AGP Executive Report

Vision 75 & Diaspora Homecoming: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell used the Diaspora Homecoming Forum to push Vision 75, arguing Grenada’s next 25 years will be built by those who stay and by those who return—using technology to contribute from anywhere. Animal Health & Trade Dispute: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir says Saint Lucia followed procedures before two horses were euthanised in Grenada after Babesia spp. tests, while Grenada’s PM disputes Saint Lucia’s export permit record—keeping pressure on how cross-island animal health rules are handled. Disaster Preparedness Funding: The EU is funding Sendai Framework implementation in Grenada and other islands via EU-CA-RES, supporting risk systems and the Delta Resilience Platform to better track hazards and impacts. Procurement for Resilient Energy Project: Grenada’s climate ministry invites quotations for electronic office equipment under the CEGEB renewable energy infrastructure facility. Tropical Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring showery activity and thunderstorms across Grenada, with a low chance of flash flooding/landslides and an update due later today. Tourism + Investment Alignment: The GTA and Investment Migration Agency Grenada formalised an MOU to coordinate destination branding and sustainable development messaging. Spice Replanting Mobilisation: National Spice Replanting Day saw islandwide volunteer planting tied to Grenada Diaspora Homecoming, aiming to restore crops damaged by past hurricanes. Heat & Drought Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño strengthening and warm seas could mean more heatwaves and lingering drought stress in parts of the Lesser Antilles. Land Degradation Reporting Push: PISLM is backing Caribbean media awards categories focused on land degradation neutrality, urging more human-centred environmental reporting.

Disaster Preparedness Funding: The EU has provided dedicated support to help St. Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, Suriname and Belize implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, including work to update disaster plans and a Delta Resilience Platform to track hazards and impacts. Heat and Rain Risks: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, raising the odds of more intense humid heat, longer drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and heavier downpours that can trigger flooding. Tropical Wave Watch (Grenada): Grenada’s weather authorities are monitoring a tropical wave expected to move across Monday night into Tuesday, bringing cloudy skies, light-to-moderate showers, possible thunderstorms, and a risk of localized flooding. Water and Sewerage Sector Pressure: Nawasa says salary and benefit talks with the PWU are ongoing after industrial action began on 25 June, with negotiations set to resume following review. Spice and Land Renewal: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers plant spice trees across every parish as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming, linking agricultural recovery with environmental responsibility. Tourism + Investment Alignment: GTA and IMA signed an MOU to coordinate tourism promotion and investment migration messaging, including sustainable development and destination branding. Sargassum “Blue Gold” Idea: A regional group pitches turning sargassum into organic fertiliser and compost, after new beach-clearing equipment supported by UNDP and Japan. Local Capacity Building: OECS advanced community-based tourism policy planning in Saint Lucia, backed by EU funding, aiming to keep tourism benefits within local communities.

Tropical Weather Watch: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are being monitored as a tropical wave moves in late Monday night into Tuesday, bringing cloudy skies, light to moderate showers, possible thunderstorms, and a higher risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas. Spice & Resilience: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers across every parish plant spice trees as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026, framed as agricultural renewal after hurricane losses and a push to protect the “Isle of Spice” identity. Tourism + Investment Link-Up: The Grenada Tourism Authority and Investment Migration Agency Grenada formalized an MOU to align destination branding and sustainable development messaging, aiming to present Grenada consistently for travel, residence and long-term investment. Land Degradation Reporting Push: PISLM is sponsoring categories in the Caribbean Broadcasting Union media awards to boost environmental reporting on land degradation neutrality, stressing that media can make land issues “human” for better decisions. Regional Community Tourism: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to strengthen community-based tourism policies, with communities positioned as primary beneficiaries of tourism growth. Water Sector Staffing: Grenada’s PURC is advertising vacancies for regulatory engineers covering water and sewerage, and separately electricity, to strengthen performance monitoring and standards.

Tropical Weather Watch: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are being monitored for a tropical wave expected to bring cloudy skies, light-to-moderate showers and possible thunderstorms late Monday night into Tuesday, with a risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas. Coastal Protection Push: WINDREF is prequalifying contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline project in Grenville Bay (about 550m of shoreline), aiming for shoreline stabilisation works that will affect coastal and marine areas. Water & Sanitation Capacity: The PURC has advertised vacancies for Regulatory Engineer roles covering water/sanitation and energy services performance monitoring—key posts for regulating utilities and supporting sustainable infrastructure. Spice & Land Renewal: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers plant spice trees across every parish as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026, framing agricultural renewal as environmental responsibility. Regional Tourism Planning: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to strengthen community-based tourism policies, with a focus on keeping benefits in local communities and protecting natural and cultural assets. Nutrition Policy Workshop: EU–CaN and partners will host an OECS regional workshop (30 June–2 July) on healthy diets and nutrition awareness to tackle rising diet-related NCDs. Tourism + Investment Alignment: GTA and IMA signed an MOU to coordinate tourism promotion and investment migration messaging, including sustainable development and destination branding.

