AGP Executive Report

Weather Watch: A tropical wave is moving across the Lesser Antilles, bringing showery activity and thunderstorms near Grenada, with a low chance of flash flooding/landslides and an added concern for gusty conditions. Climate Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean waters are warming, pointing to more intense humid heat, longer drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and a higher risk of flooding from heavy rains later in the wet season. Disaster Risk Funding: The EU has provided support for Sendai Framework disaster risk reduction work in Grenada and other Caribbean states, including tools to track hazards and impacts and improve risk decision-making. Fisheries & Food Security: NOAA’s 2026 report to Congress lists Grenada among six countries flagged for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by foreign fleets, with the U.S. citing failures to improve since 2023. Tourism-Environment Link: The Grenada Tourism Authority and IMA Grenada signed an MoU to better coordinate destination branding and investment migration messaging, including sustainable development. Local Resilience Projects: Grenada’s climate resilience ministry is inviting quotations for office equipment under the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (CEGEB).

CARICOM Climate Agenda: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell is in Saint Lucia for CARICOM’s Heads of Government meeting, with climate change and climate financing front and centre, alongside agri-food systems and regional health security. Weather Watch for Grenada: A tropical wave is moving across the Lesser Antilles, bringing showery conditions and thunderstorms, with a low chance of flash flood/landslide; Grenada’s meteorological services are issuing updates as the system shifts. Heat and Drought Risk: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, raising the risk of prolonged humid heat, heatwaves, and drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, while heavy-rain flooding risk remains. Community Tourism Push: OECS is advancing community-based tourism through training in Saint Lucia, aiming to keep tourism benefits and revenues within local communities while protecting natural and cultural assets. Grenada Tourism + Investment Link: GTA and IMA Grenada signed an MoU to coordinate destination branding and sustainable development across tourism promotion and investment migration. Spice and Land Stewardship: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers plant spice trees across every parish, tying agricultural renewal to environmental responsibility. Disaster Resilience Funding: EU-backed support is helping implement the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction in Grenada and other OECS states, including tools to better track hazards and impacts. Renewable Energy Project Procurement: Grenada’s climate resilience ministry is inviting quotations for office equipment under the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (CEGEB) project. Animal Health Clarification (Regional): Saint Lucia reiterated that veterinary protocols were followed before two horses were exported to Grenada, after testing linked to equine piroplasmosis.

Tropical Weather Watch: A tropical wave moving across the Lesser Antilles is expected to bring heavier showers and thunderstorms to Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique late Monday night into Tuesday, with a risk of localized flooding and gusty winds. Heat & Drought Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño strengthening and warmer Caribbean seas could mean more intense humid heat, longer drought in parts of the region, and a higher risk of heatwaves, even as rainfall patterns shift. Disaster Preparedness Funding: The EU is backing Sendai Framework implementation in St Kitts and Nevis and also supporting Grenada under the EU-CA-RES push to improve disaster preparedness and recovery. Water & Resilience Moves: Grenada is inviting quotations for office equipment under the World Bank-backed Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility, while PURC is advertising vacancies for water and energy regulatory engineers. Tourism With a Climate Lens: Grenada’s GTA and Investment Migration Agency have signed an MoU to align destination branding with sustainable development, and OECS is training member states on community-based tourism that protects natural and cultural assets. Animal Health Dispute: Saint Lucia says its veterinary authorities followed approved protocols before two horses were exported to Grenada, after which Grenadian authorities euthanised them following positive Babesia spp. Regional Security Training: 32 officers and soldiers from across the Eastern Caribbean graduated from an RSS public order and instructors’ course, strengthening justice delivery capacity.

Weather Watch: A tropical wave is moving across the Lesser Antilles and is expected to bring periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with a heightened risk of localized flooding as soils saturate. Climate Outlook: The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum warns El Niño conditions and warming seas could intensify heat and prolong drought in parts of the region, while also keeping the door open for flooding from heavy rainfall later in the wet season. Disaster Risk Funding: The EU is providing support for Sendai Framework implementation, including work in Grenada to strengthen disaster preparedness and update national risk planning. Renewable Energy Procurement: Grenada’s climate resilience ministry is inviting quotations for electronic office equipment under the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (World Bank-financed). Land & Community Resilience: OECS is pushing community-based tourism as a people-centred way to protect natural and cultural assets while keeping tourism benefits in local communities. Agriculture & Environment: Volunteers across every parish took part in National Spice Replanting Day, planting spice trees as part of agricultural renewal and environmental responsibility.

