AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCost of Living Relief: Grenada is moving ahead with its Cost of Living Assistance Programme, publishing a preliminary list of businesses eligible for the upcoming VAT-Free Weekend and inviting appeals to the Inland Revenue Division by 19 August 2026. Development Finance: The Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank Group have agreed follow-up actions after a joint portfolio review of 11 active projects, spanning geothermal drilling, water supply, education, climate-smart agriculture and health. Digital Education Push: OECS SKIP says it has advanced the regional digital learning ecosystem after a major software development milestone in Grenada (July 27–30), targeting interoperable platforms for post-secondary education. Energy & Investment Diplomacy: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell heads to Spain and then Qatar (Aug 13–19) to discuss funding support for Project Polaris, energy cooperation, and private sector investment. Sports & Youth: The Virgin Islands senior women won their first ECVA championship match, beating Grenada 3-1, with a next game against Bermuda. Tourism & Travel Policy Watch: A U.S. visa bond programme is now permanent for 50 countries, and the U.S. travel industry warns it could sharply reduce travel if expanded.
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