AGP Executive Report

Digital resilience for Grenada’s MSMEs: The Caribbean Development Bank and Barbados’ Small Business Association launched “Reengineering MSMEs for Growth,” backing at least 150 firms across Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to assess digital readiness, adopt practical tools, and build resilience—especially for women-led and underserved businesses. Blue Economy coordination: Grenada will host the 24th OECS meeting of Ministers Responsible for Living Marine Resources (3–4 Sept), aiming to strengthen regional cooperation on sustainable marine management and expand Blue Economy opportunities while protecting ecosystems that support food security and climate resilience. Marine conservation spotlight: Laluna Art Studio & Gallery opens Grenadian wildlife photographer John Griffith’s solo exhibition (28 Aug–Nov) celebrating Grenada’s biodiversity and marine life through conservation-focused photography. Climate-smart land management via AI: Grenada called for inclusive, capacity-building safeguards in using digitalisation and AI to support sustainable land management, land restoration and drought resilience under UNCCD science discussions. Renewables education push: Grenada’s PURC wrapped its Summer School Outreach, reaching 1,679 students with lessons on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water/electricity conservation. Tropical wave watch: Meteorologists say a new Atlantic tropical wave may bring showers to Grenada and nearby islands, with localized rain and elevated seas, but it’s not expected to become a major tropical threat.

Digital resilience for MSMEs: The Caribbean Development Bank and Barbados’ Small Business Association launched “Reengineering MSMEs for Growth,” backing at least 150 MSMEs across Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to boost digital skills, competitiveness and market access, with inclusion for women-led and underserved businesses. Digital trade policy support: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up a project to close trade-in-services data gaps using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT, helping member states build stronger export strategies and connect to global value chains. Blue economy coordination: Grenada will host the 24th OECS meeting of Ministers Responsible for Living Marine Resources and the Blue Economy (3–4 Sept), aiming to strengthen regional cooperation for sustainable fisheries and marine ecosystem protection. Climate-smart land management and AI: Grenada called for inclusive, capacity-building safeguards in using digital tools and AI to support land restoration and drought resilience, warning that weak connectivity and data access could widen inequalities. Local environment education: Grenada’s PURC completed its Summer School Outreach, reaching 1,679 students with lessons on renewable energy, energy efficiency and water/electricity conservation. Tropical wave watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave expected to bring showers to parts of the eastern Caribbean including Grenada, with localized rain and elevated seas but low chances of major development.

Digital resilience for Grenada’s MSMEs: The Caribbean Development Bank and Barbados’ Small Business Association launched “Reengineering MSMEs for Growth,” backing at least 150 firms across Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to boost digital skills, competitiveness and market reach, with inclusion for women-led and underserved businesses. Blue Economy coordination: Grenada will host the 24th OECS meeting of Ministers Responsible for Living Marine Resources and the Blue Economy on 3–4 September, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation for sustainable fisheries and marine ecosystem protection. Renewables and water education: Grenada’s PURC wrapped up its biggest Summer School Outreach, reaching 1,679 students with lessons on renewable energy, energy efficiency and water/electricity conservation. Land and drought resilience via tech: Grenada called for inclusive, responsible use of digitalisation and AI to support sustainable land management and drought resilience, warning that weak connectivity and data access could widen inequalities. Carriacou museum rebuild for storms: Carriacou’s museum board is seeking funding for a climate-resilient rebuild costing over EC$1 million, designed to better withstand future hurricanes. Wildfire risk in the region: Mississippi counties including Grenada were placed under outdoor burn bans due to hot, dry, windy conditions. Marine nature spotlight: Grenada wildlife photographer John Griffith’s solo exhibition opens 28 August at Laluna Art Studio & Gallery, highlighting birds and marine biodiversity.