Weather Watch: A tropical wave is moving across the Lesser Antilles and is already bringing showery activity and thunderstorms near Grenada, with a low chance of flash flooding/landslides and locally gusty conditions expected into Tuesday morning. Regional Climate Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, raising the risk of heatwaves and prolonged drought in parts of the region, while heavy-rain flooding risk remains during the wet season. Disaster Preparedness Funding: The EU is funding Sendai Framework implementation in Grenada and other OECS states, including support for disaster planning and a Delta Resilience Platform to better track hazards and impacts. Water & Utilities: Grenada’s PURC is advertising for regulatory engineers for water and energy performance monitoring, while Nawasa updates the public on ongoing salary and benefit negotiations with the PWU. Tourism + Sustainability: The GTA and Investment Migration Agency Grenada formalized a partnership to align destination branding with sustainable development, and OECS is pushing community-based tourism as a way to keep benefits within local communities. Agriculture & Land: National Spice Replanting Day mobilised volunteers across every parish to plant spice trees and support agricultural renewal.

Weather Watch: A tropical wave is moving across the Lesser Antilles and is expected to bring heavier showers and thunderstorms to Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique late Monday into Tuesday, with a risk of localized flooding and gusty winds. Climate Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, raising the odds of heatwaves and drought in parts of the region, while heavy-rain flooding risks remain through the wet season. Disaster Risk Funding: The EU is backing Sendai Framework implementation in the region, including support for disaster preparedness and updates to national plans, with a focus on better risk information and decision-making. Water & Utilities: Grenada’s PURC is advertising vacancies for regulatory engineers in water and sewerage, while Nawasa updates the public on ongoing salary and benefits talks with the PWU after industrial action. Land & Tourism: OECS is pushing community-based tourism through training in Saint Lucia, and Grenada’s GTA and IMA have signed an MOU to align tourism promotion with investment migration and sustainable development. Agriculture & Resilience: Grenada marked National Spice Replanting Day across every parish, linking agricultural renewal with environmental responsibility.

Weather Watch: Grenada is being monitored for a tropical wave moving across the Lesser Antilles, with showery activity and thunderstorms expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and a localized flooding/landslide risk into Tuesday morning. Disaster Risk Support: St Kitts and Nevis, Grenada and Suriname received EU funding to implement the Sendai Framework, including work to strengthen disaster plans and a Delta Resilience Platform to track hazards and impacts for better decisions. Renewables Procurement: The Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment & Renewable Energy invited quotations for electronic office equipment under the CEGEB project, supporting Grenada’s resilient renewable energy infrastructure push. Animal Health Dispute: Saint Lucia and Grenada continue trading explanations over the export and euthanasia of two horses after Babesia spp. testing, with Saint Lucia saying approved inspection and lab screening were completed before movement. Tourism + Investment Link-Up: The Grenada Tourism Authority and the Investment Migration Agency formalized an MOU to coordinate destination branding and sustainable development messaging. Spice & Land Renewal: National Spice Replanting Day mobilized every parish during Diaspora Homecoming, planting spice trees as agricultural recovery and environmental responsibility. Regional Climate Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño strengthening and warmer Caribbean waters could mean more heatwaves, slower drought relief in the Lesser Antilles, and shifting rainfall patterns.

Vision 75 & Diaspora Homecoming: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell used the Diaspora Homecoming Forum to push Vision 75, arguing Grenada’s next 25 years will be built by those who stay and by those who return—using technology to contribute from anywhere. Animal Health & Trade Dispute: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir says Saint Lucia followed procedures before two horses were euthanised in Grenada after Babesia spp. tests, while Grenada’s PM disputes Saint Lucia’s export permit record—keeping pressure on how cross-island animal health rules are handled. Disaster Preparedness Funding: The EU is funding Sendai Framework implementation in Grenada and other islands via EU-CA-RES, supporting risk systems and the Delta Resilience Platform to better track hazards and impacts. Procurement for Resilient Energy Project: Grenada’s climate ministry invites quotations for electronic office equipment under the CEGEB renewable energy infrastructure facility. Tropical Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring showery activity and thunderstorms across Grenada, with a low chance of flash flooding/landslides and an update due later today. Tourism + Investment Alignment: The GTA and Investment Migration Agency Grenada formalised an MOU to coordinate destination branding and sustainable development messaging. Spice Replanting Mobilisation: National Spice Replanting Day saw islandwide volunteer planting tied to Grenada Diaspora Homecoming, aiming to restore crops damaged by past hurricanes. Heat & Drought Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño strengthening and warm seas could mean more heatwaves and lingering drought stress in parts of the Lesser Antilles. Land Degradation Reporting Push: PISLM is backing Caribbean media awards categories focused on land degradation neutrality, urging more human-centred environmental reporting.

