AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFIFA Governance & Caribbean Football: Gianni Infantino is drawing fresh backlash across Concacaf after attending a Caribbean Football Union meeting in the Dominican Republic despite a request to skip it, with critics saying he hijacked the agenda to announce delayed FIFA development projects and lobby for votes amid the wider FIFA leadership crisis. Grenada Visa Costs & Mobility: A U.S. visa-bond programme now requires Grenadians applying for B-1/B-2 visas to post refundable sums of US$10,000–US$20,000, raising concerns it functions like a wealth test for families. Tyrrel Bay Marina Fallout: Grenada’s Tyrrel Bay Marina dispute is back in focus after a Privy Council ruling that the government erred in leasing private lands, with reports of a fence restricting boat owners and renewed calls for state intervention. Port Theft Case: Customs and Port Authority staff are shaken by an alleged theft of five container windows by a prominent port agent, who has resigned. Child Custody Court Matter: A Grenada high court judge handled a custody dispute involving a U.S.-born mother accused of abducting a child to Grenada, with international warrants cited. MSME Digital Push: The Caribbean Development Bank and Barbados’ Small Business Association launched a regional initiative to help at least 150 MSMEs across Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines adopt digital tools and boost competitiveness. Tourism Youth Development: Grenada’s Junior Minister for Tourism Ella-Rose Charles has started a mentorship programme ahead of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana (5–8 Oct). Governance Training: 34 professionals in Grenada received Chartered Corporate Secretary Programme certification, aimed at strengthening board support, compliance and accountability across public and private entities.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.