Coastal & Blue Economy: Grenada will host the 24th OECS meeting of Ministers Responsible for Living Marine Resources (3–4 Sept), aiming to boost cooperation on sustainable fisheries, marine conservation and Blue Economy growth that supports livelihoods, food security and climate resilience. Governance & Accountability: The DPM says a “design, build and finance” road approach “completely ignored” Grenada’s procurement laws, arguing it sidelines competitive bidding and leaves the true costs and financing unclear. Climate & Resilience Planning: Grenada called for inclusive, accessible digitalisation and AI for land management, restoration and drought resilience at the UNCCD science and technology talks—warning weak connectivity and data access could widen inequalities. Regional Data for Action: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up a trade-in-services initiative using TiSSTAT to close services data gaps and help member states plan export strategies and join global value chains. Disaster Readiness for Schools: A New Zealand-funded OECS project strengthened disaster-resilient school infrastructure and emergency tools in indigenous communities in Dominica and St Vincent & the Grenadines. Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a tropical wave expected to bring showers to Grenada and nearby islands, with elevated seas and localized heavy rain possible. Local Resilience Infrastructure: Carriacou’s museum rebuilding is set to cost over EC$1 million, with a climate-resilient, hurricane-ready design to replace losses from Hurricane Beryl. Biodiversity Spotlight: Wildlife photographer John Griffith’s first solo exhibition at Laluna Art Studio & Gallery (28 Aug–Nov) highlights Grenada’s birds and marine ecosystems to push conservation awareness.

Procurement & Roads: Grenada’s Democratic People’s Movement says a “design, build and finance” approach for major road projects “completely ignored” the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act, warning of possible violations and a lack of public cost and financing details. Trade in Services Data: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC say they’ve wrapped up a project to close trade-in-services data gaps, using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT to help member states build stronger export strategies and join global value chains more effectively. Utilities & Kids: PURC completed its biggest Summer School Outreach, reaching 1,679 students and 172 facilitators across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique with lessons on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water/electricity conservation. Blue Economy Meeting: Grenada will host OECS ministers on living marine resources and the Blue Economy on 3–4 September, aiming to boost regional cooperation while protecting marine ecosystems that support livelihoods and climate resilience. Digital & AI for Land: Grenada urged inclusive, accessible digitalisation and AI for land restoration and drought resilience, warning that weak connectivity and data access could widen inequalities. Extreme Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to bring showers to Grenada and nearby islands, with seas elevated and localized heavy rain possible. Development Delivery: CDB and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active Grenada projects, including coastal protection, water, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring.

Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to reach Grenada by Tuesday morning, bringing a better chance of showers but with “broken” rain patterns across islands; localized totals of about 50–75mm are possible, and Atlantic seas may run higher (7–12 feet) as the system weakens. Climate Resilience & Culture: Carriacou Museum’s board says rebuilding will cost over EC$1 million, aiming for a climate-resilient, hurricane-ready, tech-savvy museum that preserves the historic 19th-century cotton gin site. Disaster-Ready Schools: An OECS project funded by New Zealand strengthened climate-vulnerable indigenous schools, including drainage upgrades and hurricane-protection doors at Atkinson Primary (Dominica), plus emergency power and communications. Development Delivery: The CDB and World Bank wrapped a joint portfolio review of 11 Grenada projects, including coastal protection, water supply, renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and health—agreeing follow-up actions to improve implementation and resilience. Regional Policy for Services: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC advanced evidence-based policymaking for trade in services across the OECS by improving services data through TiSSTAT. Education & Youth: OECS SKIP SKIP’s software development milestone supports a regionally interoperable post-secondary education digital ecosystem (KTIP, Virtual Campus, EMIS). Bilateral Links: PM Dickon Mitchell says Grenada-Qatar relations are “very good,” with deeper cooperation sought in education, healthcare, tourism, sports and economic development.

Tropical Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave expected to reach the eastern Caribbean late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with showers likely across Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada; impacts may include localized 50–75mm rain and elevated seas, though the system is expected to weaken. Disaster-Resilient Schools: OECS, with UNICEF support, wrapped up a project to strengthen disaster readiness at Atkinson Primary (Dominica) and Sandy Bay Government School (SVG), including drainage works, hurricane-ready doors, emergency communications, and backup power. Carriacou Museum Rebuild: The Carriacou Museum board says rebuilding the historic site will cost over EC$1 million, aiming for a climate-resilient, hurricane-capable, tech-savvy museum. Grenada Development Delivery: CDB and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after a joint review of 11 active projects in Grenada, spanning coastal protection, water, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy, and monitoring. Digital Resilience & Access: CTU and Grenada will host the 22nd Caribbean Internet Governance Forum and the 5th Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum, focused on building a resilient, trusted digital Caribbean. Trade Data for Growth: OECS concluded an initiative with UNCTAD and ECLAC to close services-trade data gaps using TiSSTAT, helping governments plan export strategies and join global value chains. Youth & Health: The REACH project marked International Youth Day with webinars and support for adolescent health across Grenada and other OECS states. Renewable Energy Focus: The CDB/World Bank review highlighted Grenada’s geothermal drilling and climate-smart agriculture work as part of strengthening resilience.

