AGP Executive Report

Currency & Identity: Grenada’s Olympic gold medallist Kirani James is set to replace Queen Elizabeth II on the new Eastern Caribbean $5 banknote, with the redesigned notes rolling out across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union in 2027. Tourism & Investment: The Grenada Tourism Authority and the Investment Migration Agency Grenada formalised a strategic partnership to align destination branding and investment migration outreach, including joint missions and shared market intelligence. Public Finance: Grenada’s Accountant General Natika Bain-Charles represented the country at a regional Public Financial Management/PEFA roundtable in St Kitts and Nevis, chairing the Caribbean Accountant General Network Council and taking on executive leadership. Labour & Utilities: Nawasa says it remains committed to good-faith negotiations with the Public Workers’ Union after industrial action began in late June, with talks resuming once its review is complete. Community & Culture: The Carenage hosted We Pan Fest, spotlighting steel orchestras and local vendors as a platform for small business and community pride. Weather Watch: Grenada authorities are monitoring a tropical wave expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and localized flooding risk into Tuesday. Jobs & Skills: A PURC vacancy seeks a Regulatory Engineer for Grenada’s electricity sector, focusing on standards, performance monitoring and support for regulation.

Public Finance & Regional Cooperation: Grenada’s Accountant General Natika Bain-Charles will chair the Caribbean Public Financial Management and PEFA Roundtable in St. Kitts and Nevis, leading discussions with counterparts from 19 countries on strengthening public financial management systems. Tourism & Investment Strategy: The Grenada Tourism Authority and the Investment Migration Agency Grenada formalised an MOU to align destination branding and investment migration outreach, including coordinated missions and shared market intelligence. Water & Labour Relations: NAWASA updated the public on collective bargaining talks with the Public Workers’ Union after industrial action began in late June, saying negotiations are being reviewed to meet governance and fiscal requirements for state-owned enterprises. Energy Sector Jobs: Grenada’s PURC is advertising for a Regulatory Engineer to help set and monitor electricity quality, continuity and reliability standards. Disaster Watch: Grenada is monitoring a tropical wave expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds late Monday into Tuesday, with flooding risk in low-lying areas. Diaspora & National Development: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell framed Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming as a shift from remittances-only to human capital and board-level involvement. Sports & Currency: Grenada’s Olympic champion Kirani James will replace Queen Elizabeth II on the new Eastern Caribbean $5 banknote, expected to enter circulation in 2027. Blue Gold Sargassum Plan: A Trinidad-based group is pitching a sargassum-to-fertiliser processing approach to support food security as Grenada moves to tackle annual seaweed invasions.

Tourism-Investment Push: Grenada Tourism Authority and Investment Migration Agency Grenada formalised a strategic partnership via an MOU (signed 17 June) to align destination branding, FDI outreach, reputation management and sustainable development. Public Finance & Governance: Grenada’s Accountant General Natika Bain-Charles chaired a regional Caribbean public financial management engagement at the ECCB in St Kitts, appointing her to lead the Caribbean Accountant General Network’s executive committee. Labour Relations: Nawasa updated the public on collective bargaining with the Public Workers’ Union after industrial action (25 June), saying negotiations will resume following review and required state-owned enterprise approvals. Diaspora as Economic Engine: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell framed Diaspora Homecoming 2026 (June 21–July 5) as human-capital development, highlighting diaspora leadership roles on key national boards. Gender Mainstreaming: OECS Commission launched a three-part Gender Mainstreaming staff training series (starting 15 June) with gender marker tools, linked to the EC-STEMS project funded through CDB and the EU. Weather Watch: Grenada is monitoring a tropical wave expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds late Monday into Tuesday, with flooding risk in low-lying areas. Co-operatives & Local Business: International Day of Co-operatives (4 July) will feature Grenada Co-operative League activities, including Co-operative Fair 2.0 at Esplanade Mall (3 July). Currency & Pride: Kirani James will replace Queen Elizabeth II on the Eastern Caribbean $5 bank note, with notes expected in circulation in 2027.

