AGP Executive Report

Healthy Food Policy Push: Caribbean leaders and health experts are urging faster action on evidence-based healthy food policies to curb the region’s non-communicable disease crisis, warning that ultra-processed foods and weak implementation are driving obesity and diet-related illness. Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy hosted a validation workshop for a revised Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, aligning the guide with the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-backed STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain improvements, with Grenada among participating countries. Public Procurement Upgrade: Grenada’s Central Procurement Unit and the G-CREWS project will hold a two-day procurement symposium on smart bidding and green procurement (10–11 June). Marine Life Protection: CYEN Grenada is calling on residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season by reducing noise, avoiding lights, keeping beaches clean, and not touching nests. Tourism-Health Link: CARPHA launched a Regional Tourism and Health Programme in Grenada to strengthen surveillance and early warning for tourism-related public health events. Woodford Environmental Concerns: Community groups are raising questions about industrial development at Woodford, citing planning law, environmental governance, and consultation issues. Nigerian Investment Drive: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerians from July and is pursuing direct air links to boost trade, tourism, and investment across multiple sectors.

Healthy Food Policy & NCDs: PAHO, CARPHA, OECS and the Healthy Caribbean Coalition held a webinar noting slow progress on non-communicable disease prevention, with Grenada among the few countries on track for 2025 targets, and calling out how trade, food insecurity and climate vulnerability complicate healthy-environment policies. Disaster Preparedness: A UK adviser warns Caribbean states face “compounding disasters” and stresses smarter disaster finance and planning, citing preparation lessons from recent hurricanes affecting Jamaica and Grenada. Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience hosted a validation workshop for a revised Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation (2025–2030), aiming for clearer, more practical public guidance. Tourism + Health Security: CARPHA launched Grenada’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme to strengthen surveillance and early warning for tourism-related public health threats. Fisheries Clean Energy: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable cold storage and support for low-carbon certification, with Grenada among participating countries. Sea Turtle Protection: CYEN Grenada urges residents and visitors to protect nesting sea turtles by reducing noise, lights and beach disturbance during the nesting season. Nigerian Investment Push: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerians from July and plans for direct air links, pitching opportunities across aviation, tourism, agriculture, renewable energy and digital innovation. Education Services Disruption: The Ministry of Education temporarily suspended in-person services at its Tanteen building for environmental interventions, moving support to phone and email. Public Procurement: A two-day procurement symposium (10–11 June) will focus on smart bidding, partnerships and green procurement, tied to climate-resilient water work.

Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy hosted a validation workshop for the revised Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, updating it for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2025–2030 with simpler language, clearer examples, and more public-friendly visuals. Marine Biodiversity Protection: CYEN Grenada is urging residents and visitors to respect sea turtles during nesting season—stay calm, keep noise and lights low, avoid touching nests or turtles, and report sightings to authorities. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-funded STAR-Fish is ramping up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold storage to strengthen resilience and low-carbon certification, with Grenada among participating countries. Tourism + Health Security: Grenada launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme to improve surveillance and early warning for tourism-related public health events, supporting a sector that drives over 25% of GDP. Public Procurement & Green Procurement: The Central Procurement Unit and G-CREWS will hold a two-day Procurement Symposium on smart bidding and partnerships, including green procurement, at Radisson Beach Resort (10–11 June). Community Concerns Over Woodford Development: Local groups continue raising questions about planning safeguards, environmental protections, consultation, and enforcement around industrial activity in Woodford, St John.

Caribbean Week in New York 2026: Tourism ministers and officials, including Grenada’s delegation, are meeting in Manhattan (June 1–5) under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to push a unified regional tourism front, strengthen resilience, and respond to shifting travel preferences. Climate adaptation planning: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience hosted a validation workshop for the Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, aligning the guide with the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030. Fisheries clean energy: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, with work across Grenada and other countries focused on renewable power, cold-chain upgrades, and low-carbon certification pathways. Public procurement support: Grenada’s Central Procurement Unit and the G-CREWS water sector project will hold a two-day symposium (June 10–11) on smart bidding and stronger partnerships, including green procurement. Protect sea turtles: CYEN Grenada is urging residents and visitors to respect nesting sea turtles by reducing noise, avoiding bright lights, keeping beaches clean, and reporting sightings. Woodford dispute: Community groups continue raising concerns about industrial development at Woodford, citing planning safeguards, environmental protections, and consultation/enforcement issues.

