AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVAT-Free Shopping Push: Grenada’s first VAT-free weekend (28–29 Aug) pulled crowds to supermarkets and hardware stores, but also sparked St George’s and Grand Anse traffic jams and raised questions about which items truly qualified. Cost of Living Programme: The 2-day drive is part of the EC$18m Cost of Living Assistance Programme, with more VAT-free days already announced for 25–26 Sept and 30–31 Oct. Skills for Construction: The DPM says it’s tackling Grenada’s skilled-worker shortage with a major apprenticeship and trades pipeline aimed at masons, carpenters, plumbers and tilers. Renewables & Grid Planning: World Bank-backed tenders are moving ahead, including an Owner’s Engineer role for Grenlec’s dual-circuit transmission and substation work, plus an ESIA consultancy for transmission lines and solar PV. Agriculture Land Access: OECS leaders urged governments to open crown lands to young farmers on transparent, bank-collateral-friendly terms. Water Security: NAWASA is temporarily decommissioning Baillies Bacolet Well #2 due to saltwater intrusion, using short-term supply measures to protect St David and south-east St George. Local Sports & Youth: BSSS delivered a medal haul at SVG national swim championships, with multiple record-breaking performances.
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