AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOECS Agriculture Push: OECS and Grenada hosted the Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium (Sept 1–3) with 150+ participants, aiming to cut food import dependence (US$658m/yr) through practical trade and production commitments. Tourism & Health: GHTA is running a free PSA screening programme for 100 men (Sept 1–30) via Allied Medical Laboratory, with pre-registration required. Construction Accountability: PM Dickon Mitchell publicly criticised CCCC-I/ Nelson Louison over long delays on state road works, including the Woburn/Cliff to Woodlands project. Energy & Policy: Grenada’s parliament joint sitting on oil-and-gas work continues amid opposition boycott and debate over the government’s termination of agreements with Global Petroleum Group (GPG). VAT Relief Update: Grenada’s VAT-Free Shopping Days have new dates—2–3 October—under the Cost of Living Assistance Programme. Skills for Work: OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship applications open Sept 10 and close Sept 20, covering AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics and digital marketing. Local Business Hiring: Grenada Distillers Limited advertised for a Sales and Marketing Manager to drive brand growth and distribution. Water Security Angle: A feature asks whether desalination can solve Caribbean water problems as climate pressure mounts.
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