AGP Executive Report

Ocean Governance in Focus: Grenada’s Blue Economy and Marine Affairs Ministry welcomed the launch of “Grenada’s National Framework for sustainable Ocean Governance,” a US$300,000 project aimed at ocean protection, climate resilience, and sustainable growth for the marine sector—highlighting fish exports and the role of fishing communities. Disaster Risk Financing: Grenada renewed CCRIF coverage after Hurricane Beryl, receiving US$44.04m, while this year’s premium rises to keep pace with recent regional disaster activity—part of broader efforts to protect lives and livelihoods. Youth & Land Restoration: CYEN Grenada marked World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought with a “Rangelands: Recognise. Respect. Restore.” push, calling out overgrazing, deforestation, and soil erosion pressures across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. Cleaner Communities Drive: The Grenada Tourism Authority launched a National Beautification Competition ahead of the Flower and Garden Festival (8–15 Nov 2026), encouraging schools and communities to create “cleaner, greener” public spaces. Blue Economy Skills: ECCB named Phillip John (SVG) the 2026 ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholar to study Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London, aligning training with climate resilience and evidence-based policy.

Disaster Risk Finance: Grenada is renewing CCRIF coverage after Hurricane Beryl, with payouts of US$44.04m, and is also spending over US$2m this year to insure against hurricanes and other natural disasters—while premiums rise as the region faces repeated climate shocks. Ocean Governance & Blue Economy: Grenada has launched a National Framework for sustainable Ocean Governance (US$300,000), aiming to protect the marine environment while supporting climate resilience and inclusive growth for fisheries, tourism, and fishing communities. Land & Drought Action: CYEN Grenada marked World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought with a focus on rangelands—urging youth to recognise, respect, and restore degraded grazing lands through sustainable management. Waste & Clean Communities: The Grenada National Stadium Authority and GSWMA revived “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” to reward schools for cleanliness and responsible waste disposal during sports events. Youth Climate Storytelling: Island Life book launch at Belmont Estate highlighted young authors’ stories of rebuilding farms after a powerful hurricane, linking traditional agriculture, food security, and climate-resilient farming. Tourism Greening: Grenada Tourism Authority opened registration for a National Beautification Competition ahead of the Flower and Garden Festival, pushing “cleaner, greener” community spaces. Regional Climate-Linked Fisheries: CRFM’s STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy for fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable cold storage and low-carbon certification support across participating countries including Grenada.

Climate Risk Finance: Grenada renewed CCRIF catastrophe coverage after Hurricane Beryl, securing a US$44.04m payout and adding a US$20m World Bank contingency line, while spending over US$2m this year to insure against hurricanes and extreme rainfall as premiums rise with recent storms. Ocean Governance: Grenada’s Blue Economy and Marine Affairs ministry launched “Grenada’s National Framework for sustainable Ocean Governance,” a US$300,000 project aimed at ocean protection, climate resilience, and sustainable growth for fisheries, tourism, and food security. Land & Drought Action: CYEN Grenada marked World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought with “Rangelands: Recognise. Respect. Restore.,” urging youth to protect pasturelands from overgrazing, deforestation, and soil erosion. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM’s STAR-Fish project will push low-carbon solutions for fisheries and aquaculture across the region, including renewable energy and cold storage for better cold-chain efficiency in Grenada and other beneficiary states. Waste & Sports Cleanliness: The Grenada National Stadium Authority and GSWMA revived “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash,” rewarding schools for cleanliness and responsible waste management during sports events. Local Green Tourism Push: The Grenada Tourism Authority launched a National Beautification Competition ahead of the Flower and Garden Festival (8–15 Nov 2026), with registration open until 30 June. Regional Trade & Sustainability: The Dominican Republic hosts the CARIFORUM–EU Joint Council meeting for the first time, with leaders pointing to a shared agenda that includes sustainable development.

Disaster Risk Finance: Grenada is renewing CCRIF coverage after Hurricane Beryl, with a US$44.04m payout and a higher premium this year (over US$2m) as the country boosts financial defenses against hurricanes and extreme rainfall. Blue Economy & Ocean Governance: The Ministry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs has launched Grenada’s National Framework for sustainable Ocean Governance (US$300,000 project), aiming for climate-resilient, inclusive growth for fisheries, food security, exports and tourism. Marine Pollution & Sargassum: A new look at sargassum explains how shifting ocean conditions and currents drive the seaweed’s Caribbean arrivals—and why it can be repurposed beyond beach nuisance. Community Cleanliness: Grenada’s National Stadium Authority and Solid Waste Management Authority reintroduced the “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” push, rewarding schools for cleaner sports events and better waste disposal. Tourism Greening: The Grenada Tourism Authority launched a National Beautification Competition ahead of the Flower and Garden Festival (8–15 Nov 2026), encouraging schools and communities to create “cleaner, greener” public spaces. Local Environment Jobs: Beacon Insurance is advertising a Grenada Operations Manager role, while other listings continue to circulate. Missing Person Update (non-environment): In Grenada County, Mississippi, a missing 66-year-old man was found dead with no foul play suspected.