Regional Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to reach the eastern Caribbean by late Monday night into Tuesday, bringing showers and gusty conditions to islands including Grenada, with localized rain amounts around 50–75mm and elevated seas (7–12 feet); forecasters say it’s unlikely to become a major tropical threat but residents should still prepare for rough weather. Grenada Development Delivery: The Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank have agreed follow-up actions after a joint review of 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring—aimed at stronger implementation and resilience. Climate-Resilient Schools: An OECS project funded by New Zealand strengthened disaster-ready school infrastructure in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities, including drainage works and hurricane protection at Atkinson Primary in Dominica, plus emergency communications and backup power. OECS Data for Growth: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC have wrapped up work to improve evidence-based policymaking for trade in services across the OECS, using TiSSTAT to close services data gaps and help governments plan export strategies. Children’s Rights Plan: OECS unveiled a regional child policy and strategic plan for 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, using a whole-of-the-child approach to guide action across health, education, justice and protection.

Regional Trade & Resilience: OECS wrapped up a UN-backed push to close trade-in-services data gaps, using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT to help member states plan stronger export strategies. Public Sector Governance: Grenada’s Ministry of Finance has brought Ernst & Young on as exclusive executive sponsor for the 3rd Annual Conference of Directors of Public Sector Entities (23–24 Sept). Tropical Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to bring showers to Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Grenada by Tuesday, with localized heavy rain and elevated seas, though it’s expected to weaken. Children & Climate Resilience: OECS unveiled its Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, and a separate New Zealand-funded project strengthened disaster-ready school infrastructure in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities (including Atkinson Primary). Grenada Development Delivery: CDB and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active projects, including coastal protection, water supply, geothermal, climate-smart agriculture and health. Food Systems Innovation: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into local animal feed, aiming to cut import dependence. Local Safety Reminder: A Grenada drowning incident is under investigation after a child was found unresponsive near the river-sea area in Simon.

Tropical Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave moving through the Atlantic, expected to reach the eastern Caribbean by late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Grenada Impacts: The wave may bring broken showers across Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada, with localized rain of 50–75 mm and Atlantic seas possibly rising to 7–12 feet. System Outlook: Forecasters say it’s unlikely to become a major tropical threat and may weaken as it approaches. Climate-Resilient Schools: OECS and New Zealand support helped strengthen disaster-ready schooling in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities, including Atkinson Primary School in Dominica with drainage upgrades and hurricane-protection doors, plus emergency communications and backup power. Development & Resilience Funding: CDB and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active Grenada projects, including coastal protection, water supply, renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and health—aimed at stronger delivery and resilience.

Tropical Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave expected to reach Grenada and nearby islands by late Monday night into Tuesday morning, bringing a higher chance of showers but likely “broken” rain (some islands wet, others dry). Localized totals of about 50–75 mm are possible, with Atlantic seas rising to 7–12 feet as the system moves in; it’s also expected to weaken and may “fizzle” by Tuesday afternoon. Disaster-Ready Schools: OECS and New Zealand support helped strengthen climate-vulnerable indigenous schools, including Atkinson Primary in Dominica, with drainage upgrades, hurricane-protection doors, and emergency power and communications to keep learning going during storms. Grenada Development Delivery: The CDB and World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active Grenada projects, including coastal protection, water supply, renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and health—aimed at improving implementation and resilience. Food System Resilience: A regional push is exploring black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, cutting reliance on imported inputs. Youth & Health Programs: The REACH project marked International Youth Day with webinars and training to support adolescent health across Grenada and other OECS states.

Tropical Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave moving through the Atlantic, expected to reach the eastern Caribbean by late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with Grenada among the likely affected islands; showers may be “broken” (some places get downpours, others stay dry), with localized rain totals of about 50–75 mm and elevated seas reported around 7–12 feet, while the wave is expected to weaken and possibly “fizzle” by Tuesday afternoon. Climate-Resilient Schools: OECS, with UNICEF support, wrapped up a New Zealand-funded project to strengthen disaster-ready schools in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities, including Atkinson Primary School in Dominica (a new 100-foot drainage system for flooding and hurricane-protection doors) and Sandy Bay Government School in St Vincent and the Grenadines (emergency communications and backup power like solar lighting and generators). Development Delivery Check: The Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after a joint portfolio review of 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring—aimed at stronger implementation and resilience. Extreme Heat Risk: A new regional look at extreme heat highlights which countries are most exposed in coming years, underscoring heat as a major, often overlooked climate threat.

