AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCitizenship by Investment Watch: A CBI expert says the biggest hurdles for high-net-worth applicants are currency volatility and tighter compliance checks, noting that exchange-rate swings can change the real cost of foreign-currency investments and that due diligence is increasingly stringent. ECCB & Grenada Banking Ops: The ECCB highlighted how its Agency Offices support currency operations and public education across member states, stressing the Grenada office’s long-running role since 1984 and clarifying it is not a commercial bank. Digital Push for Competitiveness: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell urged CARICOM digital transformation to keep the region competitive, calling for deeper cooperation on cybersecurity and new rules around AI, digital trade, and data governance. ECCU Banknotes Update: The ECCB says new Eastern Caribbean banknotes will replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image with Caribbean heroes, with Grenada’s Kirani James set for the $5 note from 2027. Tourism & Skills: Grenada’s tourism drive is drawing early interest from Barbados, while over 100 hospitality workers completed Caribbean Supercharged Training to strengthen management, food safety, and customer service. Local Economy Notices: IRD reminded property owners of a 5% property tax discount for early payment by June 30, and the latest petroleum price update shows gasoline and diesel unchanged while kerosene and some LPG cylinder prices fell.
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