AGP Executive Report

Creative Industries & Tourism: Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) is sending three creatives from its Animation Accelerator to the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and MIFA Market in France, aiming to plug local talent into global animation markets. Public Sector & Legal/Contracts: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after ruling his contract termination was wrongful. Construction/Industry & Environment: A Woodford community group is considering legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging quarrying, asphalt and batching activities and a jetty were approved without proper environmental safeguards and that works began before required compliance. Health & Tourism Sector: CARPHA, Grenada’s Health and Tourism ministries launched a Tourism and Health Program to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank issued an REOI for a climate finance public-private partnership strategist to help ready the private sector for climate funding. Investment & Trade Links: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers from July, with talks on direct air links and opportunities across aviation, tourism, real estate, logistics and fintech. Energy Costs (US, not Grenada): GasBuddy reported the lowest E85 price in Grenada County at $3.49 for the week ending May 30.

Grenada–Nigeria Business Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders is set to begin in July, aimed at easing travel for investors, entrepreneurs, professionals and students, with talks also underway for direct air links within six months to boost trade, tourism and investment. Tourism & Health Operations: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, rolling out visitor-based surveillance training and getting hotels and vessels registered on the Tourism and Health Information System. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank is seeking a Climate Finance Public-Private Partnership Strategist under a GCF readiness programme to help local firms access climate funding for tourism, agriculture and construction. Heritage Film Wins: “Echoes of Waltham” won Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards, spotlighting Grenada’s Waltham heritage through a Grenada–UK community collaboration. Public-Sector Contract Fallout: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay damages to former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell after a wrongful termination ruling. Local Industry Watch: A Woodford community group is considering legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging planning and environmental safeguards were not properly followed.

Tourism & Health: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and pushing wider use of the Tourism and Health Information System to strengthen visitor-based disease prevention. Tourism Industry: Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism agenda focused on product upgrades at key sites, better access and signage, stronger digital marketing, and expanded community tourism. Investment & Trade (Nigeria): Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria says visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers is set to begin in July, alongside talks on direct air links within six months, targeting aviation, real estate, logistics, fintech, agriculture and healthcare. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank issued an REOI for a climate finance public-private partnership strategist under a GCF readiness programme to help local firms access and plan for climate funding. Public Sector Contracting: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay damages to former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell after a wrongful termination finding. Construction & Environment: A Woodford community group signalled possible legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging planning and environmental safeguards were not properly followed. Skills & Training: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three level-two TVET courses (waxing, tiling, baking/cake tech) across CARICOM institutions. Regional Sports: Grenada is listed in Group B for Guyana’s FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, with the local organising committee led by Kashif & Shanghai. Jobs (ECCB): The ECCB advertised a Facilities Maintenance Technician role in St Kitts for qualified electrical engineering technology candidates. Heritage Media: “Echoes of Waltham” won Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards, spotlighting Grenada’s cultural history through a Grenada–UK heritage partnership.

