AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Jobs: A new ILO study on Eastern Caribbean tourism says the sector’s big economic weight (about 39% of GDP and 11% of employment) is held back by informality, weak labour protections, limited access to finance, skills gaps, and weak enforcement—urging countries to tackle productivity, decent work, and formalisation together. Trade in Services: OECS is running EU-funded specialised training for more than 200 trade-in-services practitioners across public, private, and civil society groups in OECS Protocol states, aimed at strengthening policy and negotiating capacity. Water Infrastructure: Nawasa will install a new 12-inch water main along Woodlands Junction to the Sugar Mill Roundabout starting 29 September, with 1-way traffic rules and road access changes for about three months. UN Diplomacy & Haiti: Grenada told the UN General Assembly that small island states are “laboratories of resilience” but need fairer financing and a stronger voice; it also backed calls to renew and fully deploy the UN Gang Suppression Force in Haiti. Regional Business Deal: CARICOM private sector leaders welcomed Royal Caribbean’s planned US$3bn move to buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches, expected to close in early 2027. Culture & Economy: Grenada and the wider Caribbean mourned calypso icon Slinger Francisco (“The Mighty Sparrow”), a reminder of the country’s cultural brand power.
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