AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoOECS & Grenada Agriculture: The OECS Commission and the Government of Grenada wrapped up the 2nd Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium (Sept. 1–3) in St George’s, bringing together 150+ young farmers, women and differently-abled stakeholders to push practical commitments for regional food security, with Grenada’s Minister Lennox J. Andrews urging a shift to youth- and women-led, tech-driven farming. Digital Skills Push: Applications for the OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme open Sept. 10 and close Sept. 20, offering advanced training and certifications across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data analytics and fintech for citizens in OECS member states including Grenada. Education & Resilience: St Dominic’s RC School Block #5 was officially handed over after reconstruction—EC$1.44 million funded via the Caribbean Development Bank and Basic Needs Trust Fund—adding classrooms, upgraded systems and features to support the school as an emergency shelter. Cost of Living: Grenada’s VAT-Free Shopping Days have new dates: Oct. 2–3, under the Cost of Living Assistance Programme 2026. Mental Health Alert: Grenada recorded 10 suicide cases as of Aug. 31, ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day. Sports & Youth: Grenada’s chess team departs Sept. 12 for the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with 10 players (5 men, 5 women).
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