Court Ruling on Rural Development Contract: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after finding his contract termination in February 2023 was wrongful, spotlighting risks in public-sector contracting and follow-through. Woodford Industrial Project Under Legal Threat: A Woodford community group has issued a pre-action protocol letter to the Planning and Development Authority over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental damage, public health risks, and breaches of planning safeguards tied to quarrying, asphalt, batching, and a jetty. Tourism Meets Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA, training staff and pushing visitor-based surveillance via the Tourism and Health Information System across hotels and vessels. Grenada Targets Nigerian Investment with Visa-Free Entry: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria says visa-free access for Nigerians will begin in July, with talks on direct air links and opportunities across aviation, tourism, real estate, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and fintech. Tourism Agenda for Growth: Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism push focused on product upgrades, airlift, digital marketing, safer visitor experiences, and stronger community tourism participation.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training staff and pushing visitor-based surveillance at hotels and vessels to strengthen infectious-disease prevention inside the tourism sector. Investment & Trade Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers is set to begin in July, alongside talks for direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting aviation, tourism, real estate, logistics, agriculture and fintech. Tourism Agenda: Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism plan focused on product upgrades at key sites (beaches, waterfalls, parks and heritage areas), better access and signage, and stronger digital marketing and partnerships. Public-Sector Contract Ruling: A Grenada High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after finding his contract termination was wrongful. Local Planning & Industry Risk: A Woodford community group is preparing potential legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental and public-health concerns and planning safeguards not being followed during construction. Skills for Industry: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three level-two TVET courses for CARICOM delivery—waxing, tiling and baker/cake technology—expanding access through online training.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA, training visitor-based surveillance and supporting hotel and vessel registration to strengthen infectious disease prevention in the tourism sector. Tourism Growth Plan: Grenada’s tourism ministry mapped a 12–24 month agenda focused on airlift, product upgrades at key sites (beaches, falls, parks, heritage), community tourism, and stronger digital marketing. Africa-to-Caribbean Business Push: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers from July, with talks on direct air links within six months, targeting aviation, tourism, real estate, healthcare, education, agriculture, logistics, and fintech. Public Health Policy Pressure: Regional groups urged faster healthy food policy action to curb NCDs, including a push to protect children from ultra-processed food marketing around schools. Water Infrastructure Tender: NAWASA invited bids for the Annandale Water Treatment Plant renovation, with a mandatory site visit on June 10 and bid deadline June 22. Agriculture & Imports Dispute: A stables owner alleged unfair, premature euthanisation of imported horses after tick-borne Babesia tests, raising questions about permits and quarantine handling.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training staff and pushing visitor-based surveillance across hotels and vessels to strengthen infectious disease prevention. Skills & Jobs Pipeline: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two TVET courses under a CARICOM pilot—waxing, tiling, and baker/cake technology—available from May 18 across participating institutions in Grenada and other member states. NCD & Food Policy Push: Regional health leaders and civil society called for faster, evidence-based healthy food policies as ultra-processed marketing in and around schools fuels obesity and diet-related disease. Grenada-Nigeria Business Drive: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria says visa-free entry for Nigerians is set to start in July, alongside plans for direct air links within six months and new investment focus areas in aviation, tourism, real estate, logistics, fintech, and agriculture. Tourism Agenda: Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism plan centered on product upgrades, safer experiences, stronger digital marketing, and community tourism, with priority sites including beaches, falls, parks, and heritage areas. Public Works Tender: NAWASA invited bids for the Annandale Water Treatment Plant renovation, with a mandatory site visit June 10 and bid deadline June 22.

Grenada–Nigeria Business Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders is set to start in July, with talks underway for direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting trade, tourism, education and investment across aviation, real estate, logistics, fintech and agriculture. Tourism Agenda: Grenada also laid out an ambitious 12–24 month tourism plan, focusing on airlift, digital marketing, safer experiences, and upgrades to key sites from Grand Anse Beach to Grand Etang and heritage locations. Regional Health Policy Pressure: Caribbean leaders and public health experts renewed calls for stronger healthy food policies as NCDs keep rising, highlighting the need to tackle ultra-processed foods and improve implementation. Skills & Training: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised Level Two TVET courses in the CARICOM pilot, including tiling and baking/cake technology, expanding access through the Moodle platform. Water & Climate Resilience: NAWASA invited bids for the Annandale Water Treatment Plant renovation, while Grenada validated a Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation ahead of its final release. Agriculture & Trade Dispute: A stables owner alleges imported horses were euthanised too quickly after tick-borne disease tests, raising questions about permits and quarantine handling.

Grenada–Nigeria Business Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerian investors, entrepreneurs, professionals and students starts in July, with talks underway for direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting aviation, tourism, real estate, healthcare, education, agriculture, logistics, fintech and renewable energy. Tourism Industry Watch: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief says he was denied a US visa renewal, pointing to Washington’s partial travel restrictions tied to Citizenship-by-Investment screening, with Grenada’s limited ban in effect since April. Healthy Food Policy Pressure: Caribbean health groups and civil society are calling for faster, evidence-based healthy food rules to curb ultra-processed food marketing in schools as NCDs keep rising. Skills & Training: HEART/NSTA Trust digitises Level Two TVET courses for CARICOM delivery, including tiling, waxing technology and baking/cake—supporting faster access to practical job skills. Water & Infrastructure Tender: NAWASA invites bids for the Annandale Water Treatment Plant renovation, with a mandatory site visit on June 10 and submissions due June 22.

