AGP Executive Report

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to strengthen surveillance and early-warning response for tourism-linked public health events—positioning the sector (over 25% of GDP) as more resilient and safer for visitors. Public Procurement & Vendor Access: The Central Procurement Unit will host a two-day “Smart Bidding, Stronger Partnerships” symposium (10–11 June) to help suppliers and public officers improve bid compliance, transparency, and green procurement practices. Climate Adaptation Planning: A validation workshop reviewed Grenada’s Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation (2025–2030 NAP), with stakeholders pushing for clearer, more practical guidance for communities. Energy & Fisheries Resilience: Canada-funded STAR-Fish is scaling clean-energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable cold storage and support for low-carbon certification business models. Community Concerns Over Industry: Two Woodford-based groups (WE ACT and Future Builders Community Network) are raising planning-law and environmental governance concerns tied to ongoing industrial development. Finance & Development Bank Clarity: Grenada Development Bank responded to circulating claims, saying its 2024 loss was driven mainly by software write-offs and higher loan-loss provisions under IFRS 9. Local Infrastructure: Traffic updates announced a Scott Street night closure for Nawasa asphalt paving, and a separate report says a new fire station is planned to improve response times and protect insurance ratings.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to strengthen surveillance, early warning, and coordinated response for public health events—key for a sector that drives over 25% of GDP. Digital Transformation: Hon. Ron Redhead was appointed Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, and AI policy. Public Procurement: The Central Procurement Unit will host a 2-day “Smart Bidding, Stronger Partnerships” symposium (June 10–11) to improve procurement compliance and vendor access. Climate Adaptation Planning: A validation workshop reviewed Grenada’s Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation for Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique ahead of public release. Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project (Canada-funded) is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including cold-chain upgrades and low-carbon certification support, with Grenada among participating countries. Finance Accountability: Grenada Development Bank issued a correction on misleading claims about its 2024 loss, citing software write-offs and higher loan-loss provisions. Local Business & IP: CAIPO backed the Grenada Chocolate Festival and pushed discussion on Geographical Indications for Grenada cocoa and nutmeg. Community Concerns: Two Woodford-based groups raised questions about ongoing industrial development, focusing on planning law, environmental governance, and consultation. Infrastructure & Safety: Grenada’s traffic authority announced a Scott Street night closure for asphalt paving by NAWASA.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to strengthen surveillance and early warning for tourism-related public health events—an economic move given tourism’s role in over 25% of GDP. Climate Adaptation Planning: The Ministry of Climate Resilience validated Grenada’s Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, updating the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 with simpler, more practical guidance for communities. Public Procurement Reform: Grenada’s Central Procurement Unit will host a two-day “Smart Bidding, Stronger Partnerships” symposium (10–11 June) to boost transparency and vendor access. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project (Canada-funded) is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades, with Grenada among participating countries. Local Infrastructure & Business Continuity: Scott Street in St George’s will close overnight (2 June, 9pm–3am) for Nawasa asphalt paving works. Finance & Governance: Grenada Development Bank issued a correction on misleading claims about its 2024 results, citing software write-offs and higher loan-loss provisions. Digital Transformation: Ron Redhead was appointed Minister for Digital Transformation, with a mandate covering connectivity, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, and AI policy.

Grenada Tourism & Health: Grenada officially launched the CARPHA Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to strengthen health surveillance, early warning and coordinated response for tourism-related public health events—an effort framed as both a public health boost and a competitiveness play, given tourism’s role in over 25% of GDP. Digital Transformation: Ron Redhead was appointed Grenada’s Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, start-ups and AI policy. Regional Aviation & Connectivity: Antigua hosted the 14th NACC civil aviation directors meeting, highlighting aviation as the “lifeblood” for small island economies—relevant for Grenada’s airlift and tourism pipeline. Caribbean Tourism Week in New York: Caribbean Week 2026 opened in Manhattan with ministers and industry leaders pushing connectivity, resilience and a unified regional tourism voice; United Airlines also announced new nonstop Caribbean routes, including Newark–St. Croix. Grenada Development Bank: The GDB issued a correction on misleading claims about its 2024 loss, pointing to software write-offs and higher loan-loss provisions under IFRS 9. Woodford Planning Concerns: Two community groups renewed calls for scrutiny of Woodford industrial development, citing planning safeguards, environmental protections and enforcement gaps.

