AGP Executive Report

Blue Economy & Marine Life: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours for the rest of Grenada’s 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach, with similar declines reported in Trinidad—raising concerns that the issue may be regional. Wildlife Protection: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback sea turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse and reiterated the closed-fishery rules and 1 April–31 August 2026 restrictions. Water & Environment Education: Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) and St George’s University hosted World Environment Day activities in St David, using river macroinvertebrates to assess water health; students found species linked to relatively good water quality. Blue Economy Finance & Jobs: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual information sessions for Window 2 matching grants (USD $100,000–$150,000), while Grenada’s Investment Migration Agency (IMA) is recruiting an Accounts Manager. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank seeks a Climate Finance Public-Private Partnership Strategist to help mobilise private sector investment for climate-resilient, low-carbon growth. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says it’s scaling clean energy support under the STAR-Fish project to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture resilience, including renewable energy and cold-chain improvements across participating countries including Grenada. Local Waste Action: GNSA and GSWMA’s Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash competition recognised schools for cleanliness and responsible waste disposal during sports events. Public Transport Support: Grenada’s Transport Commission reports EC$1.7m in 2025–2026 support to bus operators to keep fares affordable, including fuel tax rebates and a tyre/parts concession approved by Cabinet.

Blue Economy & Marine Protection: SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 nesting season after a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach, with similar declines reported in Trinidad—raising concerns that the problem may be wider than Grenada. Enforcement & Wildlife: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse and reminded the public that the leatherback closed fishery runs 1 April–31 August 2026. Ocean Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (Fisheries, Marine Tourism, Waste Management), with value chain group grants of US$100,000–US$150,000. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM says it’s scaling clean energy work under the STAR-Fish project to help fisheries and aquaculture adapt to climate pressures, including renewable cold storage and low-carbon certification support. Local Environment Education: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides marked World Environment Day with a river health field activity in St David, using macroinvertebrates to check water quality. Climate & Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to cross Grenada and bring increased cloudiness and showery activity, with no cyclone formation expected in the next 48 hours.

Blue Economy & Fisheries: Grenada is among countries benefiting from CRFM’s STAR-Fish clean energy push, aiming to cut energy costs and strengthen fisheries resilience with renewable tech and cold-chain upgrades. Marine Conservation: SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours early for 2026 after a sharp drop in nesting females on Levera Beach, with similar declines reported in Trinidad. Wildlife Protection: Grenada’s Blue Economy and Marine Affairs ministry condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle on 13 May and reminded the public that the leatherback fishery remains closed. Waste & Schools: GNSA and GSWMA honoured schools in the “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” competition, renewing efforts to keep sporting events cleaner. Water Quality Education: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides marked World Environment Day by assessing river health with students using macroinvertebrates. Local Environment Scrutiny: A consultant defending the Roseau sand ESIA said the biggest risk is to fisheries, while admitting gaps in plant biodiversity inventory. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank is seeking a climate finance public-private partnership strategist to help local firms access climate funding.

Blue Economy & Oceans: OECS marked World Oceans Day 2026 with a push to “reimagine” the Blue Economy, linking fisheries, marine tourism and waste management to climate-resilient stewardship across 12 OECS states. Blue Economy Funding: OECS also invited Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 grant opportunities (June 12 and June 26), with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000 for value chain groups in Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says it’s scaling clean energy support under the STAR-Fish project, targeting lower-carbon cold storage and low-carbon certification to help fisheries cope with rising energy costs and climate pressures, with Grenada among beneficiary countries. Marine Life Protection: SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours early for 2026 after a sharp drop in nesting females on Levera Beach, and BEMA condemned an illegal leatherback slaughter (May 13) while reiterating the closed season rules. Waste & Schools: GNSA and GSWMA honoured schools in the “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” competition, aiming to cut event-related litter and boost responsible waste disposal. Water Quality Education: GWP-C celebrated World Environment Day with a river field activity in St David, using macroinvertebrates to assess water health and highlight good water quality.

