AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBlue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting eligible Blue Economy MSMEs in Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines 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. Animal Health & Enforcement: Grenada says it has launched legal action and tightened import controls after two disease-positive horses were allegedly brought in from St Lucia without the required permit; the Veterinary and Livestock Division confirms the horses tested positive for Babesia spp. Diaspora & Investment: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 with cultural events plus business forums and investment discussions, supported by increased flight options from major markets. Tourism & Shipping: MSC Opera will reposition to the Southern Caribbean later in 2026, with year-round operations starting in the region and calls including Grenada from early 2027. Policy & Trade Access: Grenada has approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers, drawing debate locally as the government frames it as an economic and diplomatic push. Health & Development: A Grenada-focused piece highlights the “double burden” of disease in the Caribbean, with NCDs dominating deaths while undernutrition risks persist.
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