Disaster Preparedness Funding: The EU has provided dedicated support to help St. Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, Suriname and Belize implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, including work to update disaster plans and a Delta Resilience Platform to track hazards and impacts. Heat and Rain Risks: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, raising the odds of more intense humid heat, longer drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and heavier downpours that can trigger flooding. Tropical Wave Watch (Grenada): Grenada’s weather authorities are monitoring a tropical wave expected to move across Monday night into Tuesday, bringing cloudy skies, light-to-moderate showers, possible thunderstorms, and a risk of localized flooding. Water and Sewerage Sector Pressure: Nawasa says salary and benefit talks with the PWU are ongoing after industrial action began on 25 June, with negotiations set to resume following review. Spice and Land Renewal: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers plant spice trees across every parish as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming, linking agricultural recovery with environmental responsibility. Tourism + Investment Alignment: GTA and IMA signed an MOU to coordinate tourism promotion and investment migration messaging, including sustainable development and destination branding. Sargassum “Blue Gold” Idea: A regional group pitches turning sargassum into organic fertiliser and compost, after new beach-clearing equipment supported by UNDP and Japan. Local Capacity Building: OECS advanced community-based tourism policy planning in Saint Lucia, backed by EU funding, aiming to keep tourism benefits within local communities.

Tropical Weather Watch: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are being monitored as a tropical wave moves in late Monday night into Tuesday, bringing cloudy skies, light to moderate showers, possible thunderstorms, and a higher risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas. Spice & Resilience: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers across every parish plant spice trees as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026, framed as agricultural renewal after hurricane losses and a push to protect the “Isle of Spice” identity. Tourism + Investment Link-Up: The Grenada Tourism Authority and Investment Migration Agency Grenada formalized an MOU to align destination branding and sustainable development messaging, aiming to present Grenada consistently for travel, residence and long-term investment. Land Degradation Reporting Push: PISLM is sponsoring categories in the Caribbean Broadcasting Union media awards to boost environmental reporting on land degradation neutrality, stressing that media can make land issues “human” for better decisions. Regional Community Tourism: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to strengthen community-based tourism policies, with communities positioned as primary beneficiaries of tourism growth. Water Sector Staffing: Grenada’s PURC is advertising vacancies for regulatory engineers covering water and sewerage, and separately electricity, to strengthen performance monitoring and standards.

Tropical Weather Watch: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are being monitored for a tropical wave expected to bring cloudy skies, light-to-moderate showers and possible thunderstorms late Monday night into Tuesday, with a risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas. Coastal Protection Push: WINDREF is prequalifying contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline project in Grenville Bay (about 550m of shoreline), aiming for shoreline stabilisation works that will affect coastal and marine areas. Water & Sanitation Capacity: The PURC has advertised vacancies for Regulatory Engineer roles covering water/sanitation and energy services performance monitoring—key posts for regulating utilities and supporting sustainable infrastructure. Spice & Land Renewal: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers plant spice trees across every parish as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026, framing agricultural renewal as environmental responsibility. Regional Tourism Planning: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to strengthen community-based tourism policies, with a focus on keeping benefits in local communities and protecting natural and cultural assets. Nutrition Policy Workshop: EU–CaN and partners will host an OECS regional workshop (30 June–2 July) on healthy diets and nutrition awareness to tackle rising diet-related NCDs. Tourism + Investment Alignment: GTA and IMA signed an MOU to coordinate tourism promotion and investment migration messaging, including sustainable development and destination branding.

Climate & Weather Watch: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are being monitored for a tropical wave expected to bring cloudy skies, light to moderate showers and possible thunderstorms late Monday night into Tuesday, with a risk of localized flooding where drainage is poor. Agriculture & Resilience: National Spice Replanting Day on June 28 saw volunteers turn out across every parish to plant spice trees under the “From Roots to Legacy” theme, tied to Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 and framed as rebuilding after past hurricane losses. Water & Public Services: Nawasa says salary and benefit talks with the Public Workers’ Union are set to resume after a review following industrial action that began June 25. Regional Ecosystems & Gender: The OECS Commission launched a three-part Gender Mainstreaming staff training series (June 15), linked to the EC-STEMS project funded through the EU’s CARE programme, supporting sustainable land management and marine ecosystem restoration. Coastal Protection Planning: WINDREF is seeking prequalification for construction works under Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting shoreline stabilisation along Little Bay in Grenville Bay.

