Visa Access Watch: Spain has added nine CARICOM states to its visa-free list for short stays (up to 90 days in a 180-day period), including Grenada—but Jamaica is left out, alongside Guyana, Suriname, Belize and Haiti. Border Security & CBI Scrutiny: The US and CARICOM (via IMPACS) signed a Biometric Data-Sharing pact to strengthen border checks and immigration vetting, with officials openly linking the push to reducing risks around Citizenship by Investment programmes. Grenada Economic Pulse (Q2): Grenada’s Q2 outlook shows “two speeds”: fiscal targets are broadly on track, while households feel pressure from imported energy spikes—fuel and cooking gas costs rising sharply—plus administrative backlogs. Airport Procurement: The Grenada Airports Authority issued an RFP for an employee transportation service for Maurice Bishop International Airport, with set shift windows and route coverage. Public Sector Payroll Tech: Metarelic People announced automated pension fund administration for Grenada’s public sector payroll, aligning with the 2024 Pension Fund Act requirements. Currency & Regional Finance: ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes featuring regional heroes, as the Monetary Council met in Dominica. Aviation Leadership: Grenada Airports Authority appointed Trinidadian Dellison Charles as General Manager. Business & Trade Data: OECS Data for Decision Making REOI calls include household survey enumerators and a feasibility study for moving toward a register-based census in Grenada. Tourism/Branding: Grenada was named No. 2 best Caribbean island in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026.