AGP Executive Report

Currency & Identity: Grenada’s Olympic hero Kirani James is set to replace Queen Elizabeth II on the new EC$5 banknote, with the redesigned Eastern Caribbean currency series expected to roll out in 2027 across the ECCB member states. Agriculture & Community: National Spice Replanting Day on June 28 brought volunteers and returning nationals to plant spice trees in every parish under the theme “From Roots to Legacy,” linking agricultural renewal to Grenada’s identity as the Spice Isle. Regional Finance: Grenada’s Accountant General Natika Bain-Charles represented the country at a Caribbean public financial management flagship roundtable in St Kitts and Nevis, chairing the Caribbean Accountant General Network council meeting. Tourism Development: OECS officials advanced community-based tourism planning in Saint Lucia, supported by the EU’s 11th EDF RIGHT programme, pushing local communities as the main architects and beneficiaries of tourism. Jobs & Services: PURC is advertising vacancies for Regulatory Engineer roles in Grenada’s water and sewerage, and electricity sectors. Weather Watch: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are under a tropical wave alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and localized flooding risk into Tuesday.

Regional Finance & Governance: Grenada’s Accountant General Natika Bain-Charles is set to chair a Caribbean Public Financial Management and PEFA flagship roundtable in St Kitts and Nevis, bringing together accountants general from 19 countries to strengthen public financial management. Agriculture & National Pride: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers in every parish plant spice trees as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026, with organisers framing it as “From Roots to Legacy.” Jobs & Services: Grenada’s PURC has posted vacancies for Regulatory Engineer roles covering water and sewerage, and electricity, focused on monitoring utility performance and building regulatory standards. Health Research: A Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study is expanding to Grenada with free PSA tests for 1,000 men, building on earlier Bermuda and St Lucia cohorts. Weather Watch: Authorities are monitoring a tropical wave expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique late Monday into Tuesday, with flooding risk in low-lying areas. Tourism & Investment: The Grenada Tourism Authority and IMA Grenada signed an MoU to better align destination branding with investment migration outreach. Community Events: Gouyave’s Fisherman’s Birthday (Feast of St Peter) returned with church services, boat blessings, and sea and beach activities despite rising costs.

Weather Watch: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are under close monitoring as a tropical wave is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and a higher risk of localized flooding late Monday night into Tuesday. Public Finance: Grenada’s Accountant General Natika Bain-Charles will chair a regional public financial management engagement at the ECCB in St Kitts and Nevis from 29 June to 1 July, bringing together accountants general across the Caribbean. Tourism & Investment: The Grenada Tourism Authority and the Investment Migration Agency Grenada formalised a strategic partnership to better align destination branding and investment migration outreach. Labour Update: Nawasa says it is continuing good-faith salary and benefits negotiations with the Public Workers’ Union after industrial action began with daily work stoppages and red armbands. Health Research: CariGenetics’ Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study is expanding to Grenada with free PSA tests for 1,000 men, building on earlier Bermuda and St Lucia cohorts. Community & Culture: We Pan Fest returned to the Carenage with steel orchestras, local artistes and community celebration during Grenada Diaspora Homecoming. Sports & Safety: Grenada’s Sandals National Learn to Swim Week runs 6–10 July, while workers at the Grenada Airports Authority downed tools over health and safety concerns. Agriculture: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers plant spice trees across every parish as part of Diaspora Homecoming 2026.

Grenada Diaspora Homecoming: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says the 2026 Homecoming is shifting from “remittances only” to diaspora human-capital development, with overseas Grenadians taking roles on key national boards. Culture & Community: The Carenage hosted the third annual We Pan Fest, filling the Pedestrian Plaza with steelpan, Soca, local artistes and more steel orchestras than last year. Tourism & Investment: The Grenada Tourism Authority and IMA Grenada signed an MOU to better coordinate destination branding and investment migration outreach, including joint missions and shared market intelligence. Agriculture & Heritage: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers plant spice trees across every parish as part of Diaspora Homecoming 2026. Health & Safety: Grenada Airports Authority workers downed tools over workplace health and safety concerns, while Nawasa updated the public on collective bargaining talks with the PWU. Sports: A call for a National Sports Symposium is raised as Grenada’s diaspora engagement expands, and Sandals National Learn to Swim Week runs 6–10 July.

