AGP Executive Report

Regional Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to reach the eastern Caribbean by late Monday night into Tuesday, bringing showers and gusty conditions to islands including Grenada, with localized rain amounts around 50–75mm and elevated seas (7–12 feet); forecasters say it’s unlikely to become a major tropical threat but residents should still prepare for rough weather. Grenada Development Delivery: The Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank have agreed follow-up actions after a joint review of 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring—aimed at stronger implementation and resilience. Climate-Resilient Schools: An OECS project funded by New Zealand strengthened disaster-ready school infrastructure in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities, including drainage works and hurricane protection at Atkinson Primary in Dominica, plus emergency communications and backup power. OECS Data for Growth: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC have wrapped up work to improve evidence-based policymaking for trade in services across the OECS, using TiSSTAT to close services data gaps and help governments plan export strategies. Children’s Rights Plan: OECS unveiled a regional child policy and strategic plan for 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, using a whole-of-the-child approach to guide action across health, education, justice and protection.

Regional Trade & Resilience: OECS wrapped up a UN-backed push to close trade-in-services data gaps, using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT to help member states plan stronger export strategies. Public Sector Governance: Grenada’s Ministry of Finance has brought Ernst & Young on as exclusive executive sponsor for the 3rd Annual Conference of Directors of Public Sector Entities (23–24 Sept). Tropical Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to bring showers to Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Grenada by Tuesday, with localized heavy rain and elevated seas, though it’s expected to weaken. Children & Climate Resilience: OECS unveiled its Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, and a separate New Zealand-funded project strengthened disaster-ready school infrastructure in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities (including Atkinson Primary). Grenada Development Delivery: CDB and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active projects, including coastal protection, water supply, geothermal, climate-smart agriculture and health. Food Systems Innovation: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into local animal feed, aiming to cut import dependence. Local Safety Reminder: A Grenada drowning incident is under investigation after a child was found unresponsive near the river-sea area in Simon.

Tropical Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave moving through the Atlantic, expected to reach the eastern Caribbean by late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Grenada Impacts: The wave may bring broken showers across Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada, with localized rain of 50–75 mm and Atlantic seas possibly rising to 7–12 feet. System Outlook: Forecasters say it’s unlikely to become a major tropical threat and may weaken as it approaches. Climate-Resilient Schools: OECS and New Zealand support helped strengthen disaster-ready schooling in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities, including Atkinson Primary School in Dominica with drainage upgrades and hurricane-protection doors, plus emergency communications and backup power. Development & Resilience Funding: CDB and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active Grenada projects, including coastal protection, water supply, renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and health—aimed at stronger delivery and resilience.

Tropical Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave expected to reach Grenada and nearby islands by late Monday night into Tuesday morning, bringing a higher chance of showers but likely “broken” rain (some islands wet, others dry). Localized totals of about 50–75 mm are possible, with Atlantic seas rising to 7–12 feet as the system moves in; it’s also expected to weaken and may “fizzle” by Tuesday afternoon. Disaster-Ready Schools: OECS and New Zealand support helped strengthen climate-vulnerable indigenous schools, including Atkinson Primary in Dominica, with drainage upgrades, hurricane-protection doors, and emergency power and communications to keep learning going during storms. Grenada Development Delivery: The CDB and World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active Grenada projects, including coastal protection, water supply, renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and health—aimed at improving implementation and resilience. Food System Resilience: A regional push is exploring black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, cutting reliance on imported inputs. Youth & Health Programs: The REACH project marked International Youth Day with webinars and training to support adolescent health across Grenada and other OECS states.

Tropical Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave moving through the Atlantic, expected to reach the eastern Caribbean by late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with Grenada among the likely affected islands; showers may be “broken” (some places get downpours, others stay dry), with localized rain totals of about 50–75 mm and elevated seas reported around 7–12 feet, while the wave is expected to weaken and possibly “fizzle” by Tuesday afternoon. Climate-Resilient Schools: OECS, with UNICEF support, wrapped up a New Zealand-funded project to strengthen disaster-ready schools in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities, including Atkinson Primary School in Dominica (a new 100-foot drainage system for flooding and hurricane-protection doors) and Sandy Bay Government School in St Vincent and the Grenadines (emergency communications and backup power like solar lighting and generators). Development Delivery Check: The Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after a joint portfolio review of 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring—aimed at stronger implementation and resilience. Extreme Heat Risk: A new regional look at extreme heat highlights which countries are most exposed in coming years, underscoring heat as a major, often overlooked climate threat.