Regional Child Protection: OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled its OECS Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, built on a “whole-of-the-child” approach and shaped by input from children, parents and stakeholders, aiming for every child to feel valued, safe, supported and empowered by 2032. Education & Climate Resilience: OECS SKIP advanced regional digital learning for post-secondary education after a major software development milestone in Grenada, while a separate OECS/New Zealand climate resilience project strengthened disaster-ready school infrastructure in climate-vulnerable indigenous communities (including drainage, hurricane protection, and backup power). Storm Watch for the Region: A tropical disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and flooding/mudslide risk across the southeastern Caribbean tonight into Saturday, with Grenada among areas urged to prepare. Grenada Development Delivery: The CDB and World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring—highlighting geothermal drilling, climate-smart agriculture and water expansion. Food Systems Innovation: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, targeting reduced import dependence and stronger food resilience. Local Safety Tragedy: An alleged drowning near the river-sea meeting at Simon, St Andrew, ended with a child pronounced dead at the scene, as investigations begin.

Storm Watch: A tropical disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the southeastern Caribbean tonight into Saturday, with Grenada among those urged to prepare for possible flooding and mudslides. Disaster-Ready Schools: OECS and New Zealand-backed work to strengthen disaster-resilient indigenous schools highlights practical climate resilience—drainage upgrades, hurricane protection doors, and backup power for Atkinson Primary and Sandy Bay Government School. Development Delivery: CDB and the World Bank agreed follow-up actions after reviewing 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy, and monitoring—aiming for stronger results and resilience. Regional Child Protection: OECS and UNICEF unveiled the OECS Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, pushing a whole-of-the-child approach built from input by children and families. Education Tech Push: OECS SKIP (Skills and Innovation Project) marked a software development milestone in Grenada to build interoperable post-secondary education platforms across member states. Local Safety Tragedy: An alleged drowning in Simon, St. Andrew, has left a mother holding her lifeless child as investigations begin.

Storm Watch: A tropical disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds across the southeastern Caribbean tonight into Saturday, with possible tropical-storm-force gusts (up to 80 km/h), up to 150 mm of rain, and mudslide risk in places including Grenada. Disaster-Ready Schools: OECS and New Zealand-backed work to strengthen disaster-resilient schools in indigenous communities has concluded, including upgrades at Dominica’s Atkinson Primary School (drainage, hurricane protection) and emergency power and communications support. Project Delivery Push: The CDB and World Bank have agreed follow-up actions after a joint review of 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy (including geothermal drilling), and climate-smart farming. Heat Risk Spotlight: A new regional look at extreme heat highlights which countries are most exposed in coming years, underscoring heat as a fast-rising public health threat. Food System Innovation: Researchers across the Caribbean are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, aiming to cut import dependence. Youth & Health: On International Youth Day, the REACH Project is expanding adolescent health support across OECS member states including Grenada through training and webinars.

OECS Child Protection: OECS, with UNICEF support, rolled out a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, aiming by 2032 for every child in the Eastern Caribbean to feel safe, supported and empowered, with a “whole-of-the-child” focus across health, education, justice and protection. Grenada Project Delivery: The Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank concluded a joint portfolio review of 11 active Grenada projects, agreeing follow-up actions to strengthen implementation—covering coastal protection, water supply, health, education, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy and monitoring. Extreme Heat Risk: A new global look at extreme heat highlights how heat is becoming the deadliest climate threat, driven by humidity, weak cooling and outdoor work—an urgent reminder for Grenada’s heat preparedness. Storm Monitoring: NEMA in St Kitts and regional meteorologists are tracking Invest 92L in the mid-Atlantic, with conditions forecast to support possible tropical depression development toward the Eastern Caribbean by the weekend. Disaster-Ready Schools: A climate resilience effort upgraded Atkinson Primary in Dominica with drainage, hurricane-strength doors, and backup power and communications—showing what safer school infrastructure can look like across the region. Food System Resilience: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, targeting reduced import dependence and stronger food security.