AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoRegional finance push: UTC says its “regional presence” is now real, not just an ambition, with operations across Jamaica and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, and its Global Balanced Fund now running in six ECCU states including Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis, Dominica and Saint Lucia. Tourism & policy friction: Caribbean hotels are pushing back against Booking.com’s reported plan to charge commissions on the full booking amount, including VAT/GST—an issue already confirmed by operators in Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. Weather readiness: Trinidad and Tobago’s meteorology service is forecasting fewer hurricanes, but officials warn one storm can still devastate the Eastern Caribbean. Local economy & culture: Grenada’s spice push gets a boost with a second phase of the National Spice Replanting Programme, targeting estates and large farms with EC$500,000 in support. Sports & community: Grenada’s transfer window is closed after 68 moves, and the Rotary Club of Grenada held a health fair with 277+ diagnostic tests. International spotlight: Grenada adds another RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold—its 19th total and ninth straight.
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