AGP Executive Report

Tourism Licensing: The Grenada Tourism Authority is inviting tourism operators to renew 2026–2027 licences via the Pure Grenada tourism portal, with applications running from 6 July through end of September (taxi, tours, watersports, guides, hotels/villas/guest houses, and vendors at key sites). Heritage & Tourism Planning: A growing concern is emerging that St. George’s Drill Yard—tied to Grenada’s court, prison and military history—is facing demolition even as government talks about upgrading priority tourism sites, calling for a full heritage review and salvage plan. Infrastructure Delivery Model: A new debate is heating up around Grenada’s “Finance–Design–Build” approach, with supporters pointing to faster delivery and reduced upfront fiscal strain, while critics warn about long-term risks. Water Works Disruption: Nawasa says major concrete pouring at Moliniere Reservoir will cause temporary traffic delays on Friday 3 July (8:30am–3:30pm) for the Southern St George Water Supply Expansion Project. Court Watch (Business): A High Court case involving former minister Nickolas Steele’s interest in the 61 West restaurant is before Justice Agnes Actie, with interim injunction issues and related legal arguments in focus. Spice & Agriculture: National Spice Replanting Day mobilised every parish, and the Agriculture Ministry also launched a ginger production drive, importing 15,000 pounds of planting material to expand local supply and lower prices. Climate Risk: CariCOF warns strengthening El Niño and warming seas could intensify heat, prolong drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and raise risks of heavy rainfall flooding later in the wet season. Procurement (Renewables): A World Bank-funded procurement notice seeks quotations for electronic office equipment under the CEGEB project, with bidding documents available from 3 July.

Vision 75 Agenda: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell used the Diaspora Homecoming Forum to push a 25-year transformation plan toward Grenada’s 2049 independence milestone, stressing that real development comes from those who stay and those who return—physically or through technology. Tourism Licensing: The Grenada Tourism Authority opened renewals for 2026–2027 licences for taxi, tour, attractions, watersports, car rentals, guides, hotels/villas/guesthouses, and craft vendors, with applications via Pure Grenada starting 6 July through end-September. Water Infrastructure Works: Nawasa warned of temporary traffic delays at Moliniere Reservoir on Friday 3 July (8:30am–3:30pm) for concrete pouring under the Southern St George Water Supply Expansion Project. Spice Industry Push: National Spice Replanting Day mobilised every parish under “From Roots to Legacy,” while the Agriculture Ministry’s Ginger Production Drive begins with 15,000 pounds of planting material to expand local ginger and lower prices. Procurement & Regulation: A World Bank-funded request covers electronic office equipment for the renewable energy facility; PURC also advertised Regulatory Engineer vacancies for water/sewerage and energy performance monitoring. Sargassum “Blue Gold”: A Trinidad-based group pitched turning collected sargassum into fertiliser and compost to build a local processing industry.

Caribbean Tourism Momentum: New Caribbean Tourism Organization figures point to strong 2026 travel growth, with Anguilla leading the pack in the first quarter (up 24.6%), as better airlift and fresh hotel supply keep demand rising. Spice Industry Push: Grenada is mobilising for agricultural renewal, from islandwide National Spice Replanting Day participation to the Ministry of Agriculture’s ginger drive—aimed at boosting local supply and lowering prices. Infrastructure Oversight Pressure: A construction entrepreneur flags growing public frustration over delayed public works and inconsistent procurement and payments, calling for tighter contract management and supervision. Water Sector Labour Talks: Nawasa updates the public on collective bargaining negotiations with the PWU after industrial action, saying talks are progressing through required governance steps. Regulation Hiring: Grenada’s PURC is advertising vacancies for Regulatory Engineers in water and electricity—roles focused on performance monitoring and standards enforcement. Climate Risk Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño and warming seas could intensify heat and drought, with higher risks of extreme weather across the region. OECS Community Tourism: OECS, backed by the EU, is training member states to strengthen community-based tourism so local communities become primary beneficiaries.