Tourism & Investment Push: The Grenada Tourism Authority and the Investment Migration Agency formalised a strategic partnership to align tourism promotion with investment migration, using joint outreach and shared market intelligence to strengthen Grenada’s global “value proposition.” Diaspora & Nation-Building: PM Dickon Mitchell says Grenada Diaspora Homecoming is shifting from remittances to “human capital” development, pointing to diaspora leaders serving on key national boards. Culture in Action: The Carenage hosted the 3rd annual We Pan Fest with more steel orchestras, local artistes, and community celebration. Community Safety & Events: RGPF outlined traffic and safety arrangements for Gouyave Fisherman’s Birthday, including road access rules and music limits, and also advised on temporary Carenage road closure for We Pan Fest. Health & Skills: EU–Caribbean Nutrition will run an OECS policy workshop on healthy diets (30 June–2 July), while workers at the Grenada Airports Authority downed tools over health and safety concerns and poultry farmers received training on brooding and post-hatch feed management. Vision Care & Scholarships: Grenada launched the “Restoring Vision” initiative to improve access to eye care through primary health services, and Morocco offered 2026–2027 scholarships for Grenadians at Al Akhawayn University. Sports: Grenada’s Olympic champion Kirani James will replace Queen Elizabeth on Eastern Caribbean currency, with new $5 notes expected in 2027.

Diaspora and nation-building: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming is a “fundamental shift” away from viewing overseas Grenadians mainly through remittances, and toward using their skills as active partners in boards and national development. Culture and community: The Carenage buzzed for the 3rd annual We Pan Fest, with six steel orchestras, local artistes, and community leaders backing steelpan as a driver of pride and opportunity. Nutrition push: The EU–Caribbean Nutrition initiative will host an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on healthy diets and nutrition awareness from 30 June–2 July in St George, targeting practical policy action to tackle diet-related non-communicable diseases. Airport workplace concerns: Grenada Airports Authority workers downed tools over health and safety concerns, calling on management to address conditions. Agriculture and skills: Poultry farmers get training on brooding and post-hatch feed management; Grenada also launched “Restoring Vision” to expand access to vision care through primary health services. Sports and public life: RGPF outlined safety and traffic arrangements for Gouyave Fisherman’s Birthday celebrations, and noted a temporary Carenage road closure for We Pan Fest with emergency access maintained.

Health & Safety at Airports Authority: Workers at the Grenada Airports Authority downed tools to protest what their union calls serious workplace health and safety concerns. Agriculture Training: Poultry farmers across Grenada are set to benefit from a two-day training focused on brooder management and post-hatch feed management. Healthcare Access: Grenada launched the “Restoring Vision” initiative, aiming to improve access to vision care through primary health services. Creative & Skills Development: Independent filmmakers say Grenada’s film momentum is breaking barriers, while Newlo’s skills exhibition highlighted training-driven opportunities at its Palmiste campus. Environment & Food Security: A Trinidad-based group is pitching a “blue gold” sargassum-to-wealth plan, arguing seaweed can be processed into fertilisers and other farm products. Currency & Sports Pride: Grenada’s Olympic champion Kirani James will replace Queen Elizabeth II on the Eastern Caribbean’s $5 note, expected to enter circulation in 2027. Community Safety & Events: Police confirmed traffic and safety arrangements for Gouyave Fisherman’s Birthday celebrations, including road rules, music limits, and bypass routes. Regional Earthquake Preparedness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urged residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela quakes, saying there’s no direct link to the wider region’s other tremors. Education Opportunities: Morocco, with Grenada, is offering 2026–2027 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane.

Earthquake Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre says the major Venezuela quakes disrupted the Caribbean Plate, with a small rise in regional tremors, but there’s “no evidence” the events are tied to the same fault system—residents should stay calm and prepared. Gouyave Event Traffic Plan: Royal Grenada Police Force confirms safety and traffic arrangements for Gouyave Fisherman’s Birthday (29 June), including no structures on the main road, controlled music times, and use of bypass routes. Spice Replanting & Diaspora Homecoming: Grenada’s National Spice Replanting Day kicked off Diaspora Homecoming 2026, with officials linking the replanting push to recovery after hurricanes that devastated nutmeg and other spices. Scholarships from Morocco: Grenada announces 2026–2027 Morocco scholarships at Al Akhawayn University for undergraduate and graduate study, with airfare, accommodation, stipend, and English-taught programmes. Digital Resilience: Government highlights participation in a regional cell broadcast emergency warning system project to strengthen disaster alerts and public safety. Politics Watch: PM Dickon Mitchell signals no change in government for the next five years, while local party activity continues around manifesto planning and constituency leadership. Health Sector Update: Grenada offers special contracts to Cuban doctors at the General Hospital as the government responds to US pressure over Cuba’s medical arrangements. Court Ruling: High Court judge Justice Agnes Actie rules against a prison officer’s challenge over travel permission requirements.