Food & Health Advocacy: Youth and civil society groups, including Grenada partners, are pushing a ban on ultra-processed food marketing in and around schools through “Hope for the Future 3.0” (May 28–June 6), warning that ads in school spaces shape unhealthy habits early. Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy hosted a validation workshop for the Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation (Grenada, Carriacou, Petite Martinique), updating the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 priorities with simpler, more practical public guidance. Marine Protection: CYEN Grenada is urging residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season—stay calm, keep noise and lights low, avoid touching nests, and report sightings to authorities. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable power and cold storage to strengthen resilience and low-carbon market options, with Grenada among participating countries. Public Procurement & Resilience: A 2-day Procurement Symposium (“Smart Bidding, Stronger Partnerships”) will run June 10–11 at Radisson Beach Resort, supporting greener, more transparent procurement practices tied to climate-resilient water work. Tropical Weather Outlook: A tropical wave is expected to bring showers to Grenada Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy hosted a validation workshop for the revised Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation (Carriacou and Petite Martinique included), updating the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 with clearer language, practical examples, and stronger links to national priorities. Public Procurement & Green Procurement: The Central Procurement Unit, with the G-CREWS project, will hold a two-day Procurement Symposium on 10–11 June at Radisson Beach Resort (Grand Anse) on “Smart Bidding, Stronger Partnerships,” aiming to boost compliance and transparency for vendors. Tourism + Health Security: Grenada launched the Regional Tourism and Health Programme (CARPHA) to strengthen surveillance, early warning, and response for tourism-related public health events—framed as both a health safeguard and a boost to destination resilience. Marine Protection: CYEN Grenada is urging residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season by reducing noise, avoiding bright lights, keeping beaches clean, and reporting nesting activity. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM’s STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable cold storage and support for low-carbon certification. Hurricane Readiness: Liberty Caribbean says it is ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, citing investments in network resilience and emergency response after Hurricane Melissa. Community Concerns at Woodford: Two community groups (WE ACT and Future Builders Community Network) are raising ongoing worries about planning safeguards, environmental protections, and consultation around Woodford industrial development. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring increased cloudiness and showers to Grenada Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Climate Adaptation Planning: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy hosted a validation workshop for the revised Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, updating the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 with clearer, more practical guidance. Marine Biodiversity & Community Action: CYEN Grenada is urging residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season by keeping noise and lights low, staying back from nests, keeping beaches clean, and reporting nesting activity or injured turtles. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is scaling up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable energy for cold storage and support for low-carbon certification, with Grenada among participating countries. Public Procurement & Green Procurement: Grenada’s Central Procurement Unit, with the G-CREWS project, will hold a 2-day Procurement Symposium on smart bidding and stronger partnerships (10–11 June) to improve transparency, compliance, and green procurement. Tourism Health Security: Grenada launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme to strengthen surveillance and early warning for tourism-related public health events, aiming to protect a sector worth over a quarter of GDP. Hurricane Readiness (Regional): Liberty Caribbean says it is ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, highlighting network resilience and faster emergency response after lessons from Hurricane Melissa. Digital Resilience (Regional): E. Jay Saunders will represent the Turks and Caicos at a UN ECLAC dialogue in Belize on digital resilience and data sovereignty, focused on keeping public services running during disasters and cyberattacks.

Caribbean Week in New York 2026: Tourism leaders from across the region, including Grenada, are meeting in Manhattan this week to push a more resilient, connected Caribbean tourism sector amid tougher global competition. Grenada Tourism + Health Security: Grenada has launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme, aiming to strengthen surveillance, early warning, and rapid response to public health threats—key for a sector that drives over 25% of GDP. Hurricane Readiness (Comms): Liberty Caribbean says it is ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, citing lessons from Hurricane Melissa and new investments to boost network resilience and emergency response. Woodford Planning + Environment Concerns: Community groups say Woodford residents’ rights are being ignored, alleging stop orders were not enforced and that construction proceeded without proper approvals and an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment. Climate + Water Stress Watch: A regional outlook flags drought lingering alongside a developing strong El Niño pattern, raising heat and freshwater pressure risks for islands including Grenada. Blue Economy Funding (OECS): OECS opened a second call for proposals under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme for value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management. Digital Resilience (Grenada link): Grenada’s new Digital Transformation minister role highlights priorities like connectivity, cybersecurity, and data governance—supporting resilience for public services.

