AGP Executive Report

Grenada Energy Shake-Up: The Dickon Mitchell government has terminated its oil and gas agreements with US-based Global Petroleum Group after 18 years with no commercial production, saying the firm failed to meet obligations; GPG has hit back, and the company has been given a week to rescind the decision. Electricity Relief: Grenlec customers get temporary cost help from 1 Aug–31 Dec 2026, including a $50 credit for eligible domestic users (1–200 kWh), VAT relief on the non-fuel electricity component, and removal of a 6% customs charge on diesel used for power generation. Renewables Funding Push: IRENA opened a call for renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, prioritizing submissions before Sept 1 and covering solar, wind, clean transport, green hydrogen, and even sargassum-linked energy. Hospitality Recognition: Spice Island Beach Resort president Janelle Hopkin received the NABHOOD Hank Thomas Trailblazer Award, highlighting leadership in Grenada’s tourism and hotel sector. Climate Conference Plan: UWI Global Campus will host an inaugural Climate Conference in Grenada (Apr 7–9, 2027), focusing on climate-smart resilience, innovation, and adaptation for the Caribbean. CBI Under EU Pressure: The EU has asked Grenada and four other Eastern Caribbean states to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 1, 2028, or risk losing Schengen visa-free access.

Grenada Energy Contract Shake-Up: Grenada has terminated its oil and gas agreements with US-based Global Petroleum Group after 18 years without commercial production, with the government saying GPG failed to meet obligations and that the move was made lawfully and in the national interest. EU Mobility Pressure on CBI: The EU has given Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia until June 1, 2028 to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Electricity Relief for Households: Grenlec will apply three temporary measures from Aug 1–Dec 31, 2026: a $50 credit for eligible domestic users (1–200 kWh), VAT relief on the non-fuel electricity component, and removal of a 6% customs service charge on diesel for power generation. Hospitality Recognition: Spice Island Beach Resort president Janelle Hopkin was honored with the NABHOOD Hank Thomas Trailblazer Award, highlighting leadership in Grenada’s tourism and hotel sector. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, prioritizing proposals before Sept 1.

Oil & Gas Contract Fallout: Grenada has terminated its oil and gas agreements with US-based Global Petroleum Group (GPG), saying the company failed to meet obligations after 18 years with no commercial production; the government says it acted lawfully and is moving forward, while GPG has challenged the decision and says it has contractual rights. Electricity Relief Measures: Grenlec customers get three temporary cost supports from 1 Aug to 31 Dec 2026: a $50 credit for eligible domestic users (1–200 kWh), VAT relief by zero-rating the non-fuel electricity component, and removal of a 6% customs service charge on diesel used for power generation. Renewables Funding Push: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, prioritizing proposals before Sept 1 and covering solar, wind, hydro, clean transport, green hydrogen and related supply chains. Marina Dispute Impacting Trade & Travel: Carriacou yacht owners say access to Tyrell Bay Marina launch areas has been blocked in the ongoing land dispute, leaving about 8 boats unable to relaunch and reporting losses exceeding US$85,000. Energy Transition Capacity Building: ECLAC Caribbean is strengthening data-driven governance with Antigua and Barbuda through training for senior officials on using statistics to improve policy and development planning.

Grenada Energy: The Government of Grenada has terminated its Development Licence and Production Sharing Agreement with Global Petroleum Group after 18 years without commercial production, citing the company’s failure to meet obligations. Electricity Relief: Grenlec says three temporary measures—$50 credit for eligible domestic users (1–200 kWh), VAT relief on the non-fuel electricity component (0%), and removal of a 6% customs charge on diesel for generation—run 1 Aug to 31 Dec 2026. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, prioritizing proposals before Sept 1. Carriacou Marine Dispute: Yacht owners at Tyrell Bay Marina report about 8 boats stuck after access to the launch area was blocked in a land dispute, with losses already above US$85,000. Cocoa Industry: Over 30 participants joined a 3-day post-harvest training at Belmont Estate to strengthen Grenada’s fine-flavour cocoa value chain. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s-backed study says many hurricane-exposed livelihoods in Grenada, Jamaica and Barbados remain uninsured, leaving farmers, fishers and tourism workers to replace losses themselves.