Regional Child Protection: OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled its OECS Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built on a “whole-of-the-child” approach and shaped by input from children, parents and stakeholders, aiming for every child to feel valued, safe, supported and empowered by 2032. Education & Climate Resilience: OECS SKIP advanced regional digital learning for post-secondary education after a major software development milestone in Grenada, while a separate OECS/New Zealand climate resilience project strengthened disaster-ready school infrastructure in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities (including drainage, hurricane protection, and backup power). Storm Watch for the Region: A tropical disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and flooding/mudslide risk across the southeastern Caribbean tonight into Saturday, with Grenada among areas urged to prepare. Grenada Development Delivery: The CDB and World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring—highlighting geothermal drilling, climate-smart agriculture and water expansion. Food Systems Innovation: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, targeting reduced import dependence and stronger food resilience. Local Safety Tragedy: An alleged drowning near the river-sea meeting at Simon, St Andrew, ended with a child pronounced dead at the scene, as investigations begin.

Storm Watch: A tropical disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the southeastern Caribbean tonight into Saturday, with Grenada among those urged to prepare for possible flooding and mudslides. Disaster-Ready Schools: OECS and New Zealand-backed work to strengthen disaster-resilient indigenous schools highlights practical climate resilience—drainage upgrades, hurricane protection doors, and backup power for Atkinson Primary and Sandy Bay Government School. Development Delivery: CDB and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy, and monitoring—aiming for stronger results and resilience. Regional Child Protection: OECS and UNICEF unveiled the OECS Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, pushing a whole-of-the-child approach built from input by children and families. Education Tech Push: OECS SKIP (Skills and Innovation Project) marked a software development milestone in Grenada to build interoperable post-secondary education platforms across member states. Local Safety Tragedy: An alleged drowning in Simon, St. Andrew, has left a mother holding her lifeless child as investigations begin.

Storm Watch: A tropical disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds across the southeastern Caribbean tonight into Saturday, with possible tropical-storm-force gusts (up to 80 km/h), up to 150 mm of rain, and mudslide risk in places including Grenada. Disaster-Ready Schools: OECS and New Zealand-backed work to strengthen disaster-resilient schools in indigenous communities has concluded, including upgrades at Dominica’s Atkinson Primary School (drainage, hurricane protection) and emergency power and communications support. Project Delivery Push: The CDB and World Bank have agreed follow-up actions after a joint review of 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy (including geothermal drilling), and climate-smart farming. Heat Risk Spotlight: A new regional look at extreme heat highlights which countries are most exposed in coming years, underscoring heat as a fast-rising public health threat. Food System Innovation: Researchers across the Caribbean are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, aiming to cut import dependence. Youth & Health: On International Youth Day, the REACH Project is expanding adolescent health support across OECS member states including Grenada through training and webinars.

OECS Child Protection: OECS, with UNICEF support, rolled out a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, aiming by 2032 for every child in the Eastern Caribbean to feel safe, supported and empowered, with a “whole-of-the-child” focus across health, education, justice and protection. Grenada Project Delivery: The Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank concluded a joint portfolio review of 11 active Grenada projects, agreeing follow-up actions to strengthen implementation—covering coastal protection, water supply, health, education, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring. Extreme Heat Risk: A new global look at extreme heat highlights how heat is becoming the deadliest climate threat, driven by humidity, weak cooling and outdoor work—an urgent reminder for Grenada’s heat preparedness. Storm Monitoring: NEMA in St Kitts and regional meteorologists are tracking Invest 92L in the mid-Atlantic, with conditions forecast to support possible tropical depression development toward the Eastern Caribbean by the weekend. Disaster-Ready Schools: A climate resilience effort upgraded Atkinson Primary in Dominica with drainage, hurricane-strength doors, and backup power and communications—showing what safer school infrastructure can look like across the region. Food System Resilience: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, targeting reduced import dependence and stronger food security.

