AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation & Infrastructure: Tobago’s Chief Secretary Farley Augustine says a flight simulation will be held before the new ANR Robinson International Airport terminal opens, with a commissioning date expected to be announced this week. Energy & Climate Resilience: The Caribbean Development Bank backs Grenada’s energy transition with financing for a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Maurice Bishop International Airport to strengthen grid stability and cut reliance on imported fossil fuels. Agriculture & Food Security: CARDI launched its inaugural Agricultural Research and Innovation Symposium, spotlighting science-driven solutions for climate-resilient, food-secure Caribbean farming. EU Funding & Local Industry: EU-backed “Cultivating Futures” will support food security in OECS schools, with Grenada’s Bagatelle Primary and Soufriere Primary named beneficiaries. Procurement Watch (World Bank/CEGEB): Grenada’s CEGEB project posts multiple RFQs for office furniture, an electric vehicle, and computer equipment—plus a separate bid for a hospital server. Cost of Living & Energy Prices: Grenada’s Ministry of Finance sets new retail petroleum prices: kerosene drops, while gasoline and diesel hold steady; LPG cylinder pricing shows mixed changes. Regional Policy: EU pressure mounts on OECS Citizenship by Investment programmes, with leaders coordinating a unified position for talks in Brussels.
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