World Oceans Day / Blue Economy: OECS leaders used World Oceans Day to frame the ocean as “anchor of survival” for SIDS, warning that pollution, habitat loss and overfishing—worsened by climate change—are pushing marine ecosystems to breaking point, while pointing to the World Bank-backed UBEC work on fisheries, marine tourism and waste management. Blue Economy Funding (Grenada focus): The OECS Commission is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (grants of US$100,000–US$150,000), aimed at value chain groups across Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Roseau Sand ESIA: Consultant Reynold Murray says the biggest risk in the state sand and aggregate harvesting project is damage to fisheries, and he pushed back on claims of “no consultation,” while admitting gaps including no full biodiversity inventory. Leatherback turtle emergency: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours early for the 2026 season due to a sharp drop in nesting females on Levera Beach, and BEMA condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback on 13 May, reminding the public of the closed fishery rules. Water quality education: GWP-C, SGU and students assessed river health via macroinvertebrates, reporting encouraging signs of relatively good water condition. Climate finance readiness: Grenada is seeking private-sector climate finance capacity via a GCF readiness programme, including a role for a climate finance public-private partnership strategist. Mental health support: Grenada announced a National Suicide Prevention Hotline expected to be operational by end of June.

Coastal & Fisheries Risk: Environmental consultant Reynold Murray defended the Roseau sand and aggregate project ESIA, saying the biggest concern is potential harm to fisheries and urging a structured partnership with fishers, while admitting limits including no full biodiversity inventory. Marine Life Protection: SPECTO says it is closing leatherback turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 nesting season after a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach, warning the decline may be regional. Illegal Wildlife Take: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse and reiterated the closed-season rules. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for the regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (Window 2), supporting fisheries, marine tourism and waste management value chains. Water Quality & Youth Learning: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides marked World Environment Day with a river health activity using macroinvertebrates, finding the site in relatively good condition. Weather Watch: Tropical Wave 1 is expected to cross Grenada today, with Tropical Wave 2 bringing more cloudiness and showery activity early Thursday; no cyclone formation expected in the next 48 hours.

Leatherback turtle protection: Grenada’s SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach, warning the decline may be regional. Enforcement spotlight: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) also condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse and reminded the public that the leatherback fishery is closed (1 April–31 August 2026, including Levera Beach). Water quality education: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides marked World Environment Day with a river health check in St David using macroinvertebrates, finding the sampled stretch in relatively good condition. Climate finance push for SIDS: Grenada attended the 8th GEF Assembly in Samarkand, backing faster, simpler access to nature–climate–pollution funding and stronger local capacity for small island states. Blue economy careers: Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada Tourism Authority and the Grenada Yacht Club hosted “Explore the Blue” to connect students with marine pathways via glass-bottom boat tours. Tourism-health link: CARPHA and Grenada launched a Tourism and Health Program to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention at hotels and vessels.

Leatherback turtle protection: Grenada’s St Patrick Environmental and Community Tourism Organisation (SPECTO) has closed turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach, with similar declines reported in Trinidad—raising concerns that the problem may be regional. Enforcement call: The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) also condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse in Lance Aux Épines and reiterated the closed-fishery rules and 1 April–31 August 2026 turtle closure. Water quality education: GWP-C, with SGU and Girl Guides, ran a World Environment Day river field activity in St David using macroinvertebrates to assess water health, finding signs of relatively good conditions. GEF climate-nature-pollution push: Grenada attended the 8th GEF Assembly in Samarkand, backing SIDS priorities for faster, simpler climate finance access under the Nature–Climate–Pollution agenda. Blue economy skills: Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, GIZ and partners hosted “Explore the Blue – Marine Pathways” to connect students with marine careers through glass-bottom boat learning. Climate finance readiness: Grenada Development Bank launched a GCF readiness call for a Climate Finance Public-Private Partnership Strategist to help unlock private-sector climate investment.

