AGP Executive Report

Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent islands face high energy and transport costs. Tourism: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. A UK agent familiarisation offer and November marketplace aim to build visitor business. Regional Supply Chains: CARICOM teams will assess regional capacity for paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen from October 12–27, informing future tariff decisions and opportunities for local suppliers. Agriculture and Blue Economy: Grenada’s pesticide audit will check compliance across the supply chain to protect food safety and farm exports. Eligible fisheries, marine tourism and waste-management businesses can also seek grants through the OECS programme’s final call, launching October 30. Carriacou’s Corn Fest returns October 25, showcasing local food and producers. Workplace Relations: The Grenada Ports Authority and workers’ union signed agreements providing salary increases and improved benefits for three bargaining units.

Tourism: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme, due to launch in mid-October, will promote locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, giving guides, artisans and community businesses more visibility. The Tourism Authority is also courting UK trade partners with agent visits and a November marketplace. Agriculture and Food Safety: Inspectors will audit Grenada’s pesticide supply chain, from importers to major users, to enforce rules protecting public health, food safety and agricultural exports. Carriacou’s Corn Fest returns October 25, showcasing products made from the island’s staple crop. Blue Economy: A final grant call for eligible businesses in fisheries, marine tourism and waste management opens October 30, offering support for productivity, resilience and sustainability. Ports and Trade: The Grenada Ports Authority and workers’ union signed agreements providing salary increases and improved benefits for pilots, middle managers and St George’s Bus Terminus staff. A proposed regional farm-to-tourism platform could also connect Grenadian nutmeg growers with hotels elsewhere in the Caribbean.

Agriculture & Food: Carriacou’s Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, showcasing traditional and new corn products and creating a market for local growers and vendors. Tourism Trade: Grenada is courting UK travel sellers with a November Marketplace and a £400 contribution for up to 15 agents to visit before year-end. The Tourism Authority is also preparing Pure Experiences, promoting locally run tours and activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Ports & Labour: The Grenada Ports Authority and GTAWU signed agreements covering pilots, middle managers and St George’s Bus Terminus, with salary increases and improved benefits. Local Enterprise: A bamboo-weaving programme is training educators and disability-sector representatives to turn a readily available resource into potential income. Regional Agriculture: A proposed Caribbean farm-to-hotel exchange could connect Grenada’s nutmeg growers with tourism buyers and help producers share supply and pricing information.

Tourism Trade: Grenada is courting UK travel sellers with a November marketplace and a “Meet Me in Grenada” offer that helps agents visit the islands. The Tourism Authority will also launch Pure Experiences, promoting locally run tours and activities to give community businesses greater visibility. Ports and Labour: The Grenada Ports Authority and GTAWU signed agreements covering pilots, middle managers and St George’s Bus Terminus, including salary increases and improved benefits. Agriculture: A regional push to cut poultry-feed imports by 30% in five years could create opportunities for local feed production, while a proposed Caribbean farm-to-hotel platform could connect Grenada’s nutmeg growers with tourism buyers. Cost of Living: With the November election approaching, VAT on sugar and electricity is a campaign issue, as parties debate ways to ease pressure on households and businesses.

Tourism: Grenada’s Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from food and agriculture to nature and marine activities. A separate UK-agent offer contributes £400 toward flights and includes an island experience; the GTA’s Marketplace runs November 11–17. Water Security: Newly commissioned G-CREWS assets strengthen water resilience on Carriacou and Petite Martinique, including two 100,000-gallon storage tanks and cisterns at two medical centres. Clean Energy: A Caribbean Development Bank programme will support women-led businesses in Grenada and seven other countries to develop and commercialise clean-energy solutions. Agriculture: Jamaica’s tourism minister proposed expanding the ALEX platform regionally, potentially linking Grenada’s nutmeg farmers with hotels elsewhere in the Caribbean. Skills: Grenada’s first SoundLeap cohort applied its live-sound training at Sound Fest, gaining hands-on experience in event production.