Climate & Weather Watch: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are being monitored for a tropical wave expected to bring cloudy skies, light to moderate showers and possible thunderstorms late Monday night into Tuesday, with a risk of localized flooding where drainage is poor. Agriculture & Resilience: National Spice Replanting Day on June 28 saw volunteers turn out across every parish to plant spice trees under the “From Roots to Legacy” theme, tied to Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 and framed as rebuilding after past hurricane losses. Water & Public Services: Nawasa says salary and benefit talks with the Public Workers’ Union are set to resume after a review following industrial action that began June 25. Regional Ecosystems & Gender: The OECS Commission launched a three-part Gender Mainstreaming staff training series (June 15), linked to the EC-STEMS project funded through the EU’s CARE programme, supporting sustainable land management and marine ecosystem restoration. Coastal Protection Planning: WINDREF is seeking prequalification for construction works under Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting shoreline stabilisation along Little Bay in Grenville Bay.

Weather Watch: Grenada is monitoring a central Atlantic tropical wave expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds late Monday night into Tuesday, with a key risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas. Coastal Resilience: WINDREF is inviting prequalification for contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting shoreline stabilisation along about 550m of Little Bay in Grenville Bay. Marine Pollution to Value: A Trinidad-based group is pitching a “blue gold” sargassum-to-wealth approach, using new beach-clearing tractors (with UNDP and Japan support) to turn harvested biomass into fertiliser and compost alternatives. Spice & Land Restoration: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers plant spice trees across every parish as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming, aiming to rebuild crops damaged by past hurricanes. Regional Climate Action: Canada and CARICOM renewed a strategic partnership with a results-focused action plan that includes climate action and resilience. OECS Capacity Building: The OECS Commission launched a three-part gender mainstreaming staff training series tied to sustainable land and marine ecosystem restoration work. Tourism-Sustainability Link: GTA and IMA signed an MOU to align tourism promotion and investment migration efforts, including sustainable development and destination branding.

Water Security: St Lucia’s long-running water crisis has escalated into emergency conditions for thousands, with residents still struggling despite major spending and a monopoly supplier. Coastal & Climate Resilience: A Trinidad-based group is pushing a “sargassum-to-wealth” plan, turning beach seaweed into fertiliser and compost to support food security. Grenada’s Water & Workers: Nawasa updates the public on collective bargaining talks with the PWU after industrial action over salary and benefits negotiations. Early Warnings & Disaster Prep: Grenada is advancing a Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System, part of multi-hazard early warning efforts supported by the ITU and World Bank. Living Shorelines: WINDREF seeks prequalification for coastal protection works under Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting about 550m of shoreline in Grenville Bay. Agriculture & Heritage: National Spice Replanting Day mobilised every parish to restore Grenada’s “Isle of Spice” crops after hurricane damage. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Canada–CARICOM renewed cooperation with a new action plan that puts climate action and resilience alongside security and economic growth. Tropical Weather Outlook: A tropical wave is expected to move through Grenada Monday night into Tuesday, bringing cloudy skies, showers and possible thunderstorms.

Tourism-Investment Alignment: Grenada’s Tourism Authority and the Investment Migration Agency formalised a strategic partnership via an MOU (signed June 17) to coordinate destination branding and sustainable development messaging, including joint international outreach and shared market intelligence. Nutrition Policy Push: The EU–Caribbean Nutrition initiative will host an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on healthy diets and nutrition awareness (June 30–July 2) in True Blue, bringing together regional bodies and Grenadian delegates to speed up practical policy action as diet-related NCDs rise. Sargassum “Blue Gold” Plan: A Trinidad-based environmental group is urging Government to turn the annual sargassum invasion into fertiliser and other farm products, building on new beach-clearing tractors backed by UNDP and Japan. Coastal Protection Procurement: WINDREF seeks prequalification of contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting shoreline stabilisation along Little Bay (about 550m) in the Grenville Bay Area. Early Warning & Resilience Tech: Grenada is advancing disaster preparedness through participation in the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System project, including a validation workshop co-hosted in June with ITU and World Bank support. Climate Finance Pipeline: Caribbean climate-smart investment proposals are moving into funding talks after Barbados’ Climate Smart Summit, including recycling and waste recovery expansion pitches and blue economy financing ideas. Weather Watch: The Tropical Weather Outlook flags a low chance of tropical development and notes a tropical wave expected to pass through Grenada Monday night into Tuesday with showers and possible thunderstorms.

