AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGrenada Water Security: Nawasa temporarily decommissioned Baillies Bacolet Well #2 in St David after saltwater intrusion raised salinity beyond drinking limits, cutting supply by about 110,000 gallons per day and triggering nightly water interruptions from 9pm–5am to protect storage tank recovery. OECS Land Access for Farmers: OECS Director General Didacus Jules urged governments to grant crown lands on transparent, bank-collateral-friendly terms so young farmers can invest over 10-year arrangements, and called for disability inclusion to be structural, not ceremonial. Renewables Project Procurement: Grenada issued an expression of interest for a World Bank-funded ESIA covering dual circuit transmission lines, substations and solar PV (with BESS) at Pearls, with a 5-month consulting contract. UN Disability-Inclusive Jobs: The UN launched the HireAbility Campaign across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean to break workplace barriers and expand decent employment for people with disabilities, backed by a Disability Inclusive Employer Pledge. Regional Business Moves: Eppley acquired NorthWest Premium Financing (Trinidad & Tobago and Grenada), aiming to expand regional financing for insurance premiums and specialised loans. Caribbean Energy/Climate Watch: CIMH and UWI warned of a potentially severe drought and heat crisis into 2027 as El Niño strengthens, raising pressure on water, agriculture and public health. US Immigration Policy Impact: A US court ended the January pause on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, with processing resuming after August 21. Local Risk & Compliance: Grenada advertised a GDB vacancy for a Risk and Compliance Manager.
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