AGP Executive Report

Social Security Shift: The U.S. is phasing out paper Social Security checks, with most beneficiaries moving to direct deposit or Direct Express cards later in 2026. Education Pay Dispute: Grenada’s Ministry of Education says teachers are still on the payroll after the GUT raised concerns about long-running salary delays affecting 17 educators. Border Health Alert: Grenada issued an Ebola travel advisory after WHO declared the Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, urging avoidance of nonessential travel to confirmed-risk countries and enhanced screening for arrivals. Animal Biosecurity: Grenada’s Chief Veterinary Officer defended the euthanising and incineration of two illegally imported horses from St. Lucia, saying it was necessary to protect animal health, with legal action now underway. OECS Education Legacy: OECS PEARL is launching a “Legacy” communications campaign as its project phase ends June 30, aiming to keep education reforms moving through community-led support. Blue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants, with support for fisheries, marine tourism and waste management value chains. Tourism Investment: IHG announced the November 2026 opening of InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse, bringing 120 rooms and major event and dining facilities to La Sagesse Bay.

Border Security Law: Grenada has advanced the Advance Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record Bill, 2026, creating a legal framework to collect, share, store and protect passenger data for air and sea travel, building on the CARICOM APIS system. Education Pay Pressure: The Ministry of Education says teachers are still on the payroll after the Grenada Union of Teachers raised concerns about long-running salary delays affecting 17 educators, while the ministry points to reviews and updated reporting steps. Teacher Salary Delays: GUT President Jude Bartholomew accused the ministry of not fixing delays from Sept. 2025 to April 2026; the ministry counters that payments were missed or partial in certain cycles and insists compensation is ongoing. Public Health Advisory: Grenada’s Ministry of Health warns citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Ebola-affected countries (DR Congo and Uganda) and to expect enhanced screening, possible isolation and 21-day monitoring for arrivals. Tourism & Jobs: IHG announced InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse will open in November 2026 with 120 rooms, multiple dining options, a spa and major event space. Animal Health: The government defended euthanizing two illegally imported horses from St. Lucia, saying the action was needed for biosecurity and that legal action has been launched.

Visa and tourism ripple effects: The US denied a visa renewal to newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief, triggering debate across the region about whether tighter US rules tied to Citizenship-by-Investment screening are behind the move. Animal health enforcement in Grenada: Grenada says it’s taking legal action after two disease-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without the required permits, and it’s rolling out new standard operating procedures for ports of entry plus a public education push. Blue Economy support for Grenadian businesses: OECS is inviting eligible Blue Economy MSMEs/Value Chain Groups to two virtual info sessions on Window 2 matching grants, with funding aimed at fisheries, marine tourism and waste management. CARPHA training boost: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states to safely transport infectious substances, strengthening regional lab and outbreak readiness. Sports spotlight: Grenada’s Anderson Peters remains near the top of the men’s javelin world rankings after Rumesh Tharanga’s climb, while local athletes also keep pushing toward major NCAA and regional meets. Public safety and fraud: Separate reports from the US describe Romanian nationals charged with placing card skimmers at multiple businesses, including cases involving Grenada County officers.

Tourism & Investment: IHG Hotels & Resorts says InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse will open in November 2026 on the southeast coast, bringing 120 rooms, multiple dining options, a spa, Kids Club, and major event space. Public Health & Training: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in safe transport of infectious substances, using an IATA train-the-trainer workshop to strengthen regional lab and outbreak readiness, with participation including Grenada. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites eligible Blue Economy MSMEs/Value Chain Groups to two virtual information sessions for Window 2 matching grants (June 12 and June 26), with grants listed at USD $100,000–$150,000 for fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management. Environment & Fisheries: A consultant defending Roseau sand harvesting ESIA in Dominica says the biggest risk is damage to fisheries, while acknowledging gaps like no full biodiversity plant inventory. Animal Health Enforcement (Grenada): Grenada says it’s taking legal action after two disease-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without required permits, citing Babesia-positive tests and lack of quarantine capacity. Digital Safety (ECCB): Grenada’s cybersecurity team warned primary students that their digital footprint is permanent and urged healthy screen-time habits. Sports (Grenada): Anderson Peters remains world No. 2 in men’s javelin rankings as Rumesh Tharanga climbs to No. 3 after a 92.62m Diamond League throw in Rome. Regional Culture: Grenada’s creatives are set to attend Annecy International Animation Festival and MIFA Market after GOCA’s animation accelerator.

