turn a readily available resource into potential income. Regional Agriculture: A proposed Caribbean farm-to-hotel exchange could connect Grenada’s nutmeg growers with tourism buyers and help producers share supply and pricing information.

Tourism Trade: Grenada is courting UK travel sellers with a November marketplace and a “Meet Me in Grenada” offer that helps agents visit the islands. The Tourism Authority will also launch Pure Experiences, promoting locally run tours and activities to give community businesses greater visibility. Ports and Labour: The Grenada Ports Authority and GTAWU signed agreements covering pilots, middle managers and St George’s Bus Terminus, including salary increases and improved benefits. Agriculture: A regional push to cut poultry-feed imports by 30% in five years could create opportunities for local feed production, while a proposed Caribbean farm-to-hotel platform could connect Grenada’s nutmeg growers with tourism buyers. Cost of Living: With the November election approaching, VAT on sugar and electricity is a campaign issue, as parties debate ways to ease pressure on households and businesses.

Tourism: Grenada’s Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from food and agriculture to nature and marine activities. A separate UK-agent offer contributes £400 toward flights and includes an island experience; the GTA’s Marketplace runs November 11–17. Water Security: Newly commissioned G-CREWS assets strengthen water resilience on Carriacou and Petite Martinique, including two 100,000-gallon storage tanks and cisterns at two medical centres. Clean Energy: A Caribbean Development Bank programme will support women-led businesses in Grenada and seven other countries to develop and commercialise clean-energy solutions. Agriculture: Jamaica’s tourism minister proposed expanding the ALEX platform regionally, potentially linking Grenada’s nutmeg farmers with hotels elsewhere in the Caribbean. Skills: Grenada’s first SoundLeap cohort applied its live-sound training at Sound Fest, gaining hands-on experience in event production.

Grenada Economy: The third quarter brought cost-of-living relief, stronger tourism and visible reconstruction in Carriacou and Petite Martinique, alongside new spending and wage commitments that will shape public finances. Agriculture & Tourism: Jamaica’s ALEX platform could expand regionally, connecting Grenadian nutmeg farmers with hotels and giving producers and buyers better information on supply and prices. Water Infrastructure: New G-CREWS assets, including two large storage tanks and upgraded water systems at health centres, aim to strengthen water security in Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Clean Energy: A Caribbean Development Bank facility will offer technical and financial support to women-led businesses, including in Grenada, to develop clean-energy products and services. Creative Industries: Sixteen SoundLeap trainees gained practical experience in live sound engineering at Sound Fest, completing the programme’s first cohort.

Energy Investment: Africa Energy Week 2026 (Oct 12–16) in Cape Town is set to bring 10,000+ delegates to the Deal Room and finance forums, aiming to match projects across the energy value chain with capital and decision-makers. Tourism & Agri-Logistics: Jamaica’s Edmund Bartlett wants its ALEX platform expanded into a Caribbean agrolinkages exchange, with the model explicitly pointing to connecting Grenada’s nutmeg farmers to tourism buyers across the region. Water Security (Carriacou & Petite Martinique): G-CREWS water assets were commissioned at Princess Royal Hospital grounds, adding 100,000-imperial-gallon storage tanks and related upgrades to strengthen climate resilience and public health support for the sister islands. Clean Energy for Women-Led Firms: The CDB launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Hub initiative (2026–2028) backing women-led businesses in clean energy innovation, including support for Grenada. Public Health Tech & Law Reform: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to improve health technology management (including oxygen systems and hospital infrastructure) and modernize public health legislation. Trade Facilitation: St Kitts and Nevis advanced plans for a National Electronic Single Window to streamline cross-border trade processes and reduce burdens on traders. Sports Infrastructure: Barbados’ netball stadium push is nearing completion ahead of the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Americas qualifier, with Grenada’s regional sports ecosystem watching closely.

Regional Agri-Logistics Push: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s Agricultural Linkages Exchange (ALEX) should expand into a Caribbean-wide platform to connect farmers and agro-processors with tourism buyers, including potential links from Grenada nutmeg growers to hotels across the region. Boardroom Change: Republic Financial Holdings Ltd (RFHL) says founding director Dawn Callender has retired from its board, effective Oct. 1, with RFHL noting she was the last original RFHL director to step down. Health Tech & Law Modernisation: PAHO and the Government of Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management, oxygen systems and hospital infrastructure, while supporting Grenada’s review and modernisation of public health legislation. Clean Energy Support for Women: The CDB launched a US$500,000 initiative via SheTrades Caribbean Hub to back women-led businesses developing clean energy solutions across the region, including Grenada, with technical assistance and funding over 2026–2028. Water Security Milestone: Carriacou and Petite Martinique received commissioned G-CREWS water assets at Princess Royal Hospital grounds, adding two 100,000-imperial-gallon storage tanks to boost resilience after the 2010 drought. Trade Facilitation Tech: St. Kitts and Nevis advanced plans for a National Electronic Single Window to streamline cross-border trade processes through a single digital submission system. Sports: Grenfin Swim Club retained its national championship title at the Lucozade Grenfin Invitational, securing the George A. Menezes Challenge Trophy for a fifth straight year.