AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClean Energy for Women Entrepreneurs: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to back women-led businesses in Belize, Dominica, Grenada and other islands with technical help and funding to turn clean energy ideas into market-ready services. Whale Protection Setback: Grenada voted against a second bid to create a South Atlantic whale sanctuary at the International Whaling Commission, where the proposal fell short of the 75% threshold. Grenada Transport Overhaul: Grenada’s bus system is set for changes, including a near-agreed fare increase, upgrades to terminals (with St. George’s targeted for 2027, including solar and electric-bus support), and steps to ease congestion and flooding at Grenville. Community Wildlife Monitoring: Gaea Conservation Network is starting a 12-month Community-Anchored Monitoring project for the Grenada Dove, Grenada Frog and key game species, with public walks in October. Health System Support: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management and modernize public health legislation, including support for oxygen systems and critical hospital infrastructure. Recycling Push: Residents in Telescope, St. Andrew, are raising concerns about long-stored derelict vehicles, while the Solid Waste Management Authority says they’re part of a national removal and recycling programme.
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