Grenada–Diaspora Homecoming 2026: Organisers say the two-week Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique homecoming runs June 21 to July 5, with cultural events, heritage tours, family days, community projects and business networking, plus extra flights from major markets to meet demand. Nigerian visa-free push: Grenada has approved visa-free entry for Nigerians, framed as a trade, tourism and investment boost—sparking debate online. Blue economy education: Students joined a “Explore the Blue – Marine Pathways” event at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina to learn about marine careers, including glass-bottom boat tours. Environment and water: GWP-C, Girl Guides and SGU partners held World Environment Day activities in St David, using river life to assess water health. Mental health focus: A Grenada commentary calls attention to the suicide crisis and the gap between mental health talk and lived reality. Sports spotlight: St. John’s discus thrower Jamora Alves (with Grenada ties) returns to NCAA Championships; and Grenada’s Anderson Peters remains near the top of men’s javelin world rankings as Rumesh Tharanga climbs to No. 3.

Education & Pay Dispute: The Grenada Union of Teachers says some educators are still waiting up to eight months for delayed payments, while the Ministry of Education says most cases have been resolved and work continues. Church Leadership: Pope Leo XIV has accepted Bishop Clyde Martin Harvey’s resignation for the Diocese of St George’s-in-Grenada; Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire is named Apostolic Administrator until a new bishop is appointed. Tourism & Nature: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season after fewer female turtles were seen nesting on Levera Beach. Culture & Creative Industry: Grenada’s Office of Creative Affairs says three local creatives will head to Annecy, France, for the Annecy International Animation Festival and MIFA Market via its Animation Accelerator. Community & Health: Grenada’s World Environment Day river activity at St David used macroinvertebrates to assess water health, with organizers reporting the site was in relatively good condition. Diaspora & Business: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 with cultural events and investment discussions, plus added flights for returning nationals.

Visa-Free Push: Grenada’s NDC government has granted visa-free entry to Nigerians, drawing debate online as officials frame it as a trade, tourism, education, and investment boost. Diaspora Spotlight: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, with cultural events, business forums, and added flights from major markets. Culture & Creativity: GOCA says Grenadian creatives will head to the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and MIFA Market after its Animation Accelerator. Sports: SLNCA announced its trial squad for the Windward Islands Super 50 in Grenada (July 25–Aug 5). Environment & Tourism: SPECTO is closing leatherback turtle watching tours early due to fewer nesting females, while BEMA condemns an illegal leatherback slaughter and reiterates the closed season rules. Church Update: Pope Leo XIV accepted Bishop Clyde Martin Harvey’s resignation; Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire will serve as Apostolic Administrator. Education: The Grenada Union of Teachers accuses the education ministry of downplaying delays in teachers’ pay, with some cases stretching up to eight months.

Diaspora & Tourism: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 returns for two weeks, June 21 to July 5, with cultural festivals, heritage tours, family days, community projects and business discussions across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique—plus extra flights from the US, Canada, the UK and the wider Caribbean, including Air Canada’s Toronto–Grenada service. Environment & Marine Protection: St. Patrick’s SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours early for the 2026 season after fewer nesting females were spotted, while Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle near Solamente Guesthouse in Lance Aux Épines and reiterated the closed-fishery rules. Church Update: Pope Leo XIV has accepted Bishop Clyde Harvey’s resignation as Bishop of St. George’s, with Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire appointed Apostolic Administrator until a successor is named. Community & Relief: ShelterBox volunteer Martin Webster shared how the group supports families affected by war and disasters, including priorities like shelter and toilet facilities. Governance & Courts: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay damages to former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell after a wrongful termination finding. Sports & Culture: Grenada’s chess Olympiad team has been set for Samarkand, coached by top South African trainers, as the national squad prepares for September 2026.

