AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVisa & Mobility: The U.S. made its visa bond program permanent, meaning consular officers can require certain B-1/B-2 applicants to post a financial bond; Grenada is among the Caribbean countries currently affected. Digital Governance: A Grenada AI push is gaining momentum, but commentators are urging every public-sector AI pilot to pass a “sunset test” so experiments don’t quietly become permanent. Tourism & Hotels: La Sagesse’s luxury corridor keeps expanding as InterContinental Grenada Resort & Spa takes reservations for stays starting Nov. 4, adding another major brand next to Six Senses. Investment Migration Watch: EU pressure on Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programs could reshape wealthy Nigerians’ “second passport” plans, with reforms or phase-outs demanded by June 2028. Energy & Trade: U.S. Section 201 safeguard tariffs are set to start Aug. 15, 2026 for quartz surface products, using a tariff-rate quota that can trigger safeguard duties up to 50% after quota exhaustion. Local Business & Growth: Renegade Rum Distillery is up for sale, with the pitch focused on its flexible production plant and growth potential. Regional Connectivity: LIAT issued an updated schedule amid ongoing disruptions, routing through Antigua and advising passengers to contact its customer centre for help.
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