AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Grenada’s energy transition gets a boost as the Caribbean Development Bank backs a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Maurice Bishop International Airport, aimed at stabilising the grid and cutting reliance on imported fossil fuels. Agriculture & Food Security: CARDI launched its inaugural Agricultural Research and Innovation Symposium, spotlighting science-driven solutions for climate-resilient, food-secure Caribbean farming. EU-Funded Food Systems: The EU’s “Cultivating Futures” project names Bagatelle Primary and Soufriere Primary as beneficiaries under a four-year push to strengthen local food systems and youth-led resilience. Government Planning: Cabinet validation moves forward for Grenada’s Medium-Term Action Plan 2027–2029, setting out 200 priority actions across 13 sectors. Procurement Watch (CEGEB): World Bank-funded CEGEB tenders are open for office furniture, an electric vehicle, computers and accessories—plus a separate bid for a hospital server. Diplomacy & Trade: Grenada appoints Kamal Shaileshbhai Shah as Honorary Consul to Kenya, with focus on trade, tourism, fintech, climate action and agriculture. Cost of Living Context: Economists weigh in on Grenada’s cost-of-living pressures, noting limited control over import-driven prices.
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