AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation & Tech: OECS Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP) hit a major milestone in Grenada, advancing plans for three interoperable post-secondary education platforms—KTIP, a Virtual Campus, and EMIS—after a July 27–30 software development session. Development Finance: The Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank Group agreed follow-up actions after a joint portfolio review of 11 Grenada projects, spanning geothermal drilling, water supply, education, climate-smart agriculture, health, and coastal protection. Government & Energy: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell heads to Spain and then Qatar (Aug 13–19) to push talks on Project Polaris, renewable energy and hydrocarbons, and private-sector investment. Tourism & Travel Policy: A U.S. visa bond program has been made permanent for 50 countries, and industry groups warn it could sharply cut travel demand—an issue for Caribbean entertainers and tourism-linked businesses. Food Systems: Researchers across the Caribbean are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into local animal feed, aiming to reduce costly imports. Local Business & Culture: Nexa Credit Union celebrated major Panorama wins, including a 15th national championship title for its senior steel orchestra.
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