Tourism & Investment Push: The Grenada Tourism Authority and the Investment Migration Agency formalised a strategic partnership to align destination branding, FDI outreach, messaging and market intelligence under a June 17 MOU, aiming for a more unified global pitch. Public Finance Coordination: Grenada’s Accountant General Natika Bain-Charles will chair a regional public financial management engagement at the ECCB in St Kitts (29 June–1 July), bringing together 19 countries to tackle shared PEFA/PFM challenges. Labour Update (Nawasa–PWU): Nawasa says it is reviewing proposals and expects collective bargaining to resume after completing its analysis, following industrial action that began 25 June over the March 2023–Feb 2026 period. Digital Resilience: Grenada is advancing the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System project, co-hosting a validation workshop (9–10 June) to strengthen disaster alerts across the OECS. Diaspora & Homecoming: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell framed the Diaspora Homecoming as human-capital development, highlighting diaspora leadership roles on key national boards. Co-operatives Spotlight: International Day of Co-operatives (4 July) will feature Co-operative Fair 2.0 at Esplanade Mall (3 July), showcasing cooperative enterprises and credit unions. Sports & National Pride: Grenada’s first Olympic champion Kirani James will replace Queen Elizabeth II on the Eastern Caribbean $5 note, expected to enter circulation in 2027. Local Culture & Markets: We Pan Fest (Carenage) returned with more steel orchestras and vendor participation, reinforcing small business and community activity.

Tourism-Investment Push: Grenada’s Tourism Authority and the Investment Migration Agency formalised a strategic partnership (MOU signed June 17) to align destination branding with investment migration outreach, including shared messaging and market intelligence. Diaspora for Development: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell used the Diaspora Homecoming to argue for a shift from remittances-only thinking to diaspora-led human capital and board-level involvement in key national bodies. Local Business & Culture: The Carenage hosted the 3rd annual We Pan Fest, expanding to six steel orchestras and spotlighting vendors and small businesses alongside major local performers. Blue Gold Sargassum Plan: A Trinidad-based environmental group backed Grenada’s sargassum-to-wealth effort, saying new beach-clearing tractors should feed a local processing pipeline for fertiliser and compost products. Digital Resilience: Grenada co-hosted a Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System validation workshop, strengthening disaster preparedness through regional telecoms coordination. Olympic & Currency: Kirani James will replace Queen Elizabeth II on the Eastern Caribbean $5 note, with new notes expected in 2027. Policy & Finance: Minister Dennis Cornwall represented Grenada at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, focusing on financing gaps for climate-vulnerable countries.

Diaspora for Development: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming is shifting from remittances-only to human-capital and board-level involvement, with overseas Grenadians chairing and serving on key national bodies as the June 21–July 5 programme runs. Community & Microbusiness: The Carenage hosted the 3rd annual We Pan Fest, growing to six steel orchestras and spotlighting local vendors and small businesses alongside major bank-backed bands and community performers. Sargassum “Blue Gold” Push: A Trinidad-based environmental group is urging Government to turn the annual sargassum invasion into a local processing industry, converting harvested biomass into organic fertiliser and compost after new UNDP- and Japan-supported beach-clearing tractors. ECCB Currency Update: Grenada’s Olympic legend Kirani James will replace Queen Elizabeth II on the Eastern Caribbean $5 note, with redesigned notes expected to enter circulation in 2027. Digital Resilience: Grenada is co-hosting regional validation work for a Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System to strengthen disaster preparedness and public safety. Finance & Climate Funding: Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall represented Grenada at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, focusing on closing climate-vulnerability financing gaps and advancing resilience-oriented development.

Sargassum “Blue Gold” Push: A Trinidad-based environmental group says Grenada’s new, UNDP- and Japan-supported beach-clearing tractors can be the start of a local processing industry, turning harvested seaweed into commercial fertilisers and other agri products. Currency & Sports Milestone: Kirani James will replace Queen Elizabeth II on the new ECCB $5 note, with the redesigned currency expected to enter circulation in 2027—an economic boost for Grenada’s brand as its first Olympic champion takes centre stage. Digital Resilience: Grenada is co-hosting a Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System validation workshop, part of an Eastern Caribbean effort (with ITU and the World Bank) to strengthen disaster alerts and public safety. Education Funding: Morocco, in collaboration with Grenada, is offering 2026–2027 undergraduate and graduate scholarships at Al Akhawayn University, including business, engineering, renewable energy and data-focused master’s options. Finance & Development Diplomacy: Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall is representing Grenada at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, where climate-vulnerable countries are pushing for more financing and better terms for resilience. Diaspora Engagement: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a welcome reception at Belmont Estate, positioning returning nationals for culture, investment dialogue and professional exchange. Cultural Economy (Spicemas): Carriacou’s Skinny Banton is driving a seven-song 2026 run, spotlighting Grenada’s Jab culture through “The Jambalasse” project.