Climate & resilience finance: The Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank wrapped up a joint portfolio review of 11 active Grenada projects, including coastal protection, water supply, health, education, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring—agreeing follow-up actions to strengthen delivery and resilience. Disaster preparedness in schools: OECS-backed work in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities upgraded Atkinson Primary School in Dominica with a new drainage system, hurricane-force doors, emergency communications and backup power, aiming to keep schools safer and usable as community shelters. Storm watch: St. Kitts’ NEMA is monitoring Invest 92L in the mid-Atlantic, with conditions seen as favorable for development into a tropical depression by this weekend, while noting uncertainty on the exact track. Blue economy & food systems: A Petite Martinique initiative (GEF/UNEP) is set to restore degraded land and improve water security, including drought-resistant seedlings and farmer-managed plots, after Hurricane Beryl worsened soil and livelihood pressures. Sustainable livelihoods: Regional training in Saint Lucia focused on biodiversity and climate change for tour guides, tying sustainable tourism to protecting local ecosystems. Food waste to feed: Across the Caribbean, researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, reducing reliance on imported inputs. Governance & oversight: Grenada’s CBI programme is moving toward tighter regional oversight and transparency via ECCIRA, following EU pressure to reform by 2028.

Climate Resilience for Schools: OECS says Atkinson Primary in Grenada’s Kalinago Territory (Kalinago community) received drainage works, hurricane-protection doors, and emergency communications plus backup power under a disaster-resilient schools project funded by New Zealand. Storm Monitoring: NEMA in St. Kitts and Meteorological Services are tracking Invest 92L, warning of uncertainty in its path while noting no watches or warnings are currently in effect. Blue Economy & Sea Moss: OECS and partners wrapped a sea moss capacity workshop in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, aiming to lift production to food safety and business standards and strengthen resilience after Hurricane Beryl. Sustainable Land & Soil: Petite Martinique stakeholders helped launch a 3-year sustainable land and soil management project to restore degraded areas, improve water security, and reduce drought impacts. Tourism & Nature Spotlight: A travel feature highlights Grenada’s Morne Rouge Beach as a quieter alternative to busier sands—good news for visitors who want coastal beauty without the crowds.

Storm Watch: NEMA is monitoring Invest 92L in the mid-Atlantic, which could strengthen into a tropical depression and reach the Eastern Caribbean by this weekend, though the exact track and impacts remain uncertain. Food & Feed Resilience: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into local animal feed, aiming to cut reliance on costly imports and strengthen food system resilience. Land & Water Protection: A UNEP/GEF-funded sustainable land and soil management project is getting underway in Petite Martinique to restore degraded areas, boost drought resilience, and support heat-tolerant seedlings and farmer-managed plots. Coastal Ecosystems & Blue Economy: OECS and partners ran sea moss industry training in St Vincent and the Grenadines to raise quality and safety standards, supporting a stronger blue economy after Hurricane Beryl. Grenada Development Scrutiny: Community consultation continues around the proposed Levera Golf Course, with residents raising concerns about environmental damage, reduced rainfall, and runoff impacts. Safety in Public Events: A Grenada boat incident during Spicemas left one woman dead and another gravely injured, renewing calls for stronger safety planning around large gatherings.

