AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCourt Ruling on Public Contract: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus 6% interest after finding his contract termination was wrongful, while rejecting a major retroactive salary claim—another reminder that public contracting and follow-through can’t be treated casually. Tourism & Health Link-Up: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance, training and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels, aiming to boost health security in the tourism sector. Nigerian Business Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerians is set to start in July, alongside talks for direct air links within six months, with opportunities flagged across aviation, tourism, real estate, healthcare, agriculture, logistics and fintech. Public Transport Support: The Grenada Transport Commission reported EC$1.7m invested via fuel tax rebates and western bus passenger relief (2025–2026), and is preparing 50% duty-free concessions on essential parts and tyres for registered bus operators. Mental Health Access: A national suicide prevention hotline is expected to be operational by end-June, as officials cite rising suicide concerns and record 5 suicides so far in 2026. Tourism Agenda: Minister Adrian Thomas outlined a 12–24 month plan to grow arrivals and spend through airlift support, product upgrades at key sites, stronger digital marketing and community tourism. Regional Governance Watch: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index again placed Haiti at the bottom in the Caribbean, while Barbados, The Bahamas and St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked stronger. Fuel Prices Snapshot: GasBuddy reports show Grenada County’s lowest regular gas price at $3.91 per gallon (week ending May 30), with diesel lowest at $4.69.
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