Hurricane Readiness: Liberty Caribbean says it’s ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, pointing to lessons from Hurricane Melissa and new investments to strengthen network resilience and emergency response. Tourism + Health Security: Grenada has launched the Regional Tourism and Health Programme with CARPHA, aiming to improve surveillance, early warning, and coordinated response for public health events in the tourism sector. Community + Environment Governance: Woodford residents’ concerns are back in focus, with WE ACT and the Future Builders Community Network raising questions about planning safeguards, environmental protections, and consultation around ongoing industrial development. Public Finance Clarity: The Grenada Development Bank pushes back on misleading social media claims about its 2024 results, saying the loss was driven mainly by software write-offs and higher loan-loss provisions. Blue Economy Funding: OECS has opened Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme for fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management value-chain groups, offering USD 100,000–150,000. Climate + Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring showers to Grenada Saturday night into Sunday morning, while drought stress continues across parts of the Caribbean. Digital Resilience: E. Jay Saunders will represent the Turks and Caicos at a UN ECLAC dialogue on digital resilience and data sovereignty in Belize. New Luxury Resort: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, adding 120 rooms along La Sagesse Bay.

Climate Risk for the Eastern Caribbean: A new Caribbean-focused climate outlook flags 2026 as a year of prolonged drought, rising sea levels, and “Super El Niño” heat—pressuring aquifers, reservoirs, ecosystems, and agriculture, with Grenada named among islands facing water stress. Disaster Readiness: Global Empowerment Mission is set to host a Hurricane Preparedness Summit June 1, pushing better coordination and infrastructure resilience as storm intensification concerns grow. Local Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring increased cloudiness and showers to Grenada Saturday night into Sunday morning, with no cyclone formation expected in the next 48 hours. Blue Economy Funding: OECS launched Window 2 of its Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, backing value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management with grants up to USD $150,000. Africa–Caribbean Trade Push: Grenada’s PM used African Liberation Day to call for practical Africa-Caribbean cooperation in trade, investment, culture, and youth/technology links. Tourism & Environment: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is slated to open in November 2026, with a design pitched as connected to Grenada’s natural environment. Conservation Spotlight: Saadiyat Beach in Abu Dhabi ranked among the world’s top beaches, with hawksbill turtle protection and marine park conservation cited as key reasons.

Caribbean Climate Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring more cloudiness and showers to Grenada Saturday night into Sunday morning, while the wider region continues to face drought stress and extreme heat linked to a strong El Niño pattern. Blue Economy Funding: The OECS has launched the second call for proposals under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (Window 2), targeting value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management, with grants of USD $100,000–$150,000. Tourism Resilience in Focus: Caribbean Week in New York returns June 1 with Grenada among the delegations, spotlighting airlift development, inclusive and sustainability-minded tourism, and stronger regional marketing partnerships. Local Nature & Tourism Pressure: Community concerns over Woodford Bay highlight disputes over planning safeguards and environmental approvals tied to a cement batching plant and jetty clearing. Agriculture Innovation Push: Applications are open for the Global AgriInno Challenge 2026, seeking agrifood solutions for Small Island Developing States, including Grenada. New Luxury on the Coast: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, adding 120 rooms along La Sagesse Bay.

Climate & Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring increased cloudiness and showers to Grenada Saturday night into Sunday morning, with no cyclone formation expected in the next 48 hours. Drought Pressure: The wider Caribbean is facing 2026 climate whiplash—wet season delays, prolonged drought, rising sea levels, and “Super El Niño” heat—raising risks for water supplies, agriculture, ecosystems, and tourism infrastructure. Blue Economy Funding: OECS has launched the second call for proposals (Window 2) for Regional MSME Matching Grants, backing value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management across Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. GHG Data Support: Taiwan’s technical mission joined a national greenhouse gas inventory validation workshop in Saint Lucia, strengthening crop-emissions data work linked to regional measurement and reporting efforts. Tourism & Resilience: Grenada’s luxury tourism push continues with InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse set to open in November 2026, while Caribbean Week in New York spotlights sustainability and airlift planning for the next season. Governance & Environment: A Woodford Bay dispute continues online, with critics alleging planning and environmental safeguards were ignored during construction of a cement batching plant and jetty path.