Grenada Economy: The third quarter brought cost-of-living relief, stronger tourism and visible reconstruction in Carriacou and Petite Martinique, alongside new spending and wage commitments that will shape public finances. Agriculture & Tourism: Jamaica’s ALEX platform could expand regionally, connecting Grenadian nutmeg farmers with hotels and giving producers and buyers better information on supply and prices. Water Infrastructure: New G-CREWS assets, including two large storage tanks and upgraded water systems at health centres, aim to strengthen water security in Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Clean Energy: A Caribbean Development Bank facility will offer technical and financial support to women-led businesses, including in Grenada, to develop clean-energy products and services. Creative Industries: Sixteen SoundLeap trainees gained practical experience in live sound engineering at Sound Fest, completing the programme’s first cohort.

Energy Investment: Africa Energy Week 2026 (Oct 12–16) in Cape Town is set to bring 10,000+ delegates to the Deal Room and finance forums, aiming to match projects across the energy value chain with capital and decision-makers. Tourism & Agri-Logistics: Jamaica’s Edmund Bartlett wants its ALEX platform expanded into a Caribbean agrolinkages exchange, with the model explicitly pointing to connecting Grenada’s nutmeg farmers to tourism buyers across the region. Water Security (Carriacou & Petite Martinique): G-CREWS water assets were commissioned at Princess Royal Hospital grounds, adding 100,000-imperial-gallon storage tanks and related upgrades to strengthen climate resilience and public health support for the sister islands. Clean Energy for Women-Led Firms: The CDB launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Hub initiative (2026–2028) backing women-led businesses in clean energy innovation, including support for Grenada. Public Health Tech & Law Reform: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to improve health technology management (including oxygen systems and hospital infrastructure) and modernize public health legislation. Trade Facilitation: St Kitts and Nevis advanced plans for a National Electronic Single Window to streamline cross-border trade processes and reduce burdens on traders. Sports Infrastructure: Barbados’ netball stadium push is nearing completion ahead of the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Americas qualifier, with Grenada’s regional sports ecosystem watching closely.

Regional Agri-Logistics Push: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s Agricultural Linkages Exchange (ALEX) should expand into a Caribbean-wide platform to connect farmers and agro-processors with tourism buyers, including potential links from Grenada nutmeg growers to hotels across the region. Boardroom Change: Republic Financial Holdings Ltd (RFHL) says founding director Dawn Callender has retired from its board, effective Oct. 1, with RFHL noting she was the last original RFHL director to step down. Health Tech & Law Modernisation: PAHO and the Government of Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management, oxygen systems and hospital infrastructure, while supporting Grenada’s review and modernisation of public health legislation. Clean Energy Support for Women: The CDB launched a US$500,000 initiative via SheTrades Caribbean Hub to back women-led businesses developing clean energy solutions across the region, including Grenada, with technical assistance and funding over 2026–2028. Water Security Milestone: Carriacou and Petite Martinique received commissioned G-CREWS water assets at Princess Royal Hospital grounds, adding two 100,000-imperial-gallon storage tanks to boost resilience after the 2010 drought. Trade Facilitation Tech: St. Kitts and Nevis advanced plans for a National Electronic Single Window to streamline cross-border trade processes through a single digital submission system. Sports: Grenfin Swim Club retained its national championship title at the Lucozade Grenfin Invitational, securing the George A. Menezes Challenge Trophy for a fifth straight year.

Clean Energy & Women’s Enterprise: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to back women-led businesses developing clean energy solutions, with Grenada among the eligible countries. Water Security for Carriacou & Petite Martinique: G-CREWS water assets at Princess Royal Hospital grounds were commissioned, adding two 100,000-imperial-gallon storage tanks and related upgrades to strengthen climate resilience and public health. Health System Modernisation: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to improve health technology management, oxygen systems, and critical hospital infrastructure, alongside updates to public health legislation. Trade & Digital Facilitation (Regional): St Kitts and Nevis advanced plans for a National Electronic Single Window to streamline cross-border trade processes. Connectivity Investment (Regional): EllaLink moved its Caribbean Gateway into the development phase, targeting service by end-2029 with an open, carrier-neutral submarine corridor. Sports & Skills (Grenada): SoundLeap’s first cohort of 16 live sound engineering students gained hands-on experience at Sound Fest, with the next programme set for April 2027. Culture: The Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco) was remembered in New York memorial events after his death at 91.

