CBI Shockwaves: The EU has asked five Eastern Caribbean states—including Grenada—to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 1, 2028, warning that investor-citizenship could trigger Schengen visa-free suspensions under the EU’s visa suspension mechanism. Local Policy Response: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell defended Grenada’s CBI programme and tabled legislation to align the act with ECCIRA/EICERA regulatory oversight, positioning Grenada as a regional compliance leader. Youth & Finance: The YOUtrepreneur Programme delivered seed grants up to EC$3,000 and 1% concessional loans up to EC$30,000 for youth-led agribusiness and agri-tech ventures, including bee farming and a farmer-to-institution buyer platform. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study flags major insurance gaps for hurricane-exposed livelihoods in Grenada, Jamaica and Barbados, urging faster government support and more insurance-linked products via trusted co-operatives. Community & Mental Health: Grenada launched the toll-free 988 Suicide Hotline for Crisis Response, with trained responders using crisis intervention protocols. Tourism Spotlight (Ongoing): Search efforts continue for missing American tourist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell near Grand Anse, with Grenada police saying no final conclusion has been reached and the FBI has been enlisted. Culture & Recovery: Republic Bank renewed support for the Carriacou Regatta Festival (Aug 31–2), marking more than 40 years of sponsorship as the island rebuilds after Hurricane Beryl.