Grenada Energy Shake-Up: After 18 years without commercial production, the Government of Grenada terminated its Development Licence and Production Sharing Agreement with Global Petroleum Group, saying obligations were not met and the original project never reached commercial output. Renewables Funding Push: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, prioritizing proposals before Sept. 1 and covering solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, bioenergy, green hydrogen and clean transport. Solar Policy Pressure (Regional): St. Vincent’s electricity utility says solar growth is being held back by outdated 1973-era rules and a rate structure that forces the utility to absorb “netting off” costs—highlighting the need for modern grid policy. Marina Dispute Hits Boats: In Carriacou’s Tyrell Bay Marina, yacht owners say access to the launch area has been blocked, leaving about eight boats unable to relaunch and reporting losses over US$85,000. Youth Agribusiness Grants: Grenada’s YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded seed grants up to EC$3,000 to 10 young entrepreneurs, backing climate-smart farming and agri-tech like a platform linking farmers to institutional buyers. Cocoa Quality Training: More than 30 people across Grenada’s cocoa value chain completed a post-harvest training at Belmont Estate, aiming to strengthen fine-flavour cocoa competitiveness with EU/ITC support. Aviation Skills for Drones: A FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification course in Grenada trained JROTC cadets and community participants, with most completing training and passing the aeronautical knowledge test.

Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, prioritizing submissions before Sept. 1 and covering solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, bioenergy, green hydrogen, electric mobility, and related infrastructure. Energy Contract Shake-up: Grenada terminated its development licence and production sharing agreement with Global Petroleum Group after 18 years without commercial production, citing unmet obligations tied to offshore blocks. Solar for Carriacou: Grenada commissioned a new Limlair solar plant in Carriacou/Petite Martinique, with testing underway and grid feed managed by GRENLEC under the “Solar for All” programme. Marina Dispute Hits Yachts: Yacht owners in Carriacou say access to Tyrell Bay Marina launch areas has been blocked, leaving about eight boats unable to relaunch and losses topping US$85,000. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s-backed study flags major climate-related insurance gaps in hurricane-exposed Grenada, leaving farmers, fishers and tourism workers to replace losses themselves. Youth Enterprise: Grenada’s YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded seed grants up to EC$3,000 and 1% concessional loans up to EC$30,000 for youth-led agribusiness and agri-tech ventures. Cocoa Skills Boost: EU/ITC/OACPS training strengthened post-harvest practices for Grenada’s fine-flavour cocoa value chain at Belmont Estate. CBI Watch: The EU has urged five Eastern Caribbean states, including Grenada, to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 1, 2028, warning of possible Schengen visa-free suspension. Tourism Airlift Change: Delta Air Lines ended all flights to Saint Vincent starting Sept. 2026, a reminder of how quickly regional air access can shift.

Energy & Oil: Grenada has terminated its development licence and Production Sharing Agreement with Global Petroleum Group after 18 years without commercial production, citing unmet obligations and ending the reserved-block arrangement. Renewables: The Government says the new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou is completed and now moving through training and testing, with power to feed into GRENLEC’s grid under the “Solar for All” push. Agriculture & Value Chains: Fine-flavour cocoa producers across Grenada took part in a post-harvest training at Belmont Estate, supported through an EU/ITC-led programme aimed at boosting quality and competitiveness. Youth & Agribusiness: The YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded seed grants and 1% concessional loans to youth-led ventures, including climate-smart farming and agri-tech linking farmers to institutional buyers. Insurance & Resilience: A Lloyd’s-backed study warns hurricane-exposed farmers, fishers and tourism workers in Jamaica, Barbados and Grenada often lack insurance and must replace losses themselves, calling for faster support and better co-operative pooling. CBI Watch: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell defended Grenada’s CBI reforms to align with ECCIRA/EICERA oversight, as the EU signals pressure on Caribbean CBI programmes. Local Safety: Search efforts continue for missing American tourist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell in Grenada; her husband says authorities now believe there is no foul play.

Grenada Renewable Energy: The Government has commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, with training and testing underway and power set to feed directly into the GRENLEC grid—part of the “Solar for All” push backed by 100% UAE funding. Cocoa Value Chain: Over 30 cocoa stakeholders completed a 3-day post-harvest training at Belmont Estate, aiming to lift fine-flavour quality and competitiveness through EU/ITC-led support. Caribbean Insurance Gaps: A Lloyd’s-backed study flags that farmers, fishers and tourism workers in Grenada, Jamaica and Barbados often lack insurance for hurricane losses, urging faster government support and more community-level pooling. CBI Pressure on Grenada: The EU has formally asked five Eastern Caribbean CBI states—including Grenada—to phase out programmes by June 1, 2028, with Schengen visa-free access at stake. Local Youth & Agribusiness: Grenada’s YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded seed grants and concessional loan access to youth ventures, including apiculture and an agri-tech buyer platform. Missing Visitor Update: Search efforts for US tourist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell continue in Grenada; her husband says authorities believe there was no foul play.

