AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCitizenship by Investment: A CBI industry expert says currency swings and tougher due diligence are the biggest hurdles for high-net-worth applicants, even as demand for second passports stays strong. Sand & Quarry Debate: Roseau River sand and aggregate plans are being defended as “not another quarry,” but North Leeward residents and advocates warn it already feels like Richmond quarry “number two,” raising concerns for fishing, farming, and consultation. Tourism & Hospitality: Marriott Bonvoy launches a summer all-inclusive family promotion across the Caribbean, while Grenada’s hotel sector celebrates 100+ professionals completing Caribbean Supercharged Training focused on management, HACCP food safety, and service. Regional Digital Push: CARICOM leaders, including Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell, call for faster digital transformation and cybersecurity cooperation to keep the region competitive. Finance for Resilience: The IFC will invest up to US$15M into a Caribbean debt fund sub-window supporting SME financing and climate-resilience projects across 13 countries, including Grenada. Energy Watch: Grenada’s petroleum price notice shows gasoline and diesel unchanged, with kerosene and some LPG cylinder/bulk prices decreasing. Tourism Access Tension: A debate is reigniting over whether foreign beachfront development is restricting practical public access to Caribbean beaches. Animal Health & Trade: Two pregnant Saint Lucian horses were euthanised in Grenada after arriving without export clearance and testing positive for a tick-borne parasite, spotlighting biosecurity and import rules.
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