AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S. Diplomatic Reshuffle: The State Department plans to close its Grenada embassy as part of a wider downsizing that also targets posts in Winnipeg, Nagoya, Medan and Douala, with services to be reassigned and timelines still unclear. CBI Oversight Push: Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026 moves to strengthen ECCIRA-based regulation, adding tighter audits, compliance checks and information-sharing to boost transparency. EU Schengen Pressure on CBI: The EU has warned five Eastern Caribbean states—including Grenada—to phase out CBI programmes by June 1, 2028 or risk losing visa-free Schengen access. Energy Contract Fallout: Grenada terminated its agreements with Global Petroleum Group after 18 years without commercial production; GPG has demanded rescission and raised legal objections, while the government says it acted lawfully in the national interest. Tourism & Recognition: Spice Island Beach Resort president Janelle Hopkin received a NABHOOD Trailblazer Award, highlighting leadership in Grenada’s hospitality sector. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across the Caribbean, including Grenada, with priority for proposals submitted before Sept. 1. Crypto Crime Case: A former FBI counterintelligence supervisor was charged over a nearly US$1m crypto theft, allegedly using seed phrases memorized from bureau systems.
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