Renewables & Power: Grenada has commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, with testing underway and power feeding into the GRENLEC grid—funded 100% by the UAE and tied to the “Solar for All” push to cut bills and boost resilience for Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s-backed study flags major climate-related insurance gaps in Jamaica, Barbados and Grenada, saying farmers, fishers and tourism workers often must replace boats, crops and equipment themselves because most livelihoods and assets remain uninsured. Agri-Industry Skills: Over 30 cocoa value-chain participants completed a 3-day post-harvest training at Belmont Estate to improve fine-flavour quality and competitiveness, supported by an EU/ITC-led programme. Youth Enterprise: The YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded seed grants up to EC$3,000 and 1% concessional loans up to EC$30,000 to youth-led agribusiness and agri-tech ventures. CBI Policy Pressure: Grenada’s CBI law is being aligned with ECCIRA/EICERA for regional oversight, as EU pressure mounts on Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes. Tourism & Safety Watch: Search efforts continue for missing US tourist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell in Grenada, with authorities still treating it as a missing person case.

Renewables & Power: Grenada has commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, with training and testing underway and power to feed directly into GRENLEC’s grid—part of the “Solar for All” push funded 100% by the UAE. Agri-Business Skills: Belmont Estate hosted a 3-day cocoa post-harvest training for over 30 people across Grenada’s cocoa value chain, backed by an EU/ITC-led programme to lift quality and competitiveness of fine-flavour cocoa. Youth Enterprise: The YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded 10 seed grants (up to EC$3,000) and supports 1% concessional loans (up to EC$30,000) for youth-led agribusiness and agri-tech, including bee farming and a farmer-to-institution buyer platform. CBI Policy Pressure: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell defended Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment reforms to align with the regional ECCIRA framework, while Nevis Premier Mark Brantley urged a longer transition period as the EU pushes for CBI phase-outs. Missing Visitor Update: Search efforts for Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell in Grenada continue with underwater teams and a K9 unit; her husband says he believes there was “no foul play” after consultation, as authorities still treat it as a missing person case. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s study flags insurance gaps for hurricane-exposed livelihoods in Grenada, saying farmers, fishers and tourism workers often must replace losses themselves.

Renewables for Carriacou: Grenada has commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, with training and testing underway and power to feed directly into GRENLEC’s grid—part of the “Solar for All” push funded 100% by the United Arab Emirates. Cocoa competitiveness: Over 30 people across Grenada’s cocoa value chain completed a 3-day post-harvest training at Belmont Estate, aimed at lifting fine-flavour quality and strengthening long-term market competitiveness with EU/ITC support. CBI regulatory shift: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell defended Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment changes, aligning the CBI Act with the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority for regional oversight and modernisation. CBI pressure from Europe: The EU has asked five OECS states, including Grenada, to phase out CBI programmes by June 1, 2028, warning that visa-free access to Schengen could be suspended under the EU’s visa suspension mechanism. Climate insurance gap: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study says farmers, fishers and tourism workers in hurricane-exposed Grenada, Jamaica and Barbados often lack insurance and must replace losses themselves, calling for faster government support and better co-operative pooling. Youth enterprise funding: Ten young entrepreneurs received seed grants up to EC$3,000 under the YOUtrepreneur Programme, backing agribusiness and agri-tech ventures like apiculture and farmer-to-buyer platforms. Tourism and coastal branding: Travel And Tour World ranked the Americas and Caribbean’s top beach destinations for 2026, spotlighting the region’s sustainability and visitor-access focus. Public safety update: Search efforts continue for missing American tourist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell in Grenada; her husband says authorities believe there was no foul play, while investigators keep working to establish her movements.

Renewables Push: Grenada’s Limlair, Carriacou solar plant is now completed and moving into training and testing, with power feeding into GRENLEC’s grid under the “Solar for All” drive. Cocoa Value Chain: Belmont Estate hosted a 3-day EU/ITC-led cocoa post-harvest training for 30+ participants to lift quality and competitiveness of Grenada’s fine-flavour cocoa. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s-backed study flags major insurance gaps for farmers, fishers and tourism workers in Grenada and other hurricane-exposed islands, urging faster government support and more co-operative pooling. Youth & Agribusiness: Grenada’s YOUtrepreneur Programme handed out seed grants (up to EC$3,000) and 1% concessional loans to youth-led ventures, including apiculture and an agri-tech buyer platform. CBI Shockwave: Grenada’s CBI programme is being aligned to OECS regulatory rules, while the EU warns Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment states could face Schengen access restrictions if they don’t phase out by 2028. Heritage Under Threat: Grenada National Trust secured a temporary court injunction to pause demolition of the historic Drill Yard, calling for a 120-day halt and professional heritage assessment.