Caribbean Connectivity: EllaLink has advanced its EllaLink Caribbean Gateway into the development phase, mapping a carrier-neutral fibre route from Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western leg for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, targeting service by end-2029. Water & Climate Resilience: G-CREWS water assets were commissioned at Princess Royal Hospital in Belair, adding two 100,000-imperial-gallon storage tanks to strengthen water security for Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Clean Energy for Women-Led Firms: The CDB launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to back women-led businesses turning clean energy ideas into commercial solutions, including support for Grenada. Public Health Modernisation: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to improve health technology management and help modernise key public health laws. Agriculture & Food Security: A Caribbean Week of Agriculture discussion pushed for festival organisers to track food spending so more money reaches local farmers and producers, helping cut the region’s food import bill. Sports Infrastructure: Barbados’ netball stadium is nearing completion ahead of the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Americas qualifier. Regional Trade Facilitation: St Kitts and Nevis is moving ahead with a National Electronic Single Window to streamline cross-border trade processes. Business Finance Watch: A Grenada-focused Budget Alert highlights fiscal policy issues in 2025, including pension reform and the risks of chronic deficits. Culture & Industry: The Caribbean mourns calypso icon Slinger Francisco (“The Mighty Sparrow”), whose career helped carry regional music globally.

Water Infrastructure: G-CREWS has been commissioned at Princess Royal Hospital in Belair, adding two 100,000-imperial-gallon storage tanks to strengthen water security for Carriacou and Petite Martinique and supporting upgrades to rural healthcare delivery. Clean Energy & Women-Led Business: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to back women-led MSMEs across the region, including Grenada, with technical assistance and funding to commercialise clean energy innovations. Health Systems: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to improve health technology management, oxygen systems, and critical hospital infrastructure, alongside efforts to modernise public health laws. Agriculture & Food Spend: IGCAT founder Nneka Nurse urged festival organisers to track purchasing and share more of Carnival and festival food spend with local farmers and producers to help cut the region’s food import bill. Trade & Digital Services: A regional push for better trade facilitation continues, with St Kitts and Nevis advancing plans for a National Electronic Single Window to simplify cross-border processes. Connectivity: EllaLink formally advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with a carrier-neutral submarine route linking multiple islands. Sports & Training: Grenfin Swim Club retained its championship title at the Grenfin Invitational, while SoundLeap’s first cohort of 16 students gained hands-on live sound experience at Sound Fest. Regional Policy Watch: The EU has told Eastern Caribbean states to stop selling passports by 2028 or risk losing visa-free access.

Water & Resilience: G-CREWS water assets were officially commissioned at Princess Royal Hospital in Belair, adding two 100,000-imperial-gallon storage tanks to strengthen water security for Carriacou and Petite Martinique and support rural health delivery. Clean Energy & Women-Led Business: The CDB launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to help women-led MSMEs in Grenada and across the region commercialise clean energy innovations. Health Systems: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to improve health technology management, oxygen systems, and critical hospital infrastructure, alongside modernising public health laws. Trade & Digital Connectivity: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with a carrier-neutral submarine route linking Grenada and other islands toward Europe and beyond. Skills for Industry: SoundLeap’s first cohort of 16 students completed live sound engineering training, putting skills into practice at Sound Fest. Finance Watch: A Grenada-focused “Budget Alert Volume 5” highlights pension reform impacts and warns that chronic deficits financed by unsustainable borrowing remain the key fiscal risk. Fraud Warning: A guide on modern Ponzi schemes outlines how digital tools and influencers are used to lure new investors. Regional Policy: The EU told Eastern Caribbean states to end golden passport sales by 2028 or risk losing visa-free access.

