AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Deal: Royal Caribbean Group has agreed to buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts in a roughly US$3bn transaction, expected to close in early 2027—an expansion move that links cruise and land holidays and could reshape Caribbean vacation supply chains. Local Business Recognition: Grenada’s Real Value Supermarket IGA says its managing director, Hassan Hadeed, was named IGA International Retailer of the Year for the Caribbean, spotlighting retail leadership and customer service. Agriculture & Resilience: A week-long FAO mission with Grenada’s wider region focus trained stakeholders on coconut botany and production, aiming to strengthen the coconut value chain and boost yields. Maritime Safety: A retired Coast Guard captain is training government ferry crews in emergency response drills after the MV Barima sinking, pushing for faster, safer onboard action. Regional Security: OAS member states—including Grenada—are calling for the UN to renew and fully fund Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate. Culture: Calypso legend Slinger Francisco, “The Mighty Sparrow,” died at 91; Grenada-born, he helped carry Caribbean music worldwide.
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