Visa-free push for Nigerian business: Grenada says visa-free entry for Nigerian entrepreneurs and professionals starts in July, with talks on direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting trade, tourism and investment across sectors like aviation, healthcare, agriculture, agro-processing, logistics, fintech, education, renewable energy and real estate. Tourism meets health security: CARPHA launched Grenada’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme, backing early-warning and surveillance systems for tourism-related public health events—positioned as a “watchman” for a sector worth over 25% of GDP. Digital skills for TVET: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised Level Two courses (waxing, tiling, baker and cake tech) under a CARICOM TVET pilot, expanding access via its Moodle platform. Climate adaptation planning: Grenada hosted a validation workshop for its Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, updating the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 with clearer, more practical guidance. Fuel prices watch: GasBuddy reports Grenada County’s lowest midgrade gas at $4.24 and diesel at $4.69 for the week ending May 30. Agriculture and policy pressure: Community groups in Woodford are raising concerns over industrial development and challenging PDA approvals through legal action.

Grenada–Nigeria Investment Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, urged Nigerian businesses to tap new opportunities in aviation, tourism, real estate, healthcare, education, agriculture, logistics, finance and digital innovation, highlighting visa-free travel and aiming for direct air links within six months. Tourism & Health Security: CARPHA launched Grenada’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, boosting surveillance and early-warning systems for tourism-related public health events—timed to protect an industry worth over 25% of GDP. Digital Transformation Leadership: Grenada appointed Ron Redhead as Minister of State for Digital Transformation, with a mandate covering broadband, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, start-ups and AI policy. Skills for Construction & Hospitality: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised Level Two TVET courses for CARICOM’s pilot, including tiling, waxing technology and baker/cake training, now available via its Moodle platform. Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada hosted a validation workshop for the Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, revising the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 guide with clearer, more practical public content. Agriculture & Trade Dispute: Bonanza Stables owner Royan Smith alleged Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture euthanised two imported horses too quickly after tick-borne Babesia tests, questioning quarantine and permit handling. Water Infrastructure Bids: NAWASA invited contractors to bid on the Annandale Water Treatment Plant renovation, with a mandatory site visit June 10 and bids due June 22. Regional Tourism Spotlight: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 convened tourism leaders under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” with Grenada among participating destinations.

Caribbean Tourism Push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway, bringing tourism ministers and officials from across the region together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to secure markets and strengthen resilience as travel preferences shift toward cultural and regenerative experiences. Grenada Water & Construction: NAWASA is inviting bids for the Annandale Water Treatment Plant Renovation Project, including refurbishing the operator’s house, new partitions and slabs, window replacements, painting, and external walkway works; bids close June 22 after a mandatory site visit on June 10. Health Security for Tourism: Grenada has launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to boost surveillance, early warning, and coordinated response to tourism-related public health events—key since tourism drives over a quarter of GDP. Agriculture & Trade Dispute: Bonanza Stables owner Royan Smith alleges Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture euthanised two imported horses too quickly after tick-borne Babesia tests, raising questions about permits and quarantine timing. Skills & TVET Digitisation: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised Level Two courses for the CARICOM TVET pilot, including Waxing, Tiling, and Baker/Cake Technology, now available via the HEART/NSTA Moodle platform. Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada hosted a validation workshop for the Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, revising language and practical examples ahead of public release under the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030. Cocoa & IP Momentum: CAIPO backed the Grenada Chocolate Festival opening and renewed focus on Geographical Indications for Grenada cocoa and nutmeg, linking agriculture, tourism, and intellectual property protection.

