AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to boost visitor-based surveillance, training, and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Climate Finance & Private Sector: Grenada Development Bank kicked off a GCF readiness push to get local private firms “climate finance ready,” targeting climate risk screening and green investment planning. Blue Economy Enforcement: The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback sea turtle and reiterated strict closed-season rules and penalties. Public Sector Accountability: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after a wrongful termination finding. Regional Business & Jobs: ECCB advertised for an Eastern Caribbean Facilities Maintenance Technician (electricals) in St Kitts, while Jumby Bay Island posted estate house gardener and director vacancies. Grenada–Nigeria Trade Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Lagos announced visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers (from July) and talks on direct air links to spur investment and tourism. Transport Costs Relief: Grenada Transport Commission reported EC$1.7m invested via bus fuel rebates and relief, and is preparing 50% duty-free concessions on essential bus parts and tyres. Mental Health Support: Government says a National Suicide Prevention Hotline should be operational by end-June, amid rising suicide concerns.
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