Spice Industry Revival: Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture launched the first phase of its “Ginger Production Drive,” importing 15,000 pounds of planting material to boost local supply, cut prices, and train farmers on rhizome prep, spacing, and disease control. Public Infrastructure Oversight: A construction entrepreneur warns that Grenada’s public works are suffering from weak management and inconsistent procurement, with delayed payments and unclear follow-ups undermining quality and delivery. Water/Energy Regulation Jobs: The PURC is advertising vacancies for Regulatory Engineer roles covering water and sewerage, and electricity performance monitoring—key posts for standards, compliance, and consumer protection. Labour & Utilities: NAWASA updates the public on collective bargaining talks with the PWU after industrial action over delays in negotiations for March 2023–February 2026. Tourism & Community Linkages: OECS, with EU support, is pushing community-based tourism as a growth engine, training member states to make local communities primary beneficiaries. Health & Food Policy: EU–CaN and partners will run an OECS regional policy workshop on healthy diets and nutrition awareness, targeting diet-related NCDs. National Pride in Agriculture: National Spice Replanting Day saw islandwide volunteer planting under “From Roots to Legacy,” tied to Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026.

Tourism & Investment: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia (June 9–11) to push community-based tourism, backed by the EU’s 11th EDF RIGHT programme, with a focus on turning local communities into the main architects and beneficiaries of tourism. Agriculture & National Brand: Grenada marked National Spice Replanting Day (June 28) with islandwide volunteer planting under “From Roots to Legacy,” tied to Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026, as leaders framed it as agricultural renewal and identity protection. Utilities & Jobs: Grenada’s PURC advertised two Regulatory Engineer roles—Water and Sewerage, and Energy Services and Performance Monitoring—aimed at strengthening regulation, standards, and performance oversight. Labour & Public Services: Nawasa updated the public on collective bargaining with the PWU after industrial action began June 25, saying negotiations resumed after review and governance approvals. Nutrition Policy: EU–Caribbean Nutrition (EU–CaN) and partners will host an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on healthy diets and nutrition awareness (June 30–July 2) in TrueBlue, with multisector strategies for tackling diet-related NCDs. Culture & Small Business: The Carenage hosted We Pan Fest (June 28), featuring six steel orchestras, local artistes, and vendor activity to spotlight steelpan heritage and community enterprise. Skills & Education: St George’s University of Grenada alumnus Dr Firdous Ahmad Khan led a veterinary clinical sciences career session at SKUAST-K, highlighting global pathways and modern training approaches. Regional Risk: UWI Seismic Research Centre urged Caribbean residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela earthquakes, noting disruption across the Caribbean Plate but no direct link to the same fault system.

Spice & Agriculture: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers turn out across every parish on June 28, as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026, planting spice trees under the “From Roots to Legacy” theme to restore crops and protect the island’s “Spice Isle” identity. Public Utilities & Jobs: The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) posted two vacancies for Regulatory Engineers—one for Water and Sewerage and another for Energy Services and Performance Monitoring—aimed at strengthening sector oversight and standards. Labour & Water Sector: Nawasa issued an update on collective bargaining with the Public Workers’ Union, following industrial action over delayed negotiations for March 2023–February 2026, with talks set to resume after review. Nutrition Policy: The EU–Caribbean Nutrition initiative will host an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on Healthy Diets and Nutrition Awareness (June 30–July 2) to push practical nutrition strategies across the region. Coastal Resilience: WINDREF invited contractors to prequalify for construction under Telescope’s Living Shoreline coastal protection works in Grenville Bay (Little Bay), targeting stabilization along about 550m of shoreline. Culture & Local Business: The Carenage hosted the third annual We Pan Fest on June 28, expanding to six steel orchestras and spotlighting local vendors and artistes.