Weather Watch: Grenada is monitoring a central Atlantic tropical wave expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds late Monday night into Tuesday, with a key risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas. Coastal Resilience: WINDREF is inviting prequalification for contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting shoreline stabilisation along about 550m of Little Bay in Grenville Bay. Marine Pollution to Value: A Trinidad-based group is pitching a “blue gold” sargassum-to-wealth approach, using new beach-clearing tractors (with UNDP and Japan support) to turn harvested biomass into fertiliser and compost alternatives. Spice & Land Restoration: National Spice Replanting Day saw volunteers plant spice trees across every parish as part of Grenada Diaspora Homecoming, aiming to rebuild crops damaged by past hurricanes. Regional Climate Action: Canada and CARICOM renewed a strategic partnership with a results-focused action plan that includes climate action and resilience. OECS Capacity Building: The OECS Commission launched a three-part gender mainstreaming staff training series tied to sustainable land and marine ecosystem restoration work. Tourism-Sustainability Link: GTA and IMA signed an MOU to align tourism promotion and investment migration efforts, including sustainable development and destination branding.

Water Security: St Lucia’s long-running water crisis has escalated into emergency conditions for thousands, with residents still struggling despite major spending and a monopoly supplier. Coastal & Climate Resilience: A Trinidad-based group is pushing a “sargassum-to-wealth” plan, turning beach seaweed into fertiliser and compost to support food security. Grenada’s Water & Workers: Nawasa updates the public on collective bargaining talks with the PWU after industrial action over salary and benefits negotiations. Early Warnings & Disaster Prep: Grenada is advancing a Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System, part of multi-hazard early warning efforts supported by the ITU and World Bank. Living Shorelines: WINDREF seeks prequalification for coastal protection works under Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting about 550m of shoreline in Grenville Bay. Agriculture & Heritage: National Spice Replanting Day mobilised every parish to restore Grenada’s “Isle of Spice” crops after hurricane damage. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Canada–CARICOM renewed cooperation with a new action plan that puts climate action and resilience alongside security and economic growth. Tropical Weather Outlook: A tropical wave is expected to move through Grenada Monday night into Tuesday, bringing cloudy skies, showers and possible thunderstorms.

Tourism-Investment Alignment: Grenada’s Tourism Authority and the Investment Migration Agency formalised a strategic partnership via an MOU (signed June 17) to coordinate destination branding and sustainable development messaging, including joint international outreach and shared market intelligence. Nutrition Policy Push: The EU–Caribbean Nutrition initiative will host an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on healthy diets and nutrition awareness (June 30–July 2) in True Blue, bringing together regional bodies and Grenadian delegates to speed up practical policy action as diet-related NCDs rise. Sargassum “Blue Gold” Plan: A Trinidad-based environmental group is urging Government to turn the annual sargassum invasion into fertiliser and other farm products, building on new beach-clearing tractors backed by UNDP and Japan. Coastal Protection Procurement: WINDREF seeks prequalification of contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline project, targeting shoreline stabilisation along Little Bay (about 550m) in the Grenville Bay Area. Early Warning & Resilience Tech: Grenada is advancing disaster preparedness through participation in the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System project, including a validation workshop co-hosted in June with ITU and World Bank support. Climate Finance Pipeline: Caribbean climate-smart investment proposals are moving into funding talks after Barbados’ Climate Smart Summit, including recycling and waste recovery expansion pitches and blue economy financing ideas. Weather Watch: The Tropical Weather Outlook flags a low chance of tropical development and notes a tropical wave expected to pass through Grenada Monday night into Tuesday with showers and possible thunderstorms.

Nutrition & Health Policy: The EU–CaN initiative will host an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on Healthy Diets and Nutrition Awareness (30 June–2 July) at TrueBlue Bay, with Grenada Food and Nutrition Council support, bringing together PAHO, CARPHA, FAO and OECS delegates to tackle rising diet-related NCDs, with special focus on women, girls and youth. Sargassum “Blue Gold” Push: A Trinidad-based environmental group is urging Government to turn Grenada’s annual sargassum invasion into value—using new UNDP- and Japan-supported beach-clearing tractors to feed a local processing system for organic fertilisers and compost alternatives. Spice Replanting & Resilience: Grenada marked National Spice Replanting Day during Diaspora Homecoming 2026, aiming to restore nutmeg and other spices damaged by major hurricanes (Ivan, Emily, Beryl) and rebuild production after long recovery gaps. Coastal Protection Procurement: WINDREF’s Telescope’s Living Shoreline project is moving into contractor prequalification for shoreline stabilisation works in Telescope/Little Bay (about 550m of coast), targeting coastal resilience. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to pass near Grenada Monday night into Tuesday, bringing cloudy skies, light to moderate showers and possible thunderstorms. Climate Finance Link: Canada and CARICOM renewed a strategic partnership with a results-focused action plan that includes climate action and resilience, alongside security and trade. Digital Disaster Warnings: Grenada continues rolling out the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System validation work, strengthening multi-hazard early warning capacity with ITU/World Bank support.