Tourism & Branding: Grenada jumped to No. 2 Best Island in the Caribbean in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, up from No. 12 last year, and also took No. 15 Best Island in the World—an external boost for the island’s tourism push. Regional Finance & Currency: The ECCB is marking 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate to the US dollar (EC$2.70/US$1) and linking the milestone to its “Big Push” agenda for transformation. Monetary Council Update: ECCB Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine will present the report on ECCU monetary, credit and financial conditions at the 113th Monetary Council meeting in Dominica, with focus on human capital, food security, energy resilience, digital, financial inclusion, tourism and trade logistics. CBI Shockwave: EU letters urge OECS CBI states to phase out programmes by 2028, with warnings that visa-free access to Europe could be suspended—Grenada is cited as relying on CBI for a meaningful share of government revenue, intensifying calls for diversification. Skills for Tourism Jobs: The DPM proposes a Hospitality Training Institute with direct job placement to tackle tourism’s skills gap and reduce seasonal unemployment. Agriculture Innovation: CARDI showcased field-ready agricultural innovations aimed at higher yields and cutting food imports. Trade & Grants: OECS extended Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme to July 24 for Blue Economy value chain groups. Infrastructure Planning: Government roading updates show a phased approach for Roads of National Significance, but several project timelines remain unclear.