Digital Transformation: Grenada appoints Ron Redhead as Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, start-ups and AI policy. Tourism & Health Security: Grenada launches CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to strengthen surveillance and early warning for tourism-related public health events—key as tourism drives over a quarter of GDP. Regional Aviation & Connectivity: Antigua hosts ICAO’s NACC civil aviation directors meeting, highlighting aviation as the lifeline for small island economies; meanwhile, U.S. airlines keep adding nonstop Caribbean routes, including United’s new Newark–St. Croix service. Finance & Governance: Grenada Development Bank issues a statement correcting social media claims about its 2024 loss, citing software write-offs and higher loan-loss provisions. Business & IP for Agriculture: CAIPO backs the Grenada Chocolate Festival and pushes discussion on geographical indications for cocoa and nutmeg to protect and grow value. Community Concerns (Woodford): Two Woodford-area groups raise planning and environmental enforcement worries tied to ongoing industrial activity. CBI Politics: PM Godwin Friday says any future citizenship-by-investment plan will be structurally separated from the political directorate with tighter regulation and parliamentary accountability.

Aviation & Connectivity: ICAO’s top civil aviation directors are meeting in Antigua (June 1–5) for the 14th NACC regional session, with safety, security, sustainability and OECS-ECCAA cooperation on the agenda—an important signal for how air links keep tourism and trade moving across small islands. Tourism Demand & Airlift: United Airlines will launch the only nonstop New York–St. Croix service this fall (starting Oct. 31), adding another direct gateway as the Caribbean welcomed about 35 million stay-over visitors in 2025. Caribbean Week in New York: Tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region are converging in Manhattan for Caribbean Week 2026, with Grenada among the confirmed delegations and sessions focused on marketing, airlift development and sustainability. Grenada Investment & Jobs: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, bringing 120 rooms and a push into the premium market. Policy & Finance: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell’s government says any future citizenship-by-investment programme will be structurally separated from the political directorate, with tight regulation and parliamentary accountability. OECS MSMEs: The OECS Commission opened a second call for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, targeting Blue Economy value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management. Security & Trade Risks: Grenada Customs says most intercepted drug barrels arriving from North America are coming from Canada, with local enforcement stepping up scrutiny at the port. Energy & Climate: Caribbean drought and extreme heat pressures are intensifying in 2026, raising fresh risks for water, agriculture and tourism infrastructure.

Caribbean Week in New York: Tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region are converging in Manhattan for Caribbean Week 2026, with Grenada among the confirmed delegations and sessions focused on airlift, marketing, sustainability, and next-gen tourism. Caribbean Marketing Conference: Henry Harteveldt is set to keynote the June 3 conference, zeroing in on airline trends and what they mean for Caribbean air connectivity and demand. Grenada tourism investment: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is scheduled to open in November 2026, adding 120 rooms and positioning Grenada deeper in the premium travel market. CBI governance: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell’s government says any future citizenship-by-investment programme will be structurally separated from the political directorate, tightly regulated, and run with due diligence and parliamentary accountability. OECS MSME funding: The OECS Commission launched the second call for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, targeting value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management with grants of USD 100,000–150,000. Debt and ratings: Fitch revised sovereign rating criteria around pausing debt repayments, a move that could affect how countries seek temporary liquidity relief during stress. Climate risk: The CBCS warned that climate change is increasingly tied to inflation, financial stability, and infrastructure risk across Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Local economy & jobs: Grenlec’s Grand Anse Customer Care Centre is temporarily closed, while multiple job listings point to ongoing hiring needs in security and hospitality.

Maritime & Local Economy: The USS Nimitz will dock at Kingston, Jamaica from June 1–5 as the final stop of Southern Seas 2026, with planned exchanges, flight observations, and school beautification—framed as a boost for regional security and local community economic benefits. Tourism & Investment: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026 with 120 rooms on La Sagesse Bay, aiming to deepen Grenada’s premium tourism positioning. Governance & Finance: PM Godwin Friday says any future Grenada citizenship-by-investment programme will be structurally separated from the political directorate, tightly regulated, and treated as a financing mechanism for the real economy with parliamentary accountability. Regional Business Support: OECS has launched the second call for proposals for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, offering USD 100,000–150,000 for value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management. Energy & Policy Debate: A commentary on Grenada’s rooftop solar pitch argues the “no upfront cost” promise needs clarity on who pays and whether universal rollout is operationally realistic. Security & Jobs: Grenada-based TradeWinds Yacht Support is advertising charter-yacht crew roles, while a separate vacancy is listed for a security guard at Port Louis Marina.

