AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCARICOM & ECCB Watch: CARICOM Heads of Government met in Saint Lucia (5–8 July) under Philip J. Pierre, while the ECCB Monetary Council opened its 113th meeting in Dominica (10 July) reaffirming EC dollar stability and pushing the “Big Push” agenda. CBI Pressure on the Region: Multiple reports and analyses say the European Commission has asked OECS states to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 2028, with CARICOM noting CBI wasn’t formally discussed—raising fresh uncertainty for Grenada and other CBI operators. Grenada’s IP & Innovation Moves: Grenada is attending WIPO Assemblies in Geneva (7–15 July), highlighting its Madrid Protocol accession and continued modernization of intellectual property administration. Healthcare & Construction Contracts: Grenada signed two Gren-Mac refurbishment deals for Grand Bras Health Centre (EC$1.9m) and New Hampshire Medical Station (EC$697k), funded via CDB/EIB health strengthening support. Tourism Momentum: Grenada climbed to No. 2 Best Island in the Caribbean in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026, while Grenada’s responsible tourism push is spotlighted for community-led experiences. Local Business & Trade: Grenada’s Renegade Rum Distillery is seeking a buyer, and regional MSMEs get more time—Window 2 of the Blue Economy Matching Grants Programme now has a July 24 deadline.
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