AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCARIFTA Hosting Shuffle: St. Kitts and Nevis has withdrawn its bid for the 2027 CARIFTA Games, clearing the way for Guyana to host next year, while Barbados secured the 2028 edition after CARICOM Heads of Government approved both bids. EU Visa Pressure on CBI: The EU has told five Eastern Caribbean governments, including Grenada, to end citizenship-by-investment programmes by 2028 or face loss of visa-free access to the bloc; regional leaders plan a high-level mission to Brussels to push a unified position. Cost-of-Living Debate: Economists weigh in on Grenada’s persistent price pressures, noting the island’s heavy import dependence and limited policy levers, while discussing options like reducing import duties and improving competition. Energy & Climate Finance: The Caribbean Development Bank is backing Grenada’s energy transition with financing for a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System at Maurice Bishop International Airport to strengthen grid stability and renewables integration. Food Security Push: EU-funded “Cultivating Futures” will support Bagatelle Primary and Soufriere Primary schools under a four-year food security initiative led through 4H. Jobs & Skills via Research: CARDI launched its Agricultural Research and Innovation Symposium to advance climate-resilient, science-driven solutions for regional food security. Grenada Procurement Watch: World Bank-backed CEGEB procurement is open for office furniture, an electric vehicle, computers, and accessories, alongside a bid for a hospital server. Diplomatic Move: Grenada appoints Lyndeon George-Bellamy as Chief of Protocol, effective 1 June 2026.
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