Water Security Upgrade: Partners commissioned the G-CREWS water assets at Princess Royal Hospital in Belair, adding two 100,000-imperial-gallon storage tanks to boost climate resilience and protect Carriacou and Petite Martinique’s public health systems. Clean Energy Support for Entrepreneurs: The CDB launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to back women-led businesses in Grenada and across the region with technical assistance and funding for clean energy innovations. Health Systems Modernisation: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management, oxygen systems, and critical hospital infrastructure, alongside updates to public health legislation. Connectivity for Trade and Tourism: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with an open, carrier-neutral fibre route linking the Eastern Caribbean to Europe and beyond. Skills for the Creative Economy: SoundLeap’s first Grenadian live sound and production cohort of 16 students put training into practice at Sound Fest, with the next programme set for April 2027. Agriculture & Food Security: Grenada’s Veterinary and Livestock Division completed a Carriacou visit to support the Limlair Livestock Facility through herd health assessments, training, and essential supplies.

Energy Costs: Vincentians are feeling the squeeze as VINLEC expects to spend EC$100 million on fuel this year, with fuel surcharges repeatedly rising despite subsidies—fuel is about 76% of monthly costs. Clean Energy for Women: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 SheTrades initiative (2026–2028) to back women-led businesses in Grenada and across the region to turn clean energy ideas into market-ready solutions. Health Systems Upgrade (Grenada): PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management, oxygen systems, and critical hospital infrastructure, alongside modernising public health laws. Connectivity & Trade: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with a carrier-neutral submarine route linking islands to Europe and beyond. Agriculture & Food Security: At Caribbean Week of Agriculture, leaders pushed for farmers and fishers to capture more festival and carnival spending, warning the region’s food import bill remains a major risk. Livestock Support (Grenada): Grenada’s veterinary team completed a Carriacou visit to boost herd health, training, and supplies at the Limlair Livestock Facility. Regional Policy: OECS trade-in-services stakeholders received EU-funded training to strengthen negotiating capacity across member states.

Clean Energy for Women-Led Firms: The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Hub initiative to back women-led businesses developing clean energy solutions across the region, including Grenada, with technical help and funding from 2026–2028. Food, Festivals and Farmer Pay: IGCAT founder Nneka Nurse says the Caribbean’s multibillion-dollar festival calendar is feeding demand, but farmers and fishers risk being left out unless organisers track what they buy, how much, and who supplies it. Health Tech & Law Modernisation: PAHO and the Government of Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management and support updates to public health legislation. Trade Facilitation Push: St. Kitts and Nevis advanced plans for a National Electronic Single Window to streamline cross-border trade processes—an approach Grenada’s exporters may watch closely. Connectivity Investment: EllaLink moved its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with a carrier-neutral submarine cable route that includes Grenada. Tourism Business Signals: St. Lucia’s winter season outlook points to stronger airlift and seat growth—good news for regional travel demand. Regional Security: The OAS called for full deployment and renewed UN backing for Haiti’s Gang Repression Force.

Citizenship by Investment Pressure: The EU has told Eastern Caribbean “golden passport” states to end sales by 2028 or risk losing visa-free travel access, citing concerns they can’t properly screen applicants. Clean Energy for Women: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$550,000, 2026–2028 initiative to help women-led businesses in Grenada and across the region develop and commercialise clean energy solutions. Grenada Skills & Audio Production: SoundLeap’s first cohort of 16 students put live sound training into practice at Sound Fest, with the next programme set for April 2027. Trade & Digital Facilitation: St Kitts and Nevis advanced plans for a National Electronic Single Window to streamline cross-border trade processes. Connectivity Investment: EllaLink moved its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with a route linking Cayenne to multiple islands including Grenada. Food Systems Focus: Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2026 spotlighted food security, agri-business, climate-smart tech and export expansion amid a $13.7bn regional food import bill. Grenada Labour Update: Grenada’s Public Workers’ Union and NAWASA reached a preliminary agreement on retroactive payments and salary increases, suspending industrial action. Animal Health Support: Grenada’s veterinary team completed a Carriacou visit to strengthen herd health and support the Limlair Livestock Facility. Culture Loss: Calypso icon “The Mighty Sparrow” (Slinger Francisco) died at 91, with tributes highlighting his Grenada roots and Caribbean-wide impact.