AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital Governance Update: Grenada is moving to modernise public hospital oversight, with new hospital legislation being drafted after the Hospital Statutorisation Transition Team found the 1998 Hospitals Authority Act no longer fits current governance, financial and data protection standards; Phase 1 targets Parliament in October, with first draft expected by end-September and possible full implementation in early 2027. Public Procurement Watch: The Democratic People’s Movement says major road projects using a “design, build and finance” model have sidelined competitive bidding and “completely ignored” Grenada’s procurement laws, raising concerns about costs and financing transparency. MSME Digital Push: A CDB-backed regional initiative, “Reengineering MSMEs for Growth,” will support at least 150 MSMEs across Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines to assess digital maturity, adopt practical tools and build transformation plans, with inclusion for women-led and underserved firms. Tourism Talent Pipeline: Junior Minister for Tourism Ella-Rose Charles has started a mentorship programme through the Grenada Tourism Authority and the Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association ahead of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana (5–8 Oct 2026). Corporate Governance Training: 34 professionals in Grenada completed the Chartered Corporate Secretary Programme, with new CCSec graduates urged to strengthen documentation, compliance and ethical governance across statutory bodies, state-owned enterprises and the private sector. Business & Trade Context: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC advanced evidence-based policymaking for trade in services, aiming to close data gaps so member states can better design export strategies and join global value chains. Corporate Liquidation Notice: Superfund Investment Management, Inc. has advertised a board resolution appointing a liquidator effective 8 May 2025, with creditors invited to make representations.
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