VAT Relief & Cost-of-Living: Grenada will offer six VAT-free shopping days (Aug 28–29, Sept 25–26, Oct 30–31) plus VAT removal on electricity bills from Aug 1 to Dec 31, alongside continued price controls on fuel and LPG through Dec 2026. Tourism & Trade: The Grenada Tourism Authority has joined ATAS to push more UK touring and adventure travel, aiming to grow non-beach experiences. Health & Community Support: GFNC launched a hypertension self-monitoring programme, funded by Grenada Cooperative Bank’s Pump It Up! initiative, with participants receiving validated blood pressure monitors, recipes, and home logbooks. Education & Skills: T A Marryshow Community College shared CAPE 2026 preliminary results, citing a 94.29% overall pass rate and strong Grade One performance across multiple subjects. Regional Telecom Costs: CTU’s Rodney Taylor says high intra-Caricom roaming charges remain despite the 2022 St George’s Declaration targeting major reductions. Agriculture & Livestock Supply: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce says Grenada-bound live cattle shipments from SVG have been effectively halted as the government shifts toward local supply and a modern abattoir plan. Immigration Policy Watch: Canada is tightening identity and document checks for applicants from Grenada and other CBI-linked Caribbean states, warning that inconsistencies can trigger delays or refusals. Business Disruption (Carriacou): Boat owners in Carriacou say a Tyrell Bay Marina access fence has left them unable to relaunch vessels for 129 days while a broader dispute plays out.