Nutrition & Health Policy: The EU–CaN initiative will host an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on Healthy Diets and Nutrition Awareness (30 June–2 July) at TrueBlue Bay, with Grenada Food and Nutrition Council support, bringing together PAHO, CARPHA, FAO and OECS delegates to tackle rising diet-related NCDs, with special focus on women, girls and youth. Sargassum “Blue Gold” Push: A Trinidad-based environmental group is urging Government to turn Grenada’s annual sargassum invasion into value—using new UNDP- and Japan-supported beach-clearing tractors to feed a local processing system for organic fertilisers and compost alternatives. Spice Replanting & Resilience: Grenada marked National Spice Replanting Day during Diaspora Homecoming 2026, aiming to restore nutmeg and other spices damaged by major hurricanes (Ivan, Emily, Beryl) and rebuild production after long recovery gaps. Coastal Protection Procurement: WINDREF’s Telescope’s Living Shoreline project is moving into contractor prequalification for shoreline stabilisation works in Telescope/Little Bay (about 550m of coast), targeting coastal resilience. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to pass near Grenada Monday night into Tuesday, bringing cloudy skies, light to moderate showers and possible thunderstorms. Climate Finance Link: Canada and CARICOM renewed a strategic partnership with a results-focused action plan that includes climate action and resilience, alongside security and trade. Digital Disaster Warnings: Grenada continues rolling out the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System validation work, strengthening multi-hazard early warning capacity with ITU/World Bank support.

Sargassum “Blue Gold” Push: A Trinidad-based environmental group is urging Grenada to turn the annual sargassum invasion into a local processing industry, converting harvested seaweed into organic fertiliser and compost products, after government acquired UNDP- and Japan-supported beach-clearing tractors. Spice Replanting Day: Grenadians marked National Spice Replanting Day during Diaspora Homecoming 2026, aiming to restore nutmeg, cocoa, cinnamon and clove after hurricanes including Ivan, Emily and Beryl. Climate Finance at OPEC Fund Forum: Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall represented Grenada at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, where leaders discussed the widening financing gap for climate-vulnerable countries and the need for climate-resilient development funding. Digital Disaster Alerts: Grenada is co-hosting a validation workshop for the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System, part of an Eastern Caribbean effort to strengthen multi-hazard early warnings. Canada–CARICOM Climate Action: Canada and CARICOM renewed a strategic partnership with a new action plan focused on climate action, resilient economies and regional security. Coastal Protection Contracting: WINDREF is inviting prequalification for contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline project in Grenville Bay, targeting shoreline stabilisation along about 550m of coast. Tropical Weather Outlook: Meteorological updates say a tropical wave may bring increased cloud and a few showers around Grenada later this evening into Wednesday, with no cyclone expected in the next 48 hours.

Coastal Resilience: WINDREF’s Telescope’s Living Shoreline project is moving into the construction phase, with prequalification for contractors to stabilize about 550m of shoreline at Little Bay in the Grenville Bay Area—aimed at protecting the coast and marine environment. Climate Finance & Action: After Barbados’ Climate Smart Summit, a Caribbean investor pipeline is now in active funding talks, including recycling and waste recovery expansion pitches and blue economy financing ideas—showing climate projects are shifting from pitches to negotiations. Digital Disaster Readiness: Grenada is advancing public safety through the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System, co-hosting a validation workshop and working with ITU and the World Bank to strengthen early warnings for multi-hazard risks. Spice Replanting: Grenada’s National Spice Replanting Day—part of Diaspora Homecoming 2026—pushes to restore nutmeg, cocoa, cinnamon and clove after major hurricane losses, with replanting framed as a long-term recovery promise. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership with a results-focused action plan spanning climate action, resilient economies, and regional security—linking timelines and financing to implementation. Maritime Sustainability: Saudi Arabia launched a two-year “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project with IMO support, targeting stronger maritime rules and capacity in Grenada and 13 other states. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring increased cloud cover and a few showers to Grenada later today into Wednesday.

Digital Resilience & Early Warnings: Grenada is strengthening disaster preparedness through the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS) project, co-hosting a validation workshop (9–10 June) with other Eastern Caribbean states; the initiative is backed by the ITU and World Bank and aims to improve multi-hazard alerts to safeguard lives and property. Climate Finance & Blue Economy: At last week’s Climate Smart Summit in Barbados, Caribbean entrepreneurs and financiers began active talks on climate-focused funding, including proposals for renewable energy, sustainable tourism, agricultural resilience, and recycling/waste recovery—plus a major blue economy financing platform being tracked over the next 18 months. Coastal Protection for Grenville Bay: WINDREF’s Telescope’s Living Shoreline (TLS) project is moving into contractor prequalification for shoreline stabilisation works (about 550m) at Little Bay in the Grenville Bay Area, targeting coastal and marine protection. CARICOM-Canada Climate Action: Canada and CARICOM renewed a results-focused action plan with pillars on competitive economies, climate action, and regional security, emphasizing timelines, measurable targets, and sustainable financing. Maritime Sustainability: Saudi Arabia launched a “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project with the IMO for 14 countries including Grenada, aiming to improve maritime laws and capacity over two years. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring increased cloud cover and a few showers to Grenada later this evening into Wednesday.

