AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCitizenship by Investment Pressure: The EU has told Eastern Caribbean “golden passport” states to end sales by 2028 or risk losing visa-free travel access, citing concerns they can’t properly screen applicants. Clean Energy for Women: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$550,000, 2026–2028 initiative to help women-led businesses in Grenada and across the region develop and commercialise clean energy solutions. Grenada Skills & Audio Production: SoundLeap’s first cohort of 16 students put live sound training into practice at Sound Fest, with the next programme set for April 2027. Trade & Digital Facilitation: St Kitts and Nevis advanced plans for a National Electronic Single Window to streamline cross-border trade processes. Connectivity Investment: EllaLink moved its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with a route linking Cayenne to multiple islands including Grenada. Food Systems Focus: Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2026 spotlighted food security, agri-business, climate-smart tech and export expansion amid a $13.7bn regional food import bill. Grenada Labour Update: Grenada’s Public Workers’ Union and NAWASA reached a preliminary agreement on retroactive payments and salary increases, suspending industrial action. Animal Health Support: Grenada’s veterinary team completed a Carriacou visit to strengthen herd health and support the Limlair Livestock Facility. Culture Loss: Calypso icon “The Mighty Sparrow” (Slinger Francisco) died at 91, with tributes highlighting his Grenada roots and Caribbean-wide impact.
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