Development Finance: The Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank Group have agreed follow-up actions after a joint portfolio review of 11 active Grenada projects, spanning geothermal drilling, water supply, education, climate-smart agriculture and health—aimed at stronger delivery and resilience. Energy & Investment Diplomacy: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell leads a mission to Spain and an official visit to Qatar (Aug 13–19), with talks on funding support for Project Polaris, renewable energy and hydrocarbons, plus sports, education, and private-sector investment cooperation. Local Business & Tourism: Grenada’s Renegade Rum Distillery is up for sale, with the pitch focused on its flexible production setup (cane juice and molasses) and the plant’s potential to scale alongside farm expansion. Food Systems Innovation: Across the Caribbean, pilots are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and agricultural waste into locally produced animal feed, reducing reliance on imported inputs. Manufacturing Watch: Sherwin-Williams ended paint manufacturing at its White Marl Jamaica plant and will supply the market via imports, shifting the local operation toward distribution. Governance & Compliance: The U.S. made its visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, but industry groups warn it could sharply reduce travel demand. Security & Consumer Risk: Grenada-related scam coverage in the wider region continues to highlight online purchase fraud losses, reinforcing the need for stronger consumer protections.