AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Resilience: At the October 9 tourism conference in Guyana, Jamaica’s Edmund Bartlett called for a regional fund to help Caribbean economies prepare for disasters and protect coastlines. The proposal is not yet funded. Pesticide Safety: Grenada’s Pesticide Control Board has appointed inspectors for a national audit of pesticide importers, sellers, applicators and major users, with checks on safe handling, storage and disposal. Blue Economy: Grenada’s fisheries, marine-tourism and waste-management businesses can apply through an upcoming final round of OECS matching grants; the call launches October 30. Drought Watch: CariCOF warns a strong El Niño could bring drought and lingering humid heat to the Lesser Antilles in the coming months, while flood risks remain across much of the region. Water Security: New G-CREWS infrastructure on Carriacou includes two 100,000-gallon tanks at Mt Royal and Belair, strengthening water storage for dry spells and emergencies. Marine Protection: Grenada is seeking a GIS consultant to map wastewater and stormwater outfalls, while Fisheries Division has ordered the removal of unauthorised moorings in several bays.
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