Leatherback Turtle Protection: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback sea turtle near Solamente Guesthouse in Lance Aux Épines on May 13, reminding the public that the species remains a closed fishery with strict seasonal bans. Ecotourism Hit by Low Nesting: St. Patrick Environmental and Community Tourism Organisation (SPECTO) says it has closed turtle-watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in female turtles nesting on Levera Beach, noting similar declines reported in Trinidad. Climate Finance Push: Grenada is at the Eighth GEF Assembly in Samarkand, helping shape the 2026–2030 funding cycle and urging faster, simpler access to climate funds for small island states. Tourism & Culture Spotlight: “Echoes of Waltham,” a heritage film from Grenada, won Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards. Public Health in Tourism: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Sports: Grenada’s chess team for the 2026 FIDE Olympiad was announced, with top South African coaching support.

Court Ruling on Rural Development Contract: Grenada’s High Court has 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 in February 2023 was wrongful, in a case tied to missed filing steps by the Attorney General. Community Challenges Woodford Industrial Project: A Grenada community group, the Woodford Environmental Alliance for Community Transformation, says the Rayneau Development approval and construction may breach planning safeguards and environmental rules, and has sent a pre-action protocol letter seeking legal action. Tourism Meets Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and pushing registration on the Tourism and Health Information System. Regional Airlift Push: New airline interline partnerships in the Eastern Caribbean aim to make island-hopping easier by reducing separate tickets and baggage hassles. Politics and Promises: The NNP says it would cut water and electricity taxes if elected, while the party’s recent convention reshuffled key leadership posts. Sports Spotlight: Anderson Peters of Grenada placed second in the Rome Diamond League javelin behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga.

High Court Ruling: Grenada’s Government has been ordered to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after the court found his contract termination was wrongful. Local Planning Fight: A Woodford community group is weighing legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental harm and that works started before required safeguards were met. Tourism & Health Push: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to boost visitor-based surveillance, training, and disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Mental Health Support: The government says a National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to go live by end of June, amid concern over rising suicide figures. Regional Airlift: New airline interline partnerships are aimed at easing Caribbean travel frustrations by making it easier to connect flights across networks. Tourism Agenda: Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism plan focused on site upgrades, stronger airlift, digital marketing, and community tourism. NNP Politics: Opposition leader Emmalin Pierre says an NNP government would cut taxes on water and electricity, while party convention results reshaped the St George North-west leadership. Caribbean Governance Watch: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Haiti lowest in the region, while several others score higher.

Woodford Development Legal Challenge: A Grenada community group, the Woodford Environmental Alliance for Community Transformation, has sent a pre-action protocol letter to the Planning and Development Authority, warning of possible legal action over the Rayneau Development, citing environmental damage, public health risks, and alleged failure to meet planning safeguards. Tourism & Health Push: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, training staff and boosting visitor-based surveillance at hotels and vessels to strengthen health security in the tourism sector. Mental Health Support: The government says a National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to be operational by end of June, as officials report 5 suicides so far in 2026 (up from 3 in the first five months of 2025). Nigerian Investment Drive: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria says visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders is set to take effect in July, aimed at boosting trade, tourism, and investment, with talks on direct air links underway. Public Transport Funding: The Grenada Transport Commission reports EC$1.7 million invested in bus support through fuel rebates and western corridor relief, and says duty-free concessions for essential parts and tyres are in final preparations. Regional Governance Watch: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Haiti at the bottom in the Caribbean, while Barbados, the Bahamas and St. Vincent and the Grenadines score best.

