AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Investment: Royal Caribbean Group will buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts in a deal valued around US$3 billion (expected to close early 2027), a major vote of confidence in Caribbean hospitality and a potential boost for regional airlift and supply chains. Grenada Politics: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says Grenadians will learn the official general election date on 4 October, with campaigning and speculation intensifying ahead of the next polls. Public Finance: Commentary on Grenada’s 2026 Mid-Year Review and supplementary budget flags how the government’s deficit is financed largely through reserve drawdowns, urging deeper scrutiny of fiscal sustainability beyond headline numbers. Diplomacy: Grenada and Nepal have established diplomatic relations effective 14 September 2026, opening a new channel for cooperation. Maritime Safety: A retired Coast Guard captain is training government ferry crews in emergency response drills after the MV Barima tragedy, focusing on faster, practical readiness. Agriculture & Resilience: A FAO mission supported St Vincent and the Grenadines’ coconut value chain with training on production, nurseries, and pest management—relevant to wider OECS farm resilience efforts. Regional Security (Haiti): OAS member states, including Grenada, call for UN renewal and full deployment of Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate, stressing funding, equipment, and logistics. Culture: Grenada-born calypsonian “The Mighty Sparrow” Slinger Francisco dies at 91, prompting regional tributes.
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