AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to strengthen surveillance and early-warning response for tourism-linked public health events—positioning the sector (over 25% of GDP) as more resilient and safer for visitors. Public Procurement & Vendor Access: The Central Procurement Unit will host a two-day “Smart Bidding, Stronger Partnerships” symposium (10–11 June) to help suppliers and public officers improve bid compliance, transparency, and green procurement practices. Climate Adaptation Planning: A validation workshop reviewed Grenada’s Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation (2025–2030 NAP), with stakeholders pushing for clearer, more practical guidance for communities. Energy & Fisheries Resilience: Canada-funded STAR-Fish is scaling clean-energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable cold storage and support for low-carbon certification business models. Community Concerns Over Industry: Two Woodford-based groups (WE ACT and Future Builders Community Network) are raising planning-law and environmental governance concerns tied to ongoing industrial development. Finance & Development Bank Clarity: Grenada Development Bank responded to circulating claims, saying its 2024 loss was driven mainly by software write-offs and higher loan-loss provisions under IFRS 9. Local Infrastructure: Traffic updates announced a Scott Street night closure for Nawasa asphalt paving, and a separate report says a new fire station is planned to improve response times and protect insurance ratings.
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