AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGrowth Outlook: Grenada is forecast to grow 3.9% in 2026, the strongest projection among the IMF’s Caribbean tourism-dependent economies, with Aruba close behind at 3.7%. Election Economics: The opposition NNP has promised to cut corporate tax from 28% to 25%, saying the reduction would help businesses expand and create jobs; it also pledged free transport for students who need assistance and more night and weekend bus services. Trade and Consumers: Grenada’s shift from rust-prone mechanical scales to modern measurement standards reflects the importance of reliable checks in protecting fair trade and consumer trust. Diversification: A new University of Guyana Press book examines Grenada and five other Caribbean economies, asking why post-independence development ambitions have fallen short. At its launch, economist Vanus James argued that weak policymaking—not just reliance on energy—is holding back diversification across the region.
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