AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewables Funding: IRENA opened a proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, prioritizing submissions before Sept. 1 and covering solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, bioenergy, green hydrogen, electric mobility, and related infrastructure. Energy Contract Shake-up: Grenada terminated its development licence and production sharing agreement with Global Petroleum Group after 18 years without commercial production, citing unmet obligations tied to offshore blocks. Solar for Carriacou: Grenada commissioned a new Limlair solar plant in Carriacou/Petite Martinique, with testing underway and grid feed managed by GRENLEC under the “Solar for All” programme. Marina Dispute Hits Yachts: Yacht owners in Carriacou say access to Tyrell Bay Marina launch areas has been blocked, leaving about eight boats unable to relaunch and losses topping US$85,000. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s-backed study flags major climate-related insurance gaps in hurricane-exposed Grenada, leaving farmers, fishers and tourism workers to replace losses themselves. Youth Enterprise: Grenada’s YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded seed grants up to EC$3,000 and 1% concessional loans up to EC$30,000 for youth-led agribusiness and agri-tech ventures. Cocoa Skills Boost: EU/ITC/OACPS training strengthened post-harvest practices for Grenada’s fine-flavour cocoa value chain at Belmont Estate. CBI Watch: The EU has urged five Eastern Caribbean states, including Grenada, to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 1, 2028, warning of possible Schengen visa-free suspension. Tourism Airlift Change: Delta Air Lines ended all flights to Saint Vincent starting Sept. 2026, a reminder of how quickly regional air access can shift.
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