Digital Resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster readiness through participation in the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS) project, co-hosting a validation workshop with regional partners and backing from the ITU and World Bank. Public Finance & Development: Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall represented Grenada at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, focusing on closing climate-vulnerability financing gaps and advancing initiatives like the Vulnerability to Viability Compact. Diaspora & Investment Dialogue: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate hosted by Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall, aiming to reconnect nationals abroad with culture, professional exchange, and development discussions. Culture & Creative Economy: Spicemas standout Skinny Banton is pushing a seven-song 2026 run anchored by “The Jambalasse” project, revamping a foundational Jab Jab track to keep Grenada’s musical heritage front and centre. Education Opportunities: Morocco, in collaboration with Grenada, is offering 2026–2027 undergraduate and graduate scholarships at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, with stipends and English-taught programmes. Regional Policy Watch: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership via a foreign ministers’ meeting, setting a results-focused action plan around resilient economies, climate action, and regional security.

Caribbean Banking Ownership: Scotiabank is buying the remaining 28.22% stake in Scotia Group Jamaica, paying minority shareholders about J$54 billion and taking the 137-year-old group private—raising the big question of who ultimately controls regional banking and how Caribbean finance stays plugged into global markets. Citizenship-by-Investment Scrutiny: Antigua and other Caribbean states push back as Europe tightens scrutiny of Citizenship by Investment programmes, arguing visa-free access shouldn’t be treated like a “passport for sale” while leaders say their systems are run with integrity. Grenada Digital Resilience: Grenada is co-hosting a validation workshop for the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System, part of ITU/World Bank support to strengthen disaster alerts and public safety. OPEC Fund Finance Link: Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall heads to the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, focusing on closing climate-vulnerability financing gaps and advancing development partnerships. Health Services Contracting: Grenada is offering Cuban doctors private government contracts to keep them at the General Hospital amid US pressure over medical-mission payments. Diaspora Engagement: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicks off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate, with government pushing culture, investment dialogue, and professional exchange. STEM for Youth: ECCB announces a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, tied to the bank’s digital transformation push.

CARICOM-Canada diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM foreign ministers met in Panama City and agreed a renewed, results-focused Action Plan built around competitive and resilient economies, climate action, and regional security—covering transnational crime, irregular migration, and Haiti. Grenada’s digital resilience: Grenada is advancing public-safety tech through the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System, co-hosting a validation workshop and working with ITU and the World Bank to strengthen early warnings. ECCB youth push: The ECCB will run a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, including Grenada, as part of its digital transformation drive. Finance & development: Minister Dennis Cornwall represented Grenada at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, focusing on closing climate-vulnerability financing gaps and discussing a “Vulnerability to Viability” compact. Banking market watch: A Caribbean banking analysis highlights Scotiabank’s move to buy out remaining minority shares in Scotia Group Jamaica and delist it—raising questions about who controls regional banking. Culture & diaspora: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate, while Spicemas artist Skinny Banton continues a high-output 2026 music run tied to Jab culture. Coastal works procurement: WINDREF invited contractors to prequalify for coastal protection construction under the Telescope’s Living Shoreline project in Telescope/Little Bay.

Digital Resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster readiness through participation in the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS) project, including a regional validation workshop co-hosted in June with partners from across the Eastern Caribbean, supported by the ITU and World Bank. Development Finance: Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall represented Grenada at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, where leaders focused on closing climate-vulnerability financing gaps and advancing initiatives like the Vulnerability to Viability Compact. Diaspora & Investment Dialogue: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate hosted by Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Joseph Andall, aiming to reconnect nationals abroad with culture, professional exchange, and national development. STEM for Youth: The ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, including Grenada, as part of the bank’s digital transformation push. Education Outcomes: Grenada’s Ministry of Education reported 1,711 students registered for the 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment, with 1,601 passing (50%+) and all participants placed into secondary school. Business & Regional Trade: Jetour’s regional master-dealer appointment for the Caribbean was announced for ATL Automotive Group, with Grenada included in the supported markets.

OPEC Fund diplomacy: Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall represented Grenada at the 2026 OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, focusing on financing gaps for climate-vulnerable states and the “Vulnerability to Viability Compact,” with talks on mobilising capital for water, education and health. Digital resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster readiness through participation in the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS) project, including a validation workshop with regional partners and support from the ITU and World Bank. Diaspora and investment dialogue: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate hosted by Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall, aiming to reconnect nationals abroad through culture, professional exchange and development discussions. STEM for youth: The ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp (ages 14–18) starting July 6 across ECCU territories, built around digital transformation and practical tech skills. Education outcomes: Grenada’s Ministry of Education reported results for the 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment, with 1,601 students passing (50%+), supporting placements under Universal Secondary Education. Culture and business spotlight: Spicemas artist Skinny Banton is pushing a seven-song 2026 run anchored on Grenada’s Jab culture, including “The Jambalasse” project.

