AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoHeat & Storm Outlook: CIMH/UWI warn of intense humid heat, recurrent heatwaves and uneven hurricane activity late in the wet season, with bouts of heavy rain raising flood and flash-flood risk across the Eastern Caribbean. Local Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring more cloud, showers and possible isolated thunder as it moves across Grenada. Renewables in Carriacou: Grenada commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, to feed into GRENLEC’s grid and support the “Solar for All” push for cleaner, more resilient power. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study flags major insurance protection gaps for hurricane-exposed livelihoods in Grenada, Jamaica and Barbados, leaving many farmers and fishers to self-recover after disasters. Marine Conservation Storytelling: Grenada’s underwater sculpture park is spotlighted as a reef-recovery success that also shows how climate change threatens marine ecosystems. Cocoa Quality Support: EU/ITC-led post-harvest training aims to improve fine-flavour cocoa quality and strengthen Grenada’s sustainable value chain. Search Update: Police continue searching in Grenada for missing tourist Elizabeth Waddell; her husband says he believes there was no foul play. CBI Policy Pressure: The EU has asked five Eastern Caribbean CBI countries, including Grenada, to phase out programs by June 1, 2028 or face possible Schengen visa-free suspension. Youth & Jobs: Grenada’s YOUtrepreneur grants backed climate-smart agribusiness and agri-tech ventures, including bee farming and farmer-to-buyer platforms.
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