Gouyave Fisherman’s Birthday Security: The Royal Grenada Police Force has confirmed safety and traffic arrangements for the 29 June celebrations, including no structures on the main road, regulated vendor music, a 2am music cutoff, use of bypass routes, and emergency vehicles allowed unrestricted access. Road Closure for We Pan Fest: Another RGPF update says The Carenage public road (St George’s) will be closed to vehicles on 28 June from 3pm to 11pm for We Pan Fest, with motorists urged to use alternative routes while emergency access remains guaranteed. Earthquake Preparedness: The UWI Seismic Research Centre urged residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela earthquakes, saying the events disrupted the Caribbean Plate but noting there’s no direct link to other regional quakes. Scholarships in Morocco: Grenada is offering 2026–2027 Morocco scholarships at Al Akhawayn University, covering airfare, accommodation, insurance, and stipends for eligible undergraduate and graduate programmes taught in English. Digital Resilience: Government participation in the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System project aims to strengthen disaster alerts and public safety across the Eastern Caribbean. CARICOM-Canada Security and Climate: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership with a new action plan focused on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security, including Haiti. Politics and Courts: PM Dickon Mitchell reiterated there will be no change of government for the next five years, while a High Court ruling went against a prison officer’s bid to travel without PSC permission. Culture Spotlight: Grenada’s pavilion at the Venice Biennale continues to build international cultural visibility, with the Grenada Pavilion commissioner highlighting partnerships that help document and share the work globally.

Canada–CARICOM Security and Climate Push: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership at a foreign ministers’ meeting in Panama, agreeing a new action plan focused on competitive economies, climate action, and regional security, including concerns around gangs, irregular migration, and Haiti. Grenada Politics and Elections: PM Dickon Mitchell told a large NDC rally that there will be no change in government for the next five years, while opposition figures and party insiders trade claims about whether Grenada is headed for a snap election and who is positioning for key seats. Hospital and Legal Developments: The RGPF charged a senior hospital surgeon, Dr Terron Hosten, over an alleged assault incident in St Andrew, and a High Court ruling went against a prison officer who challenged restrictions on leaving the island. US–Cuba Medical Pressure: Grenada is offering special contracts to Cuban doctors at the General Hospital as Washington continues pressure over Cuba-linked medical arrangements. Digital Resilience: Grenada is co-hosting a regional cell broadcast emergency warning validation workshop to strengthen disaster preparedness. Diaspora Homecoming: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a welcome reception at Belmont Estate, highlighting reconnection and development ties. Sports: BVICA T20 Nation Cup continues with Dominica vs St Vincent and VI vs Guyana, and Grenada recently lost to Dominica by 7 wickets.

Earthquake Response: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urged Caribbean residents to stay prepared after Venezuela’s 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, noting damage across the region and a separate quake between Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada. Regional Security & Climate: Canada and CARICOM renewed their partnership with a renewed action plan focused on resilient economies, climate action and stronger regional security. Digital Resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster readiness through the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System, co-hosting a validation workshop with other Eastern Caribbean states. Finance & Development: Minister Dennis Cornwall represented Grenada at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, discussing financing gaps for climate-vulnerable countries. Diaspora Homecoming: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a welcome reception at Belmont Estate, hosted by Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall. Sports: BVICA T20 Nation Cup continues tomorrow with Dominica vs St Vincent and VI vs Guyana, after Grenada’s earlier win over Dominica. Culture: Carriacou’s Skinny Banton keeps Spicemas momentum with a seven-song 2026 run, led by the Jambalasse project.