Tourism & Investment: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, adding 120 rooms on La Sagesse Bay and positioning Grenada deeper in the premium Caribbean travel market. Regional Business Development: Citez Grenada Ltd. has joined as a founding member of the Caribbean Special Economic Zone Association (Cari SEZA), aiming to improve SEZ coordination, governance and visibility across the region. OECS MSMEs: The OECS Commission launched the second call for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, offering USD $100,000–$150,000 to Value Chain Groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management. Energy & Policy Debate: A commentary challenges Grenada’s rooftop solar pitch by asking who pays and whether “universal” rollout is operationally realistic. Citizenship-by-Investment: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell’s government says any future CBI programme will be structurally separated from the political directorate, tightly regulated, and run with due diligence and parliamentary accountability. Climate & Finance: Fitch’s sovereign rating criteria change on pausing debt repayments is flagged as potentially important for countries seeking temporary liquidity relief. Youth & Agriculture: IICA’s 2026 Grenada Accountability Seminar focused on youth empowerment in agriculture, including plans for a youth-in-agriculture network. Sports & Culture: African Liberation Day in Grenville highlighted stronger Africa-Caribbean trade, investment and cultural cooperation, with Mitchell praising the role of Nigerians in Grenada’s economy.

Citizenship-by-Investment Reform: Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell’s government says any citizenship-by-investment programme later this year will be structurally separated from the political directorate, tightly regulated, and run as a financing mechanism for the real economy—with strong due diligence, regional oversight, and full parliamentary accountability for inflows and spending. Luxury Tourism Pipeline: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, bringing 120 rooms to La Sagesse Bay and positioning Grenada for more premium arrivals. Blue Economy Funding: The OECS has launched the second call for Window 2 of its Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, offering USD $100,000–$150,000 for value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management. Africa–Caribbean Trade Push: At African Liberation Day in Grenville, Mitchell called for deeper Africa-Caribbean cooperation in trade, investment, culture, education and technology—moving beyond symbolism. Energy & Governance Watch: A commentary flags Grenada’s rooftop solar promise as needing harder scrutiny on who pays and whether “universal” rollout is operationally realistic. Regional Border Security: Antigua and Barbuda says it’s better equipped to fight fraudulent travel and cross-border crime after a CARICOM IMPACS chiefs conference, with Grenada cited as part of the transit-screening landscape.

Luxury Tourism & Investment: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, bringing a 120-room beachfront resort to La Sagesse Bay and adding another major international brand to Grenada’s premium hotel pipeline. Citizenship-by-Investment Governance: PM Dickon Mitchell says any future CBI programme will be structurally separated from the political directorate, positioned as a tightly regulated financing mechanism with parliamentary accountability and strong due diligence. Regional Business & Trade: Grenada’s PM used African Liberation Day to push deeper Africa–Caribbean trade, investment, cultural and diplomatic cooperation, highlighting diaspora contributions and calling for practical partnerships. Blue Economy Funding: The OECS launched the second call for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, targeting value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management with grants of USD 100,000–150,000. Energy & Housing Policy: A commentary questions whether Grenada’s “rooftop solar for every household” pitch is truly affordable and scalable, while the Housing Authority of Grenada is hiring to strengthen finance systems supporting programmes like Project 500. Tourism Demand Signals: Travel data points to sharp summer 2026 search spikes across the Caribbean, with Sint Maarten, Aruba and San Juan leading—useful context for regional competition and planning.

Luxury Tourism & Investment: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, bringing a 120-room beachfront resort to La Sagesse Bay and adding a major new international brand to Grenada’s premium hotel pipeline. Africa–Caribbean Trade & Diplomacy: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell used African Liberation Day to push practical Africa-Caribbean cooperation in trade, investment, culture and diplomacy, praising Nigerians in Grenada as key contributors to national life. Blue Economy MSMEs: The OECS Commission launched the second call for proposals under Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, targeting value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management with grants of USD 100,000–150,000. Energy Policy Scrutiny: A commentary on Grenada’s rooftop solar push warns that “no upfront cost” claims need clearer answers on who pays and how the plan scales beyond early installations. Governance & Credit Markets: Fitch’s updated approach to pausing debt repayments is flagged as potentially important for countries seeking temporary liquidity relief without triggering default signals. Climate & Economic Stability: Curaçao and Sint Maarten’s central bank warns climate change is increasingly tied to inflation, financial stability and infrastructure risk, urging stronger national adaptation planning. Local Governance Watch: A Woodford-related debate highlights claims that planning safeguards and environmental protections were not properly enforced, with critics saying social media noise is drowning out the core issues.