Labour & Water Services: Nawasa says it’s reviewing PWU’s proposal after the union’s June 25 industrial action, with negotiations set to resume once the authority completes its analysis and secures required state-owned enterprise approvals. Spice & Agriculture: Every parish joined National Spice Replanting Day on June 28 as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026, with volunteers planting spice trees to rebuild output after major storms. Culture & Small Business: The Carenage hosted We Pan Fest’s third edition on June 28, featuring 6 steel orchestras, local artistes and vendor activity aimed at keeping steelpan and community enterprise front and centre. Nutrition Policy: EU–Caribbean Nutrition will run an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on healthy diets from June 30 to July 2 in True Blue, bringing together regional health and food agencies to push practical nutrition actions. Co-ops & Jobs: Grenada Co-operative League and the Co-operatives Department plan Co-operative Fair 2.0 at the Esplanade Mall Courtyard on July 3 to showcase cooperative impact across agriculture, credit and worker-owned work. Coastal Resilience: WINDREF seeks prequalification of contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline coastal protection works in Telescope, Grenville Bay, covering about 550m of shoreline. Regional Security & Climate: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership action plan in Panama, prioritising resilient economies, climate action and regional security. Disaster Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre urged Caribbean residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela earthquakes, noting disruption across the Caribbean Plate but no direct link to a single fault system. Scholarships: Morocco, with Grenada, is offering 2026–2027 scholarships at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, covering airfare, accommodation, meals, insurance and a monthly stipend for English-taught degrees.

Spice & Agriculture: Every parish joined National Spice Replanting Day on 28 June, part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026, with volunteers putting spice trees back in the ground to rebuild nutmeg and other crops after major hurricanes. Water & Labour: Nawasa says it’s updating the public on collective bargaining with the Public Workers’ Union after industrial action began 25 June, noting negotiations resumed only after its review of the existing agreement and the union’s proposal. Culture & Small Business: The Carenage hosted the 3rd annual We Pan Fest on 28 June, expanding to six steel orchestras and giving vendors and local artistes a bigger platform. Nutrition Policy: EU–CaN will run an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on Healthy Diets and Nutrition Awareness from 30 June to 2 July in True Blue, aiming to speed up practical nutrition strategies across the region. Blue Gold Sargassum Plan: A Trinidad-based group is pitching a sargassum-to-fertiliser processing system to support Government’s beach-clearing push, arguing it can create a local processing industry. Regional Tech Skills: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp opens 6 July for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Grenada, with a focus on AI, design thinking, and digital job readiness. Coastal Protection Procurement: WINDREF is inviting contractors to prequalify for the Telescope’s Living Shoreline coastal protection works in Grenville Bay (Telescope, Little Bay), covering about 550m of shoreline. Seismic Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre urged residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela earthquakes, saying there’s no direct link to the wider fault system but that stress changes can affect the region.

Regional Nutrition Policy: The EU–CaN Initiative will run an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on Healthy Diets and Nutrition Awareness from 30 June to 2 July at TrueBlue Bay Boutique Resort, bringing together about 50 delegates to push practical nutrition policy action across the Caribbean, with special focus on women, girls and youth. Agriculture & “Blue Gold” Sargassum Plan: A Trinidad-based environmental group is urging Government to turn Grenada’s annual sargassum harvest into a local processing industry, converting biomass into organic fertilisers and compost alternatives after new beach-clearing tractors arrive with UNDP and Japan support. Disaster Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre says residents should stay prepared after major Venezuela earthquakes disrupted the wider Caribbean Plate, noting no direct link to a single fault system but warning that stress changes can affect the region. Education & Skills: ECCB announces a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, aiming to build digital and AI-ready skills for youth. Culture & Local Business: The Carenage hosted the third annual We Pan Fest, expanding to six steel orchestras and spotlighting local musicians and vendors, while strengthening community pride and small business visibility. Spice Replanting Drive: Grenada marked National Spice Replanting Day as part of Diaspora Homecoming 2026, aiming to restore spice production after major hurricanes. Scholarships: Morocco, with Grenada, offers 2026–2027 scholarships at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, covering airfare, accommodation, meals, insurance and a monthly stipend for English-taught undergraduate and graduate programmes.