Storm Monitoring: St. Kitts’ NEMA and the St. Kitts Meteorological Services are tracking Invest 92L in the mid-Atlantic, with conditions forecast to be favorable for it to strengthen into a tropical depression within 2–3 days as it heads toward the Eastern Caribbean; no watches or warnings are in effect yet, but residents are urged to follow updates closely. Youth & Health: The REACH Project marks International Youth Day (12 August) with webinars and training across Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, focusing on reproductive health, mental health, nutrition, healthy relationships and parent-teen communication. Food System Resilience: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and agricultural waste into locally produced animal feed, aiming to cut reliance on costly imports and strengthen regional food security. Grenada Environment & Land Use: A community consultation on the proposed Levera Golf Course raised concerns about reduced rainfall, tree loss and ecosystem damage, with residents pushing for the ESIA to guide design before construction proceeds. Blue Economy Support: OECS and partners delivered sea moss industry training in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to improve quality, safety and business standards, supporting the sector as part of the blue economy. Policy Oversight on CBI: Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment programme is set for tighter governance, with the ECCIRA named as the regional regulator and new audit and compliance measures introduced to meet international expectations.

Maritime Safety in Grenada: A search is ongoing for 44-year-old Liz Waddell of North Carolina, last seen near Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s on July 22; her husband says reports of her being spotted in the water near Jet Skis may be accurate and that drowning now seems the most likely scenario. Spicemas Risk and Public Safety: A Grenada commentary argues that safety failures during large events are “health events,” calling for stronger planning around boat travel, road crowds, and infrastructure during Spicemas. Grenada’s CBI Oversight: Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was debated in the Senate, formally recognizing the ECCIRA as the regional regulator and adding audits and compliance checks to boost transparency and credibility. Oil Contract Termination: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says the government ended the contract with Russia-linked Global Petroleum Group for offshore oil and gas exploration, citing missed work, lack of required reporting, and inability to verify funds. Blue Economy and Land Resilience: A Petite Martinique project workshop launched a 3-year sustainable land and soil management initiative to reverse land degradation and improve drought resilience, funded by the Global Environment Facility and executed by UNEP. Regional Health Preparedness (One Health): PAHO/WHO reports a regional molecular diagnostics workshop in Barbados that strengthened Eastern Caribbean lab capacity to detect epidemic-prone diseases, including leptospirosis and hantavirus.

Spicemas Safety in Focus: A Grenada boat incident during Spicemas left two women gravely injured, with one later dying—another reminder that crowd and water-transport risks quickly become public health emergencies. Grenada CBI Oversight: Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill 2026 strengthens governance by formally placing ECCIRA as the regional regulator, adding audit and compliance requirements as the EU pushes a phase-out by 2028. Oil-Gas Contract Scrutiny: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says the Global Petroleum Group (GPG) offshore oil deal was terminated for missed work, missing monthly expenditure reports, and failure to meet development-plan obligations. Blue Economy & Land Resilience: A Petite Martinique sustainable land and soil management project (GEF/UNEP) targets drought and land degradation with restoration, heat-tolerant nursery stock, and farmer-managed plots. Regional Climate Capacity: The UWI Global Campus will host a Grenada climate conference in April 2027, aiming at climate-smart resilience solutions for the Caribbean. One Health Lab Readiness: PAHO/WHO supported Eastern Caribbean molecular diagnostics training, boosting rapid detection and response for diseases with epidemic potential.

Grenada Oil & Gas Oversight: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says the Keith Mitchell-era deal with Russia’s Global Petroleum Group (GPG) has been terminated after alleged failures to meet work commitments, submit monthly expenditure reports, and provide a compliant development plan—raising concerns about accountability for offshore exploration. CBI Governance: Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme is getting tighter rules as the Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026 formally brings in the Eastern Caribbean CBI regulator ECCIRA, with added audit requirements and stronger information-sharing to meet EU scrutiny ahead of 2028. Community & Land Use: Grenada Land Actors (GLA) attended a consultation on the proposed Levera Golf Course, arguing the environmental and social impact assessment process should guide design before construction, while residents cite worsening rainfall, tree loss, and ecosystem damage. Climate Resilience Planning: The UWI Global Campus will host an inaugural Climate Conference in Grenada (Apr 7–9, 2027) focused on resilience, innovation, and adaptation for small island challenges. Regional Environment Finance: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across the Caribbean and Central America, including Grenada, prioritizing proposals before Sept 1. Health Security (One Health): Saint Lucia trained health and environmental health teams on integrated health surveillance guidelines under a regional One Health approach, supporting preparedness for outbreaks.