AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Visa Bonds Go Permanent: The U.S. will make its refundable visa bond programme permanent from Aug 3, letting consular officers require B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries (including Grenada) to post deposits of $10,000, $15,000 or up to $20,000 before a visa is issued—aimed at reducing overstays. Grenada CBI Under EU Pressure: The European Commission has asked five Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment states (including Grenada) to phase out CBI programmes by June 1, 2028, warning that non-compliance could trigger Schengen visa-exemption suspension under the EU’s visa suspension mechanism. Grenada Cocoa Skills Boost: Over 30 cocoa producers and value-chain players completed a 3-day post-harvest training at Belmont Estate, supported by EU/ITC and OACPS initiatives to strengthen fine-flavour cocoa quality and competitiveness. Youth Entrepreneurship Push: The YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded 10 seed grants (up to EC$3,000) and supports youth-led agribusiness and agri-tech ventures, including bee farming and farmer-to-buyer platforms. Tourism & Travel Signals: Caribbean cruise traffic kept climbing in Q1, with several destinations posting double-digit growth in the latest CTO data. Sports With Local Economic Glow: Grenada’s Nickel Walters made history as the island’s first para athlete at the Commonwealth Games, while Lindon Victor’s decathlon win kept Grenada in the spotlight.
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