AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS visa data for the Eastern Caribbean: New figures show wide gaps in B1/B2 visa issuances in early 2026, with Grenada at 164, St Lucia 192 and St Kitts & Nevis 238, while Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica recorded zero. OECS & Grenada agriculture push: The OECS Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium in Grenada (Sept 1–3) brought 150+ stakeholders to drive agricultural transformation and food security, with a focus on youth and women-led business and technology. Oil & Gas governance clash: Grenada’s Parliament debate on the Oil & Gas work so far continues amid an opposition boycott over “strangers” invited as experts, while the government points to House precedents. Road delays spotlight: PM Dickon Mitchell publicly criticized the Nelson Louison-led CCCC-I for long delays on state road works, reigniting procurement and local-contracting questions. Climate finance for the region: CABRIC grants are open for Bahamian organisations, with funding categories up to US$500,000 and themes including climate-resilient agriculture and coastal resilience. Jobs & tourism-linked business: Grenada Distillers Limited advertised for a Sales and Marketing Manager, while British Airways’ short Caribbean routes include new/expanded service touching Grenada. Nutmeg in wellness and trade history: Coverage ties Grenada’s nutmeg to its spice-trade roots and modern wellness claims, keeping the island’s signature crop in the spotlight.
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