AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAfrica–Grenada Corridor: Grenada is pushing deeper economic ties with Africa, including visa-free access for Nigerian passport holders from July, with planned direct air links within six months to boost trade, tourism, education and investment. Diplomatic Pushback: Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall defended the initiative at a news conference, arguing Grenada must not exclude “people from the mother continent” and stressing the goal is movement of people, goods and services. Blue Economy Governance: Grenada’s Ministry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs launched a national framework for sustainable ocean governance, funded at US$300,000, to protect livelihoods and strengthen climate-resilient marine growth. Disaster Finance: Grenada renewed CCRIF coverage, receiving US$44.04m after Hurricane Beryl and budgeting over US$2m this year for hurricane and disaster insurance as premiums rise with recent regional claims. SME Financing Boost: The IFC confirmed a US$15m investment in the CARICOM Resilience Fund debt sub-fund, targeting SME lending across 13 countries. Jobs & Skills: Grenada’s Investment Migration Agency is hiring an Accounts Manager, highlighting ongoing growth in the programme that has generated over US$1.6b in government revenue over 12 years. Health & Development: A Grenada-focused report flags a “double burden” of disease—non-communicable conditions driving most deaths while undernutrition risks persist, straining families and health systems.
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