Marine Wildlife Protection: Grenada’s St. Patrick Environmental and Community Tourism Organisation (SPECTO) has closed leatherback turtle watching tours early for the rest of the 2026 nesting season after a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach, warning the decline may be wider across the region. Enforcement & Public Reminder: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) also condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse in Lance Aux Épines, reiterating the closed-fishery rules and 1 April–31 August 2026 turtle closure dates. Climate Finance for SIDS: Grenada pushed Small Island Developing State priorities at the Eighth GEF Assembly in Samarkand, urging faster, simpler access to nature–climate–pollution funding and stronger local capacity. Tourism + Health Security: CARPHA and Grenada launched a Tourism and Health Program to strengthen visitor-based surveillance, with training and facility registration under the THiS system. Mental Health Access: Grenada announced a National Suicide Prevention Hotline expected to go live by end of June, amid rising suicide figures. Climate Resilience Planning: UK support highlighted compounding disaster risks across the Caribbean and the need for better disaster finance and preparedness.

Marine Wildlife Protection: Grenada’s St. Patrick Environmental and Community Tourism Organisation (SPECTO) has closed leatherback turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 nesting season, citing a sharp drop in female turtles nesting on Levera Beach. Enforcement & Public Reminder: The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) also condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse in Lance Aux Épines and reiterated that the leatherback fishery remains closed (1 April–31 August 2026), including strict rules around nests and eggs. Climate Finance & Resilience: Grenada took part in the Eighth GEF Assembly in Samarkand, pushing for faster, simpler climate funding for Small Island Developing States and highlighting a Nature–Climate–Pollution agenda for 2026–2030. Tourism + Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Community Disaster Support: ShelterBox volunteer Martin Webster shared how emergency aid is evolving to focus on shelter, essential items, safer water systems, and rebuilding support for families affected by conflict and natural disasters.

Leatherback turtle protection: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback sea turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse in Lance Aux Épines, St George, and reminded the public that the species remains a closed fishery with strict bans during the 2026 closed seasons (including Levera Beach, St Patrick, from 1 April–31 August). Turtle watching halted: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in female turtles observed nesting on Levera Beach, warning the decline may reflect wider ecological pressures across the region. GEF climate finance push for SIDS: Grenada joined the Eighth GEF Assembly in Samarkand to help open the GEF-9 (2026–2030) funding cycle, urging faster, simplified access to climate and nature funding for small island states and stronger recognition of SIDS as co-designers. Tourism-health surveillance: CARPHA and Grenada launched the Tourism and Health Program to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention with training and on-site registration at tourism properties. Healthy food policy advocacy: Healthy Caribbean Coalition youth and civil society groups launched “Hope for the Future 3.0,” calling for a ban on marketing ultra-processed foods in and around schools across several Caribbean islands including Grenada.

Tourism + Health: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, aiming to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Climate Adaptation Planning: The Ministry of Climate Resilience hosted a validation workshop for Grenada’s Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, updating the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2025–2030 with clearer, more practical guidance. Marine Biodiversity: CYEN Grenada is urging residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season, warning that noise, lights, and beach disturbance can cause turtles to abandon nests. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is ramping up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain improvements, with Grenada among participating countries. Community + Environment (Legal): A Woodford community group says it may pursue legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental damage and planning safeguard failures. Governance + Procurement: Grenada’s Central Procurement Unit will host a two-day procurement symposium on smart bidding and stronger partnerships, including green procurement. Mental Health Support: Grenada’s National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to go live by end of June, as officials report rising suicide concerns. Regional Climate Finance: Barbados called for faster, simplified climate finance access for small island states, arguing delays undermine real-world impact.

