AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealthy Food Policy Push: Caribbean leaders and health experts are urging faster action on evidence-based healthy food policies to curb the region’s non-communicable disease crisis, warning that ultra-processed foods and weak implementation are driving obesity and diet-related illness. Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy hosted a validation workshop for a revised Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, aligning the guide with the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-backed STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain improvements, with Grenada among participating countries. Public Procurement Upgrade: Grenada’s Central Procurement Unit and the G-CREWS project will hold a two-day procurement symposium on smart bidding and green procurement (10–11 June). Marine Life Protection: CYEN Grenada is calling on residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season by reducing noise, avoiding lights, keeping beaches clean, and not touching nests. Tourism-Health Link: CARPHA launched a Regional Tourism and Health Programme in Grenada to strengthen surveillance and early warning for tourism-related public health events. Woodford Environmental Concerns: Community groups are raising questions about industrial development at Woodford, citing planning law, environmental governance, and consultation issues. Nigerian Investment Drive: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerians from July and is pursuing direct air links to boost trade, tourism, and investment across multiple sectors.
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