AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoWellness Tourism Push: Travel and Tour World has named the Americas and Caribbean’s Top 30 wellness destinations for 2026, spotlighting the region’s shift toward shorter, nature-led, flexible retreats as travellers rethink long-haul costs and uncertainty. Grenada Diaspora Incentives: Diaspora Affairs Ambassador Terrence Forrester says Grenadians abroad with 7+ years can bring personal effects in duty-free, and returning residents can also get duty-free vehicle concessions—100% for electric vehicles, 75% for hybrids—aimed at boosting the June Diaspora Homecoming. Customs Crackdown: Grenada Customs intercepted a UK-linked shipment at St George’s port after a black BMW was found carrying a substantial amount of marijuana; a local man was arrested and the Drug Squad took over. Spice Replanting Plan: Forrester also announced June 28 as “Spice Replanting Day,” with returning nationals helping replant nutmeg and spice trees hit by hurricanes. Tourism Branding: Grenada’s “Grenada in Bloom” Flower & Garden Festival is set for Nov 8–15, launched in London alongside Chelsea Flower Show acclaim. Governance Watch: The Grenada Development Bank is under renewed scrutiny after GARFIN data reportedly showed a swing from surplus to a $1.4m operating deficit and rising non-performing loans.
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