Climate Data & Agriculture: Taiwan’s technical mission in Saint Lucia joined a CCMRVH greenhouse gas inventory validation workshop (May 22), focusing on improving crop-production emissions data under a Climate Smart Agriculture initiative. Hurricane Season Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring more cloudiness and showers to Grenada Saturday night into Sunday morning, with no cyclone formation expected in the next 48 hours. Blue Economy Funding: OECS launched the second call for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, backing value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management with grants of USD $100,000–$150,000. Disaster Readiness: GEM will host a Hurricane Preparedness Summit June 1 to align regional disaster readiness, response logistics and recovery planning. Health & Food Policy Link: A regional webinar highlights slow progress on healthy food policies tied to non-communicable disease targets, with Grenada noted among the few that have implemented key measures. Tourism & Environment: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, with design claims tied to Grenada’s natural environment. Biodiversity Spotlight: Grenada’s flower and garden push continues after another gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show, celebrating local tropical flora and spices.

Tourism & Nature: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, adding 120 beachfront rooms and positioning Grenada for a stronger premium travel push while highlighting “connection” to the island’s coastal environment. Blue Economy Funding: The OECS launched the second call for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, backing value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management with grants of USD $100,000–$150,000. Climate & Disaster Readiness: A UK-backed Caribbean disaster resilience commentary stresses that compounding disasters are now the norm, and points to smarter disaster finance and preparedness planning as hurricane seasons intensify. Food Systems & Health: A PAHO/OECS webinar update notes only a few countries, including Grenada, have implemented healthy food policies to meet NCD targets—linking diet-related illness to climate vulnerability and food insecurity. Local Environment Governance: A Woodford community commentary says planning safeguards and environmental protections were ignored, alleging stop orders were not followed and construction proceeded without proper approvals and an ESIA. Africa–Caribbean Links: Multiple African Liberation Day reports from Grenada call for practical trade, investment and cultural cooperation with Africa, including diaspora engagement.

Saharan Dust Advisory: Grenada’s Met Service is monitoring a moderate-to-dense plume of Saharan dust affecting the Eastern Caribbean, with conditions expected to continue in Grenada through 28 May; visibility may drop and people with respiratory issues are urged to take precautions. Disaster Readiness: Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) will host a Hurricane Preparedness Summit on 1 June 2026 to align regional leaders on coordinated readiness, response logistics, and recovery planning as storm intensification risks rise. Blue Economy Funding: OECS has launched the second call for proposals under Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, targeting value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management, with grants of USD $100,000–$150,000. Climate & Finance Warning: The Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) warns climate change is increasingly tied to economic stability, inflation, financial systems, and critical infrastructure, urging stronger national adaptation planning. Local Environment Governance: A commentary on Woodford raises concerns about planning safeguards and environmental protections, alleging stop orders were ignored and proper approvals and an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment were not secured. Tourism & Resilience Watch: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, adding a new luxury beachfront option along La Sagesse Bay.

Africa-Caribbean ties: Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell used African Liberation Day to call for practical cooperation with Africa—trade, investment, culture and diplomacy—while praising Nigerians in Grenada as a key part of national life. Blue Economy funding: The OECS launched the second call for proposals under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (Window 2), backing value chain groups in fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management with grants of US$100,000–150,000. Tourism and environment: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026, with 120 rooms designed to reflect Grenada’s coastal landscape and “connection” to place. Health and medicines access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across OECS states. Climate risk watch: Grenada’s Met Service is monitoring a Saharan dust plume affecting visibility and air quality, with respiratory precautions advised. Food policy push: A PAHO/WHO webinar on healthy food policies notes only a few Caribbean countries (including Grenada) have reached key targets, linking diet-related illness to climate vulnerability and food insecurity. Regional disaster finance: A UK adviser highlights how compounding disasters are reshaping Caribbean disaster response and the need for smarter planning and finance.