Cultural & Small Business Boost: The Carenage hosted Grenada’s 3rd annual We Pan Fest on 28 June, expanding to 6 steel orchestras and spotlighting local vendors and artistes—another push for community development through culture. Nutrition Policy & Food Systems: EU–Caribbean Nutrition (EU–CaN) will run an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on healthy diets and nutrition awareness from 30 June–2 July at TrueBlue Bay, with Grenada and regional partners aiming for practical strategies to cut diet-related NCDs. Agri-Industry Opportunity (Sargassum): A Trinidad-based environmental group is pitching a “blue gold” processing model to turn harvested sargassum into organic fertilisers and compost alternatives, building a local processing industry after Government’s beach-clearing tractor acquisition. Regional Seismic Preparedness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urges Caribbean residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela earthquakes, noting disruption across the Caribbean Plate but no direct link to the same fault system. Education & Skills Pipeline: ECCB announces a free 4-week 2026 STEM Camp starting 6 July for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, with a focus on AI, design thinking, and digital skills. Coastal Resilience Works: WINDREF seeks prequalification of contractors for the Telescope’s Living Shoreline project in Grenada’s Little Bay area, targeting shoreline stabilisation along about 550m. Spice Economy & Heritage: Grenada’s National Spice Replanting Day, tied to Diaspora Homecoming 2026, spotlights recovery from past hurricane losses and renewed nutmeg and spice replanting efforts. Regional Trade & Security Cooperation: Canada and CARICOM reaffirmed a renewed action plan at the 2026 foreign ministers meeting, prioritising competitive economies, climate action, and regional security.

Blue Gold Push for Sargassum: Trinidad-based SynnergySphereCASA says Grenada’s new beach-clearing tractors can kickstart a local processing industry, turning harvested seaweed into organic fertiliser and compost. Local Agriculture & Diaspora Momentum: Grenada marked National Spice Replanting Day during Diaspora Homecoming 2026, aiming to restore nutmeg, cocoa, cinnamon and clove production after major hurricane losses. Seismic Preparedness for the Region: UWI Seismic Research Centre urged residents not to panic after major Venezuela earthquakes, stressing preparedness across the active Caribbean zone. Energy & Jobs Watch: Global Petroleum Group says it’s ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenadian waters but claims approvals and cooperation from government have stalled progress. Coastal Works Prequalification: WINDREF invited contractors to prequalify for shoreline stabilisation under Telescope’s Living Shoreline project in Grenville Bay. STEM Skills Pipeline: ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Grenada. Culture & Creative Industry: Independent film makers highlight Grenada’s growing local talent, while Carriacou’s Skinny Banton keeps Spicemas momentum with a seven-song 2026 run rooted in Jab culture. Heritage at Risk: A spotlight on St. George’s Drill Yard raises alarms about possible demolition of a historic civic and judicial site.

Seismic Preparedness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urged Grenadians to stay calm but ready after major Venezuela earthquakes disrupted the Caribbean Plate, noting no direct link to the same fault system and a small rise in regional quakes. Spice & Agriculture Resilience: Grenada marked National Spice Replanting Day during Diaspora Homecoming 2026, aiming to restore nutmeg, cocoa, cinnamon and clove production after hurricanes Ivan, Emily and Beryl. Oil & Gas Watch: Global Petroleum Group says it’s ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenadian waters but claims it’s been stalled by missing government cooperation and approvals. Regional Trade & Security: Canada and CARICOM renewed a results-focused action plan for competitive economies, climate action and regional security, with Haiti and transnational crime on the agenda. Digital Skills Push: ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Grenada, to build AI and tech-ready talent. Coastal Protection Contracting: WINDREF invited prequalification of contractors for the Telescope’s Living Shoreline coastal protection works in Grenville Bay (about 550m of shoreline). Education Scholarships: Morocco, with Grenada, is offering 2026–2027 undergraduate and graduate scholarships at Al Akhawayn University in English-taught programmes.

