AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVAT Relief Watch: Grenada’s first VAT-free weekend (Aug 28–29) pulled big crowds to supermarkets and hardware stores, but also sparked traffic congestion around St George’s and Grand Anse; retailers saw more footfall while shoppers reported mixed results on whether prices truly fell, with the programme tied to the EC$18m Cost of Living Assistance effort. Fiscal Planning: Parliament is considering a EC$310.9m supplemental appropriation to speed priority projects, handle new post-Beryl needs, and complete recovery work, with Carriacou/Petite Martinique Minister Tevin Andrews pushing back on calls for a commission of inquiry, saying he has “absolutely nothing to hide.” Electricity Costs Debate: An advisor says temporary power-cost relief may ease bills, but won’t boost business competitiveness unless reductions are sustained and renewable investment accelerates. Public Services Update: The Ministry of Education moved in-person services from its Sir Eric Gairy Botanical Gardens compound to the nearby Ministerial Complex (8am–4pm weekdays), keeping remote channels for other units. Governance & Youth: Grenada’s public sector directors conference (Sept 23–24) gets an exclusive Day 2 sponsor, while regional agriculture youth leadership continues to gain momentum.
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