Regional Telecom Relief: Flow says services are fully restored after a Sunday–Monday outage caused by a damaged subsea fibre, with connectivity disruptions also felt in Dominica and Grenada; rebates will be automatically applied (complimentary credit for prepaid, notices for business). Digital Skills Push: The ECCB will run a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member states, aiming to build AI, coding (Python), design thinking, and collaboration skills as part of the region’s digital transformation drive. Currency & Identity: Grenada’s Kirani James is set to appear on the EC$5 banknote in the ECCB’s 2027 redesign, replacing Queen Elizabeth II portraits with regional figures. Education Outcomes: Grenada’s 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment placed 1,709 students into secondary school; 1,601 passed (50%+). Energy & Investment Watch: Global Petroleum Group says it’s ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenadian waters but claims it has not received needed government approvals. Tourism & Culture: Skinny Banton is bringing Grenada’s Jab culture to the forefront for Spicemas 2026 with his “The Jambalasse” project and a seven-song 2026 run. Diaspora Engagement: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate, hosted by Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall, focusing on culture, investment dialogue, and professional exchange.

Diaspora & Investment: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate, with Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall urging returning nationals to reconnect “with purpose” through culture, investment dialogue, and professional exchange. Digital Skills & Youth: The ECCB is set to run a free four-week STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member states, aiming to build AI, Python, design thinking, and collaboration skills as part of the region’s digital transformation push. Telecom Reliability: Flow says services fully restored after a crisis-level outage caused by a damaged subsea fibre (affecting Grenada, Dominica and St. Lucia), with automatic rebates/credits to impacted customers. Currency & National Pride: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell confirmed Olympic sprinter Kirani James will appear on the EC$5 banknote in the ECCB’s 2027 currency redesign. Education Outcomes: Grenada’s 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment results show 1,601 students passed (50%+), with 1,709 placed into secondary school under the Universal Secondary Education policy. Energy & Jobs Watch: Global Petroleum Group says it’s ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenadian waters but claims it’s been held back by missing government cooperation and approvals.

Telecom Relief: Flow says services are fully restored after a Sunday–Monday outage caused by a damaged subsea fibre, with affected customers in Saint Lucia, Dominica and Grenada set to receive automatic rebates (prepaid credit and business notices). Regional Digital Push: Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell urged CARICOM to move from AI policy talk to measurable rollout, stressing digital skills, cybersecurity and shared implementation to protect competitiveness. ECCB STEM Boost: The ECCB will run a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, using AI-focused Python and design-thinking to build youth creators. Education Outcomes: Grenada’s 2026 CPEA results show 1,601 students scoring 50%+ and 1,709 placed into secondary school under Universal Secondary Education policy. Energy & Investment: Global Petroleum Group says it’s ready to start a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenada but claims it’s waiting on government approvals and cooperation. Currency Spotlight: Kirani James is set to appear on the EC$5 banknote in the ECCB’s 2027 redesign, replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait. OECS Governance: OECS leaders met in Antigua for the 78th Authority meeting, with renewed calls for bold implementation on trade, connectivity and economic resilience.

Education & Youth Outcomes: Grenada’s Ministry of Education reports strong 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment results, with 1,601 of 1,709 students (50%+) passing and all 1,709 placed into secondary school under the Universal Secondary Education policy. Telecom & Consumer Relief: Flow says services are fully restored after a Sunday–Monday outage caused by a damaged subsea fibre, with automatic rebates for affected customers across Saint Lucia, Dominica and Grenada. Energy & Investment Climate: US-based Global Petroleum Group says it is ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenadian waters but claims it has not received cooperation and approvals from the Grenada government. Regional Digital Push: Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell is urging CARICOM to move from AI policy talk to measurable implementation, stressing cybersecurity, skills and regional cooperation. Regional Integration Milestone: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration and opened the 78th Authority meeting in Antigua, with a new chairmanship handover to Gaston Browne. Currency & National Pride: ECCB plans to feature Grenadian sprinter Kirani James on the EC$5 banknote in a redesigned series entering circulation in 2027. Jobs & Skills: OECS Data for Decision Making (DDM) work in Grenada is seeking a consultant to assess how a revised Labour Force Survey instrument affects key labour market indicators.