Tourism & Health: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA to boost visitor-based surveillance, training and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Public Health: CARPHA also moved to strengthen Grenada’s health surveillance, while a new National Suicide Prevention Hotline is set to go live by end of June amid rising concern over suicides. Climate Finance & Resilience: Barbados’ environment minister urged faster, simpler climate funding for small island states, as Caribbean leaders push to close the gap between commitments and delivery. Regional Health Policy: Caribbean leaders and public health experts called for urgent action on healthy food policy to tackle the region’s NCD crisis. Transport & Cost of Living: Grenada’s Transport Commission says EC$1.7m was invested in public transport support via fuel rebates and bus relief, and a temporary magistrate courts cashing-services interruption is scheduled for 8 June. Sports: Concacaf confirmed the 2026/27 Nations League format, with Grenada in the mix, and regional athletics headlines included Anderson Peters’ Diamond League campaign and Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin win in Rome.

Opposition Politics: NNP leader Emmalin Pierre says a future NNP government would “deliver” on promises, including tax cuts on water and electricity, as the party’s convention elevates Adrian Joseph’s slate in St George North-west. Public Safety & Justice: A retired senior police officer alleges the Royal Grenada Police Force did not properly investigate two unsolved deaths, including ex-Senator Neilon Franklyn, now headed to a coroner’s inquest. Mental Health: Grenada is set to launch a National Suicide Prevention Hotline by end of June, with officials citing rising suicide concerns in 2026. Tourism & Investment: Grenada outlines a 12–24 month tourism push—site upgrades, safer experiences, and stronger marketing—while also granting visa-free entry to Nigerian travellers from July to boost trade and investment. Transport: The Grenada Transport Commission reports EC$1.7M invested via bus relief and fuel tax rebates, with more duty-free concessions planned for bus parts and tyres. Regional Health Policy: Caribbean leaders and health experts call for urgent action on healthy food policy to tackle the region’s NCD crisis. Sports (Grenada in focus): Anderson Peters of Grenada finished second in the Rome Diamond League javelin behind Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage’s record-breaking 92.62m.

Visa & Travel: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders is set to start in July, with talks underway for direct air links within six months to boost trade, tourism and investment. Tourism Push: Grenada also laid out an ambitious 12–24 month tourism agenda, prioritizing airlift, product upgrades at major sites, digital marketing, visitor safety and stronger community tourism. Mental Health: Grenada plans to launch a National Suicide Prevention Hotline by end of June, with officials citing rising suicide concerns and calling for wider counselling and community support. Public Transport Support: The Grenada Transport Commission reports EC$1.7 million invested in bus relief and fuel tax rebates (2025–2026), and says 50% duty-free concessions for essential bus parts and tyres is in final preparation. Sports (Regional Spotlight): In the Rome Diamond League, Grenada’s Anderson Peters finished second in the men’s javelin behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who won with 92.62m.

Visa & Investment Push: Grenada has approved visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders, starting in July, with plans for direct air links within six months to boost trade, tourism, and investment across sectors like aviation, real estate, education, agriculture, and fintech. Diplomatic Outreach: Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell met Canada’s Mark Carney in Toronto, with both sides stressing cooperation on sustainability, security, commerce, energy, and transnational crime. Regional Justice: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court named Madam Margaret Price Findlay as its new Chief Justice, effective April 9, 2026, reinforcing judicial leadership across OECS states including Grenada. Sports Spotlight: Grenada’s Anderson Peters finished second in the Rome Diamond League javelin, behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage, who set a new meet and national record with 92.62m. Energy Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports show Grenada County’s lowest midgrade gas price at $4.24 for the week ending May 30. Church & Community: Alyssa Joseph released “Favor,” a gospel track aimed at encouraging listeners to believe blessings can’t be blocked.