OECS MSME Grants: OECS has opened the second call for proposals under Window 2 of its Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, targeting Value Chain Groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management across Grenada, Saint Lucia and St Vincent & the Grenadines, with grants of USD $100,000–$150,000 to boost productivity and market linkages. Sovereign Debt Rules: Fitch revised its sovereign rating criteria around pausing bond repayments, a move that could affect how quickly stressed countries can seek temporary liquidity relief without triggering harsher market reactions. Climate & Finance Risk: Curaçao and Sint Maarten’s central bank warns climate change is increasingly tied to inflation, financial stability and infrastructure shocks, urging stronger National Adaptation Plans. Luxury Tourism Investment: InterContinental is set to open InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse, a 120-room beachfront resort adjacent to Six Senses, scheduled for November 2026. Agriculture Support: Grenada launched ADAP 2026 with about EC$1 million in added labour and input support to help farmers raise production and strengthen food security.

Luxury Tourism & Investment: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts says it will open InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse, a 120-room beachfront resort next to Six Senses on La Sagesse Bay, targeting a November 2026 debut and positioning the project as a new luxury benchmark for Grenada. Agribusiness Support: Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture launched ADAP 2026, adding about EC$1 million to farm labour and input support to boost local production, with Extension Officers assessing farms and monitoring value for money. Youth & Agriculture: IICA Grenada’s 2026 Accountability Seminar focused on youth development in agriculture, pushing for stronger youth networks, training and technology access, and agri-entrepreneurship. Regional Health & Procurement: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe medicines and health technologies, including pooled procurement and stronger supply-chain planning. Trade & Diplomacy: PM Dickon Mitchell called for deeper Africa–Caribbean trade and investment cooperation during African Liberation Day, highlighting Nigerians’ contributions to Grenada’s economy. Governance & Jobs: The Housing Authority of Grenada is recruiting an Accountant as part of a wider push to modernise finance systems and strengthen management for housing programmes like Project 500. Food Security Innovation: The Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is open for innovators tackling agrifood problems in Small Island Developing States, with Grenada among eligible SIDS and finalists heading to Hangzhou for investor matchmaking. Social Risk Watch: New figures flag a sharp rise in Grenada youth gambling exposure, with lottery sales up from about EC$8.5m (2020) to EC$22.1m (2025), raising concerns about digital access and economic hardship driving participation.

Citizenship & Residency Market Watch: Global Citizen Solutions’ Global Citizenship Programs Index 2026 says the industry is consolidating around governance quality and compliance, not price, with Eastern Caribbean schemes (including Grenada) ranking at the top and buyers shifting toward “citizenship portfolios” rather than a single best option. Africa–Caribbean Trade Push: Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell used African Liberation Day to call for deeper Africa-Caribbean cooperation in trade, investment, culture and diplomacy, highlighting Nigerians in Grenada as a key economic and social part of national life. Agriculture Support: Grenada launched ADAP 2026, adding about EC$1 million to labour and input support for farmers, with Extension Officers assessing farms and monitoring delivery to meet targets and align with regional food security goals. Regional Connectivity Debate: A new regional commentary argues ECCU/CARICOM integration is being held back by unreliable, costly transport, pointing to airline failures and route cuts and calling for a unified air-and-sea strategy. Youth Gambling Alarm: New figures suggest Grenada is emerging as an OECS youth gambling hotspot, with lottery sales up sharply since 2020 and economic hardship cited as a major driver. Energy & Customer Service: Grenlec announced a temporary closure of its Grand Anse Customer Care Centre from 8 June to 6 July for repairs, directing customers to digital and third-party payment options. Tourism Calendar: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 returns June 1 with a regional leadership delegation, while Grenada’s “Grenada in Bloom” Flower and Garden Festival was officially launched in London for Nov 8–15.

Tourism & Diplomacy: Grenada is set to be a partner destination as Caribbean Week 2026 gears up in New York (June 1), while Grenada’s own “Grenada in Bloom” Flower and Garden Festival was officially launched in London, aiming to turn horticulture into tourism, culture and investment. Agriculture Support: The Ministry of Agriculture launched ADAP 2026 with an extra EC$1 million to boost farm labour and inputs, backed by farm assessments and monitoring. Energy & Customer Service: Grenlec will temporarily close its Grand Anse Customer Care Centre from 8 June to 6 July for repairs, directing customers to online, app and phone options. Regional Connectivity: A fresh push argues ECCU/CARICOM can’t hit food security and growth goals without a unified air-and-sea transport strategy as regional carriers keep cutting routes. Youth & Social Risk: New figures flag Grenada as an OECS youth gambling hotspot, with lottery sales jumping sharply since 2020 and hardship cited as a key driver. Diaspora Incentives: Diaspora Affairs says returning Grenadians can get 100% duty-free on personal effects after 7 years abroad, plus duty-free vehicle concessions—especially for electric and hybrid imports.