AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGrenada Renewable Energy: The Government has commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, with training and testing underway and power set to feed directly into the GRENLEC grid—part of the “Solar for All” push backed by 100% UAE funding. Cocoa Value Chain: Over 30 cocoa stakeholders completed a 3-day post-harvest training at Belmont Estate, aiming to lift fine-flavour quality and competitiveness through EU/ITC-led support. Caribbean Insurance Gaps: A Lloyd’s-backed study flags that farmers, fishers and tourism workers in Grenada, Jamaica and Barbados often lack insurance for hurricane losses, urging faster government support and more community-level pooling. CBI Pressure on Grenada: The EU has formally asked five Eastern Caribbean CBI states—including Grenada—to phase out programmes by June 1, 2028, with Schengen visa-free access at stake. Local Youth & Agribusiness: Grenada’s YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded seed grants and concessional loan access to youth ventures, including apiculture and an agri-tech buyer platform. Missing Visitor Update: Search efforts for US tourist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell continue in Grenada; her husband says authorities believe there was no foul play.
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