AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDiaspora & Tourism Boost: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with cultural events plus business forums and investment discussions, and airlines adding capacity (including Toronto–Grenada and daily Miami–Grenada service). Visa & Investment Push: The NNP government’s move to grant visa-free entry to Nigerians is framed as a trade, tourism and investment strategy, while debate continues online over the policy’s social impact. Education & Public Finance Tension: The Grenada Union of Teachers says some educators are still waiting up to eight months for delayed pay, accusing the Ministry of Education of underplaying the scale of the problem. Blue Economy & Compliance: Grenada’s marine authorities condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback sea turtle and reiterated the closed-fishery rules and seasonal protections. Climate Finance Agenda: Grenada highlighted Small Island priorities at the GEF Assembly in Samarkand, pressing for faster, simplified access to climate funding and stronger local capacity. Skills for Growth: A “Explore the Blue” marine pathways event at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina connected students with marine-sector careers, using glass-bottom boat tours to spark interest in the blue economy. Regional Business Integration: OECS services-sector training is set for Antigua and Barbuda (June 29–July 2), aiming to strengthen policy and negotiating skills across member states’ services industries.
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