AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVisa & Tourism: The newly elected CHTA president, Dominica hotelier Gregor Nassief, was denied a US visa, raising questions about how the move could affect the regional hotel body’s operations. Public Health & Logistics: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in IATA infectious substances transport, strengthening regional lab and specimen-shipping readiness, including Grenada. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites eligible Blue Economy MSMEs/value chain groups in Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (US$100k–US$150k), focused on fisheries, marine tourism and waste management. Grenada Biosecurity: Grenada says two Babesia-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without permits; the government is pursuing legal action and rolling out standard operating procedures to ports of entry. Maritime Trade: MSC Opera begins Europe summer sailing before repositioning to year-round Southern Caribbean service, with Grenada listed for 2027 itineraries. Regional Industry & Culture: Grenadian creatives head to Annecy/MIFA via GOCA’s animation accelerator, while a Grenada heritage film, “Echoes of Waltham,” won CTO Media Awards for best video production.
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