AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Diplomatic Downsizing: The US State Department has notified Congress it plans to close five overseas missions, including the embassy in St. George’s, Grenada, plus consulates in Japan and Indonesia, and posts in Canada and Cameroon—part of a broader “America First” cost-cutting push. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, with support routed through its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Finance Accelerator (deadline priority before Sept 1). US Visa Policy Shift: The US made its Visa Bond Programme permanent, meaning consular officers may require some Grenadian applicants for B-1/B-2 visas to post refundable bonds of up to US$20,000 before a visa is issued. Tourism Airlift Impact: Delta ended all flights to Saint Vincent starting next month, a reminder of how quickly air access can change for Windward tourism economies. Energy & Policy Context: Grenada’s hydrocarbon plans took a hit as the government terminated agreements with Global Petroleum Group after 18 years without commercial production. Local Dispute Spillover: Yacht owners in Carriacou say a Tyrell Bay Marina access block tied to a land dispute has left about eight boats unable to relaunch, with losses already above US$85,000.
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