Adventure Tourism & Sailing: Ultra-wealthy travellers are shifting from “luxury stays” to curated experiences, with Oyster Yachts’ Explorers Club and the new Oyster 805 spotlighting higher-end sailing training and destination-led adventures. Grenada Tourism & Health: CARPHA launched Grenada’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to strengthen health security for a sector that drives over a quarter of GDP, using surveillance and early-warning response systems. Digital Transformation (Grenada): Hon. Ron Redhead was appointed designated Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT connectivity, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, start-ups, and AI policy. Skills & TVET (CARICOM): HEART/NSTA Trust digitised Level Two courses for TVET delivery across Jamaica, Grenada, Barbados, and Trinidad & Tobago via the CARICOM pilot. Climate Adaptation (Grenada): Grenada hosted a validation workshop for its Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, updating the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 priorities. Clean Energy for Fisheries (STAR-Fish): Canada-backed STAR-Fish ramps up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades, with Grenada among participating countries. Cocoa & IP (Grenada): CAIPO backed the Grenada Chocolate Festival and renewed push for Geographical Indications for Grenada cocoa and nutmeg. Local Industry Watch (Woodford): Community groups WE ACT and Future Builders raised concerns over Woodford industrial development, citing planning safeguards, environmental protections, and consultation/enforcement issues.

Grenada Climate Planning: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique stakeholders validated a revised Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation on 1 June, updating language and practical measures ahead of public release under the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030. Tourism + Public Health: CARPHA launched Grenada’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, aiming to strengthen surveillance, early warning and coordinated response for tourism-linked public health events—key as tourism drives over 25% of GDP. Digital Transformation: Hon. Ron Redhead was appointed Minister for Digital Transformation (ICT, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, innovation and AI policy), effective 1 June. Skills for Industry: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two TVET courses for CARICOM’s TVET digitalisation pilot—Waxing, Tiling, and Baker & Cake—available from May 18 via Moodle. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-backed STAR-Fish (CRFM) is pushing renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades in Caribbean fisheries, including cold-chain improvements and pathways to low-carbon certification, with Grenada among participating countries. Local Governance Watch: Community groups raised concerns and legal action around Woodford industrial development, questioning planning safeguards, environmental approvals and consultation. Regional Tourism Push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 opened June 1, with Grenada among participating destinations as leaders focus on connectivity, resilience and marketing. Food Supply Pressure: A Scotch bonnet pepper shortage is disrupting Caribbean hot sauce production as hurricanes and pests hit harvests, raising costs and forcing order cancellations.

Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience, Environment and Renewable Energy hosted a validation workshop for the revised Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation (Carriacou and Petite Martinique included), updating the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 with clearer, more practical guidance ahead of public release. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, with cold-chain upgrades and low-carbon certification support planned across multiple countries including Grenada. Tourism Health Security: CARPHA launched Grenada as the 13th country to roll out the Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to strengthen surveillance, early warning and coordinated response for tourism-linked public health events. Digital Transformation Push: Grenada appointed Ron Redhead as Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, start-ups and AI policy. Local Industry & IP: CAIPO backed the Grenada Chocolate Festival and renewed focus on Geographical Indications for Grenada cocoa and nutmeg, linking agriculture, tourism and intellectual property. Community Concerns Over Industry: Woodford residents’ groups are again raising planning-law and environmental-governance concerns around ongoing industrial development, including claims about PDA stop orders and consultation/enforcement gaps.

Caribbean Tourism Push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 opened June 1 with record attendance from regional tourism ministers and industry leaders, aiming to strengthen connectivity, resilience and a unified Caribbean marketing front. Grenada Tourism-Health Boost: Grenada launched the Regional Tourism and Health Programme (THP) with CARPHA, adding surveillance and early-warning capacity to protect public health in a tourism economy that drives over 25% of GDP. Digital Transformation Leadership: Hon. Ron Redhead was appointed Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, innovation and AI policy. Local Industry & Community Concerns: Woodford residents’ groups say planning safeguards and environmental enforcement have been mishandled around industrial development, with legal action and calls for proper approvals and consultation. Cocoa Value Chain Support: CAIPO backed the Grenada Chocolate Festival and renewed focus on geographical indications for cocoa and nutmeg, while GHTA’s culinary team received fundraising support ahead of regional competition. Hurricane Readiness: Liberty Caribbean says it is ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, citing investments in network resilience after Hurricane Melissa. Aviation Regional Meeting: ICAO’s civil aviation directors convened in Antigua for the NACC regional meeting, highlighting safety, security and sustainability for small island connectivity.