Disaster Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre says the back-to-back Venezuela quakes (7.2 and 7.5) released enough energy to disrupt the wider Caribbean Plate, with a small rise in regional tremors noted; director Dr Erouscilla P. Joseph urged residents to stay prepared, adding there’s no direct link to the separate Trinidad–Grenada quake. Scholarships & Skills: Morocco, with Grenada’s government, is offering 2026–2027 scholarships at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, covering airfare, accommodation, meals, insurance, and stipends for English-taught bachelor’s and master’s options including renewable energy engineering and big data. Regional Trade & Security: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership at a Panama meeting, backing a new action plan focused on competitive economies, climate action, and regional security and stability. Local Industry & Infrastructure: WINDREF seeks prequalified contractors for the Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting shoreline stabilisation along Little Bay in Grenville Bay (about 550m). Energy & Jobs Watch: Global Petroleum Group says it’s ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenada’s waters but claims it’s been stalled by missing government cooperation and approvals. Digital Push: Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell urged CARICOM to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption with measurable implementation, skills training, and cybersecurity.

CARICOM-Canada Partnership: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership in Panama, agreeing a results-focused action plan built around competitive economies, climate action and regional security, with timelines, measurable targets and financing. Earthquake Preparedness for the Region: After Venezuela’s back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urged Caribbean residents to stay calm but prepared, noting wider regional plate disruption and urging readiness for future shocks. Grenada’s Drill Yard Under Pressure: A Grenada heritage site tied to the island’s early courts and prison—known as the Drill Yard—faces possible demolition, sparking calls to protect national history before development moves ahead. Digital Skills Push: Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell urged CARICOM to accelerate digital transformation and AI readiness, stressing measurable implementation and youth training. Coastal Protection Procurement: WINDREF invited contractors to prequalify for the Telescope’s Living Shoreline project in Grenada, targeting shoreline stabilisation along Little Bay. STEM Camp: ECCB announced a free 4-week STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member states, focused on tech and leadership. Energy/Drilling Update: Global Petroleum Group says it’s ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenada but claims it has not received the approvals it needs.

Regional Security & Climate Action: Canada and CARICOM renewed their Strategic Partnership with a refreshed action plan focused on competitive, resilient economies, climate action, and regional security after foreign ministers met at the OAS General Assembly in Panama. Disaster Preparedness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urged Caribbean residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela earthquakes disrupted the wider region, including concerns about a separate quake near Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada. Digital Transformation Push: Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell urged CARICOM to move from digital policy talk to measurable implementation, warning small states can’t tackle AI, cybersecurity, and data governance alone. STEM for Youth: ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build AI and tech skills for future work. Grenada Energy & Jobs: Global Petroleum Group says it’s ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenadian waters but claims it’s waiting on government approvals. Coastal Protection Contracting: WINDREF invited prequalification of contractors for the Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting shoreline stabilisation along Little Bay (about 550m). Media Skills: Republic Bank backed a one-week MWAG journalism training programme to strengthen reporting skills and ethics in Grenada. Culture & Tourism: Carriacou’s Skinny Banton is driving Spicemas 2026 with a seven-song 2026 run centered on Grenada’s Jab culture.

Digital Transformation Push: Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell urged CARICOM to move from digital talk to measurable delivery, warning small states can’t tackle AI, cybersecurity, and data governance alone. STEM & Skills Pipeline: ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to turn youth into digital creators using AI-focused training. Energy & Offshore Development: Global Petroleum Group says it’s ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenada but claims it’s been stalled by missing government cooperation and approvals. Coastal Resilience Works: WINDREF is prequalifying contractors for the Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting shoreline stabilisation along Little Bay (about 550m). Regional Integration Agenda: OECS leaders opened the 78th Authority Meeting in Antigua, with priorities spanning trade, connectivity, economic resilience, climate resilience, and security. Local Media Capacity: Republic Bank backed a one-week MWAG journalism training programme to strengthen reporting skills and ethics in Grenada. Automotive Deal: ATL Automotive Group was appointed Jetour’s regional master dealer, covering Grenada among other Caribbean markets. Culture & Tourism Buzz: Carriacou’s Skinny Banton is driving Spicemas energy year-round with a seven-song 2026 run centered on Grenada’s Jab culture.