AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism & Nature: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, adding 120 beachfront rooms and positioning Grenada for a stronger premium travel push while highlighting “connection” to the island’s coastal environment. Blue Economy Funding: The OECS launched the second call for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, backing value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management with grants of USD $100,000–$150,000. Climate & Disaster Readiness: A UK-backed Caribbean disaster resilience commentary stresses that compounding disasters are now the norm, and points to smarter disaster finance and preparedness planning as hurricane seasons intensify. Food Systems & Health: A PAHO/OECS webinar update notes only a few countries, including Grenada, have implemented healthy food policies to meet NCD targets—linking diet-related illness to climate vulnerability and food insecurity. Local Environment Governance: A Woodford community commentary says planning safeguards and environmental protections were ignored, alleging stop orders were not followed and construction proceeded without proper approvals and an ESIA. Africa–Caribbean Links: Multiple African Liberation Day reports from Grenada call for practical trade, investment and cultural cooperation with Africa, including diaspora engagement.
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