AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGrenada Development Finance: The CDB and World Bank have agreed follow-up actions after a joint portfolio review of 11 active Grenada projects, spanning geothermal drilling, water supply, health, education, climate-smart agriculture and monitoring—aimed at stronger delivery and resilience. Prime Minister’s Overseas Push: PM Dickon Mitchell heads to Spain and then an official visit to Qatar (Aug 13–19), with Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall and other officials, focusing on funding support for Project Polaris, energy cooperation, sports and education, and private sector investment. Caribbean Governance & Policy: OECS, with UNICEF support, launched a regional child policy and strategic plan for 2026–2032 built on a “whole-of-the-child” approach, with implementation expected to show up in everyday services. Football Governance Spillover: Grenada’s GFA backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his withdrawal of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, praising “swift action” while warning against moves that bypass FIFA’s institutional processes. Regional Business & Travel Demand: New Virtuoso data points to a surge in luxury travel demand for fall 2026, with September sales up 77%, a potential tailwind for Caribbean tourism planning. Visa Shockwaves for Entertainment: Reports of U.S. visa crackdowns and increased scrutiny are unsettling Caribbean entertainers and promoters who rely on the U.S. market.
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