Digital Resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster readiness through its role in the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS), co-hosting a validation workshop with OECS partners and regional agencies under the ITU/World Bank effort. Diaspora Homecoming: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate, hosted by Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall, spotlighting reconnection, investment dialogue, and professional exchange. Finance & Development: Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall represented Grenada at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, focusing on climate-vulnerable financing gaps and the “Vulnerability to Viability Compact.” Culture & Spicemas: Carriacou’s Skinny Banton keeps the momentum with a seven-song 2026 run, led by “The Jambalasse” project revamping a classic Jab Jab sound. Tourism & Education: St. George’s University announced its August 2026 intake for Indian students, aligning with NEET-UG timelines. Sports: Grenada’s regional spotlight includes CPEA top performer Draádon Ackie, first overall and first in boys, earning a Pathfinders camp prize.

OECS Justice Reform: OECS leaders agreed to raise the retirement age for Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court judges from 65 to 70, citing recruitment challenges when judges retire earlier. Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026: The programme kicked off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate, with Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall urging returning nationals to reconnect “with purpose” and support national development. Education Results: Grenada’s Ministry of Education reported 1,709 students completed the CPEA external component, with 1,601 passing at 50% and above, and all registered students completing the internal component. Cultural Spotlight: Carriacou’s Skinny Banton is pushing Grenada’s Jab culture to the front with a seven-song 2026 run, including “The Jambalasse” project. Sports: Amaia Edwards won three national titles (long jump, triple jump, and high jump) at the Wendell Hercules National Championships. Infrastructure Notice: Temporary traffic restrictions are set for Seamoon Bridge in St Andrew from 29 June to 6 July (8am–4pm daily), with no heavy vehicles allowed.

Diaspora Homecoming 2026: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate, hosted by Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall, as returning nationals were welcomed for two weeks of culture, community engagement, investment dialogue and professional exchange. Education & Youth: St. George’s University announced its August 2026 intake for Indian students, offering an option designed to align with India’s academic calendar. Regional STEM Push: The ECCB is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp on July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, including Grenada, with training aimed at digital transformation and AI skills. Health & Scholarships: Grenada-linked scholarship news includes Korea’s KOICA graduate scholarships for 2026–2027, with applications due July 21, while an OECS-Morocco partnership highlighted a St. Lucian student earning an MD in Morocco with top honours. Infrastructure Updates: Temporary traffic restrictions are planned for Seamoon Bridge in St Andrew starting Monday, June 29, with no heavy vehicles allowed during daily repair hours. Earthquake Watch: 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.

Grenada Oil & Gas: Global Petroleum Group (GPG) says it’s ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenada’s waters, but claims it has received no meaningful response or approvals from the Grenada government after its first gas discovery. Road Works: The Royal Grenada Police Force warns of temporary closures on Ravine Public Road (St George) for NAWASA pipe-laying, with residents and emergency vehicles allowed through. Education Results: Grenada’s Ministry of Education reports 1,709 students completed the 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment, with 1,601 passing (50% and above) and all students placed into secondary school under the Universal Secondary Education policy. Regional Digital Push: Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell urges CARICOM to speed up digital transformation and AI readiness, moving from policy talk to measurable implementation. Maritime Sustainability: Saudi Arabia and the IMO launched a two-year “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project for 14 countries including Grenada, aimed at strengthening maritime laws and policy capacity. Earthquake Update: A 4.1 magnitude quake was felt across Trinidad and Tobago with the epicentre in waters between Trinidad and Grenada; no immediate damage or injuries were reported.

Earthquake Update: A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt across Trinidad and Tobago on June 24, with the epicentre about 68 km south-east of Port of Spain and roughly 94 km north of St. George’s, Grenada. UWI-SRC said it struck at a depth of 13 km and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Health & Schools: The Healthy Caribbean Coalition launched a regional social media push, “Make it Make Sense,” targeting the removal of ultra-processed food and drink marketing from schools, including Grenada, running until July 16. Grenada Education: Grenada’s Ministry of Education reports 1,709 students sat the 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment; 1,601 passed (50% and above), and all registered students completed the internal component, with placements into secondary school confirmed. Telecoms Relief: Flow says services fully restored after a regional outage caused by damaged subsea fibre, with automatic rebates/credit for affected customers in Grenada and Dominica. Energy & Jobs: GPG says it is ready to launch a second offshore drilling campaign in Grenada but claims it has not received cooperation and approvals from the government. Infrastructure Notices: Temporary traffic restrictions are set for Seamoon Bridge (St Andrew) from June 29 to support repairs, and Ravine Public Road closures are also announced for NAWASA pipe-laying work. Regional Digital Push: Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell urged CARICOM to accelerate digital transformation and AI readiness, moving from policy talk to measurable implementation.