AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVAT Relief & Cost-of-Living: Grenada announced six VAT-free shopping days (Aug 28-29, Sep 25-26, Oct 30-31) plus VAT removal on electricity bills from Aug 1 to Dec 31, alongside continued fuel and LPG price controls through December. Water & Waste Infrastructure: Grenada will host the 35th CWWA Conference (Oct 12–16) to push regional action on water security, climate resilience, wastewater and solid waste. Agriculture & Agribusiness Skills: OECS and Grenada’s agriculture ministry will run an OECS Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium (Sep 1) focused on climate-smart farming, digital skills, and access to finance/markets. Regional Disaster Recovery: CDEMA launched a Caribbean Resilient Recovery Facility Recovery Experts Roster to speed post-disaster recovery support across the region. Energy & Investment Promotion: Grenada’s hydrocarbon team wrapped IMAGE 2026 in Houston, pitching offshore potential and its 2027 licensing round. Public Health: GFNC launched a hypertension self-monitoring programme, including validated blood pressure monitors and home logbooks. Jobs & Skills: A facilities officer vacancy and a qualified electrician opening were posted, targeting maintenance and electrical systems roles. US Visa Policy Watch: A US court struck down a Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries including Grenada, while the State Department paused immigrant visa processing worldwide for training. Tourism & Connectivity: Grenada Tourism Authority joined ATAS to grow UK touring and adventure sales beyond beach holidays.
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