AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTropical Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave expected to reach the eastern Caribbean late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with showers likely across Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada; impacts may include localized 50–75mm rain and elevated seas, though the system is expected to weaken. Disaster-Resilient Schools: OECS, with UNICEF support, wrapped up a project to strengthen disaster readiness at Atkinson Primary (Dominica) and Sandy Bay Government School (SVG), including drainage works, hurricane-ready doors, emergency communications, and backup power. Carriacou Museum Rebuild: The Carriacou Museum board says rebuilding the historic site will cost over EC$1 million, aiming for a climate-resilient, hurricane-capable, tech-savvy museum. Grenada Development Delivery: CDB and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after a joint review of 11 active projects in Grenada, spanning coastal protection, water, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy, and monitoring. Digital Resilience & Access: CTU and Grenada will host the 22nd Caribbean Internet Governance Forum and the 5th Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum, focused on building a resilient, trusted digital Caribbean. Trade Data for Growth: OECS concluded an initiative with UNCTAD and ECLAC to close services-trade data gaps using TiSSTAT, helping governments plan export strategies and join global value chains. Youth & Health: The REACH project marked International Youth Day with webinars and support for adolescent health across Grenada and other OECS states. Renewable Energy Focus: The CDB/World Bank review highlighted Grenada’s geothermal drilling and climate-smart agriculture work as part of strengthening resilience.
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