Renewables & Power: Grenada has commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, with testing underway and GRENLEC set to manage it, funded 100% by the UAE under the “Solar for All” push to cut bills and expand clean energy access. Youth & Agribusiness: The YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded 10 youth seed grants (up to EC$3,000) supporting agribusiness, agri-tech and market-linking ventures, including bee farming and a platform connecting farmers to institutional buyers. Insurance & Climate Risk: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study flags major climate-related insurance gaps in hurricane-exposed Jamaica, Barbados and Grenada, saying farmers, fishers and tourism workers often must replace losses themselves. CBI Policy Pressure: PM Dickon Mitchell defended Grenada’s CBI regulatory updates under ECCIRA, while Nevis Premier Mark Brantley urged a five-year transition as the EU presses Eastern Caribbean states to phase out CBI by June 1, 2028. Heritage Under Threat: Grenada National Trust secured a temporary High Court injunction to pause demolition of the historic Drill Yard, calling for a 120-day stop and professional preservation assessment. Tourism Safety Watch: Search efforts continue for missing US tourist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell in Grenada; her husband says authorities now believe there was no foul play.

Commonwealth Games Spotlight: Neeraj Chopra booked his spot in the men’s javelin final at Glasgow after a 79.61m qualification throw, with Grenada’s Anderson Peters also advancing (81.29m) as no athlete hit the automatic 84.00m mark. Renewables for Carriacou: Grenada commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, to feed into the GRENLEC grid under the “Solar for All” push, with UAE funding covering 100% of the project. CBI Policy Watch: PM Dickon Mitchell defended Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment programme changes, aligning the law with ECCIRA/EICERA for regional regulatory oversight. Youth & Agribusiness: The YOUtrepreneur Programme handed out seed grants (up to EC$3,000) to 10 young entrepreneurs, backing ventures from apiculture to an agri-tech buyer platform. Insurance & Climate Risk: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study flags major insurance protection gaps in hurricane-exposed Caribbean livelihoods, urging faster government support and community pooling. Local Business Skills: Carib Brewery sponsored three brewers to complete Germany’s World Brewing Academy diploma, strengthening regional brewing know-how. Community Safety: Grenada National Trust secured a temporary High Court injunction to pause demolition of the historic Drill Yard, calling for heritage specialists’ assessment.

CBI Shockwave for Grenada: The EU has formally asked Grenada and four other Eastern Caribbean CBI states to phase out their programmes by June 1, 2028, warning that investor-citizenship can trigger future Schengen visa-exemption suspensions under the EU’s Visa Suspension Mechanism. Local Policy Response: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell defended Grenada’s CBI overhaul, saying the country is aligning its law with ECCIRA/EICERA for regional regulatory oversight. Economic Transition Push: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says the region needs a five-year transition, calling the EU’s two-year timeline an “existential threat” to CBI-dependent economies. Renewables for Carriacou: Grenada commissioned a solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, funded 100% by the UAE, to strengthen grid supply for Carriacou and Petite Martinique under “Solar for All.” Water Supply Strain: NAWASA reported ongoing technical issues at the Annandale Water System, with reduced flow to the Woburn tank and inconsistent supply in higher elevations, including truck deliveries. Youth Recycling Drive: Flow Grenada and Grenada Green Group launched school-based plastic bottle recycling bins, starting at St John’s Christian Secondary School, to cut waste pressure on Perseverance dump. Heritage Under Pressure: Grenada National Trust won an interim High Court injunction to pause demolition of the Drill Yard, urging a 120-day halt and professional heritage assessment.

CBI Policy Push: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell defended Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme as Parliament tabled amendments to align with the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA), positioning Grenada as a regional regulatory leader. Regional Deadline Pressure: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley urged a five-year transition instead of the EU’s reported two-year phase-out push, warning CBI revenue is an “existential threat” unless replacement industries are built. Missing Tourist Search: After a week-long search for American visitor Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell near Grand Anse, her husband says authorities and family now believe there was “no foul play,” while investigators keep focusing on her movements before she entered the water. Agriculture & Skills: CASE highlighted climate-smart agriculture and agribusiness training after an OECS SKIP study tour, as Grenada moves toward centres of excellence for workforce development. Brewing Upskilling: Carib Brewery sponsored three brewers to complete Germany’s World Brewing Academy diploma, strengthening production know-how across the brewing value chain. Environment & Waste: Flow Grenada and Grenada Green Group launched school recycling bins to cut plastic pollution and ease pressure on the Perseverance dump site. Cost of Living Relief: The Mitchell administration announced VAT-free shopping days and expanded electricity support, including higher subsidies, to cushion households from rising energy costs.