Court Ruling on Public Contracts: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus 6% interest after finding his contract termination was wrongful, while rejecting a major retroactive salary claim—another reminder to tighten public-sector contracting and follow proper procedures. Woodford Development Scrutiny: The Woodford Environmental Alliance for Community Transformation has warned Grenada’s Planning and Development Authority it may seek legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental damage, public health risks, and breaches of planning safeguards tied to quarrying, asphalt and concrete facilities, and a coastal jetty. Tourism + Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, training hotel and vessel surveillance and strengthening visitor-based monitoring to prevent and control infectious diseases. Climate Adaptation Planning: The Ministry of Climate Resilience validated a revised Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, aligning it with the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030. Sea Turtle Nesting Call: CYEN Grenada urged residents and visitors to protect nesting sea turtles by keeping noise and lights low, staying back, and reporting sightings—protecting marine biodiversity during a vulnerable season. Mental Health Support: A National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to go live by end of June, as officials cite rising suicide figures and push for wider crisis support access.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training staff for visitor-based surveillance across hotels and vessels to strengthen infectious disease prevention and health security in the tourism sector. Climate Adaptation Planning: The Ministry of Climate Resilience hosted a validation workshop for Grenada’s Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, updating the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 with clearer, more practical guidance for communities. Coastal Wildlife Protection: CYEN Grenada urged residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season, warning that noise, lights, disturbance, and litter can cause turtles to abandon nests. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project (CRFM) is ramping up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain improvements, with Grenada among participating countries. Healthy Food Policy Push: Regional advocates called for urgent action on healthy food policy to tackle the Caribbean NCD crisis, focusing on healthier food environments and stronger implementation. Public Procurement & Green Procurement: Grenada’s Central Procurement Unit will host a 2-day symposium on smart bidding and partnerships, including green procurement, to modernise procurement and boost transparency. Regional Climate Finance Gap: Barbados’ environment minister highlighted how slow, complex climate finance delivery undermines climate commitments for SIDS, calling for faster, simplified access. Water & Climate Services: GWP-C joined regional meetings to strengthen climate services, early warning systems, and water security planning across the Caribbean.

Climate Finance Delivery Gap: Barbados’ environment minister says Caribbean small island states face delays and complex procedures that leave climate funds arriving “too late,” calling for simpler access and faster disbursement. Tourism + Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Programme with CARPHA to boost visitor-based surveillance, training, and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Healthy Food Policy Push: Regional leaders and health experts renewed calls for stronger healthy food rules to tackle the NCD crisis, warning that ultra-processed foods marketed around schools undermine public health. Mental Health Support: Grenada announced a National Suicide Prevention Hotline expected to go live by end of June, as figures show 5 suicides so far in 2026. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades, with Grenada among participating countries. Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada validated a revised Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation to support the 2025–2030 National Adaptation Plan. Sea Turtle Protection: CYEN Grenada urged residents and visitors to respect nesting season rules to protect marine biodiversity. Public Procurement Modernisation: A two-day procurement symposium will focus on smart bidding and stronger partnerships, including green procurement. Woodford Community Concerns: Residents’ groups are raising questions about Woodford industrial development, citing planning law, environmental governance, and consultation issues.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched the Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to strengthen surveillance, early warning, and coordinated response to public health threats in the tourism sector—key as tourism drives over a quarter of GDP. Climate Adaptation Planning: The Ministry of Climate Resilience, Environment and Renewable Energy hosted a validation workshop for the Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, updating the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 priorities with clearer, more practical public guidance. Marine Biodiversity: CYEN Grenada urged residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season, warning that noise, lighting, litter, and disturbance can cause turtles to abandon nests. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades, with Grenada among participating countries. Healthy Food Policy Push: Regional leaders and health experts renewed calls for stronger healthy food policies in schools to curb ultra-processed food marketing and tackle rising NCDs. Mental Health Support: Grenada’s National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to be operational by end of June, as officials report rising suicide figures in 2026. Regional Climate Services: GWP-C’s Roxanne Graham-Victor took part in meetings on climate services, early warning systems, and wet/hurricane season outlooks in The Bahamas. Investment & Connectivity: Grenada promoted visa-free access for Nigerians (expected July) and potential direct air links to boost trade, tourism, and investment across sectors including renewable energy and logistics.