Canada–CARICOM Climate Action: Canada and CARICOM foreign ministers renewed their partnership at the OAS in Panama, agreeing a results-focused action plan with pillars on competitive, resilient economies, climate action, and regional security—pushing for clear timelines, measurable targets, and sustainable financing. Disaster Readiness via Tech: Grenada is advancing public safety through the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS), co-hosting a validation workshop and linking the effort to ITU and World Bank support for multi-hazard early warnings. Coastal Protection Planning: WINDREF’s Telescope’s Living Shoreline project is moving into contractor prequalification for shoreline stabilisation along Little Bay in Grenville Bay, targeting about 550m of coastal works. Climate Finance Talks: After Barbados’ Climate Smart Summit, Caribbean climate proposals are entering funding discussions, including blue economy and recycling/waste recovery ideas—showing momentum for climate-focused investment pipelines. Regional Maritime Sustainability: Saudi Arabia launched a two-year “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project with the IMO to strengthen maritime laws and capacity across 14 countries, including Grenada. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring increased cloud and a few showers to Grenada later today into Wednesday. Earthquake Update: A 4.1 quake was felt between Trinidad and Grenada with no immediate damage reported.

Coastal resilience in Grenada: WINDREF is inviting contractors to prequalify for the Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting shoreline stabilisation along about 550m of Little Bay in the Grenville Bay Area, with works planned in the coastal and marine environment. Disaster readiness via telecoms: Grenada is advancing the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS), co-hosting a validation workshop (June 9–10) with other Windward Islands and regional partners under the ITU/World Bank effort to strengthen multi-hazard early warnings. Climate finance talks for the region: Grenada’s Minister Dennis Cornwall represented the country at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, where discussions focused on the climate-vulnerable financing gap and climate-resilient development priorities. Regional climate-smart investment pipeline: After Barbados’ Climate Smart Summit, Caribbean projects are moving into funding talks, including recycling and waste recovery proposals and blue economy financing ideas. Earthquake update: A 4.1 magnitude quake was felt across parts of Trinidad and Tobago with the epicentre in waters between Trinidad and Grenada; no immediate damage was reported. Maritime sustainability support: Saudi Arabia launched a “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project with the IMO to strengthen maritime laws across 14 countries including Grenada.

Digital Resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster preparedness through participation in the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS) project, co-hosting a validation workshop with regional partners and backing multi-hazard early warnings. Climate Finance Diplomacy: Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall represented Grenada at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, where leaders discussed the climate-vulnerability financing gap and the push for more climate-resilient, inclusive development. Coastal Protection: WINDREF is inviting contractors to prequalify for the Telescope’s Living Shoreline project in Grenville Bay, targeting shoreline stabilisation along about 550m of coast at Little Bay. Regional Energy & Policy: Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell is set to lead a delegation to Suriname’s oil and gas summit, aiming to learn how to manage energy resources responsibly and sustainably. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring increased cloud cover and a few showers to Grenada later today into Wednesday, with no cyclone activity expected in the next 48 hours. Earthquake Update: A 4.1 magnitude quake was felt across Trinidad and Tobago with the epicentre in waters between Trinidad and Grenada, with no immediate damage reported.

Digital Transformation: Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell urged CARICOM to move faster on digital transformation, linking it to economic resilience, national security, and sustainable development, and calling for collective action on AI, digital trade, data governance, and cybersecurity. Climate Resilience & Disaster Response: Jamaica said it stands ready to support Venezuela’s relief and recovery after a deadly 4.1 quake, recalling the region’s recent hurricane impacts including Beryl’s early arrival. Maritime Sustainability: Saudi Arabia launched a “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project with the IMO for 14 countries, including Grenada, aiming to strengthen maritime laws and help states implement key IMO rules. Weather Watch: Grenada’s Meteorological Services flagged a tropical wave expected to bring increased cloud cover and a few showers later this evening into Wednesday. Biodiversity & Oceans: A new push in the U.S. targets whale and dolphin bycatch by challenging seafood imports from countries accused of exceeding marine mammal harm limits. Local Environment & Livelihoods: North Leeward residents and officials are debating Grenada’s Roseau River sand and aggregate project, with critics warning it could become “quarry number two” and threaten fishing and farming.