Ocean Governance: Grenada’s Ministry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs welcomed the launch of “Grenada’s National Framework for sustainable Ocean Governance,” a US$300,000 project aimed at protecting the marine environment while supporting climate resilience and inclusive blue economy growth. Blue Economy Funding: The OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs in Grenada to join virtual information sessions for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000 for fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management value chain groups. Disaster Risk Finance: Grenada renewed CCRIF coverage, with the premium rising to reflect recent regional disaster activity, alongside a World Bank contingency line of credit to strengthen financial defenses against hurricanes and extreme rainfall. Marine Pollution & Reuse: A new look at sargassum explains why the seaweed keeps washing ashore—and how it can be turned into useful products rather than just a nuisance. Community Cleanliness: The GNSA and GSWMA reintroduced “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” to cut waste at sporting events, rewarding schools for responsible waste management. Local Infrastructure (Carriacou): Updates from Carriacou and Petite Martinique show progress on climate-resilient aviation, jetty, and road works following Hurricane Beryl.

Blue Economy & Ocean Governance: Grenada’s Ministry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs welcomed regional representatives to launch “Grenada’s National Framework for sustainable Ocean Governance,” a US$300,000 project aimed at ocean protection, climate resilience, and sustainable growth for fisheries and tourism. Disaster Risk Financing: Grenada renewed CCRIF coverage after Hurricane Beryl, receiving US$44.04m, while also drawing on a US$20m World Bank contingency line; the country will spend over US$2m this year to keep hurricane and extreme rainfall insurance active as premiums rise with recent regional disasters. Coastal & Marine Pollution Insights: A new look at sargassum explains how the seaweed’s blooms form and why it can become both a nuisance and a resource as it travels into the Caribbean. Community Cleanliness Drive: The GNSA and GSWMA’s “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” competition returned to push schools and sports crowds toward responsible waste disposal. Local Environment Stewardship: Grenada’s National Beautification Competition was launched ahead of the Flower and Garden Festival (8–15 Nov 2026), inviting schools and communities to create cleaner, greener public spaces. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says it’s scaling clean energy support for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture under the STAR-Fish project, including renewable options for cold storage and low-carbon upgrades. Marine Conservation Tech: A roundup of underwater sculptures highlights how some installations double as artificial reefs, supporting marine life while drawing divers away from fragile coral areas.

National Beautification & Garden Tourism: Grenada Tourism Authority, with the Ministry of Agriculture’s 4-H Unit, launched a National Beautification Competition ahead of the inaugural Grenada Flower and Garden Festival (8–15 Nov 2026). Schools, community groups and individuals can register now (deadline 30 June) to improve roadside, community and school gardens—aimed at cleaner, greener public spaces and youth-led environmental stewardship. Ocean Governance & Blue Economy: The Ministry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs welcomed launch of Grenada’s National Framework for sustainable Ocean Governance, funded at US$300,000, to support ocean protection, climate resilience and sustainable growth for fisheries, tourism and marine livelihoods. Fisheries Clean Energy for Resilience: CRFM is ramping up clean energy work under the STAR-Fish Project (US$Can 4.324m), including renewable energy and low-carbon cold storage and certification support for fisheries and aquaculture across participating countries, with Grenada included. Waste & Sports Cleanliness: GNSA and GSWMA held prizegiving for “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash,” rewarding schools for responsible waste management during sports events—reintroducing accountability after concerns about litter at facilities. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to cross Grenada today, with increased cloudiness and showery activity; no cyclone formation expected in the next 48 hours.

Blue Economy & Ocean Governance: Grenada’s Ministry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs welcomed regional representatives to launch “Grenada’s National Framework for sustainable Ocean Governance,” backed by a US$300,000 project aimed at ocean protection, climate resilience, and sustainable growth for fisheries and marine livelihoods. Community Cleanliness & Waste: The Grenada National Stadium Authority and GSWMA wrapped up the “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” competition, pushing schools and sports crowds toward cleaner, more responsible waste disposal. Marine Life & Ecotourism Pressure: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours early in Grenada’s 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in nesting females, with similar declines reported in Trinidad—raising concerns about broader environmental drivers. Local Greening for Tourism: The Grenada Tourism Authority launched a National Beautification Competition ahead of the Grenada Flower and Garden Festival (8–15 Nov 2026), inviting schools and communities to improve public and tourism spaces. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM says it’s ramping up clean energy support under the STAR-Fish project (including Grenada), targeting renewable power and low-carbon upgrades like cold storage for fisheries resilience. Regional Blue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (USD $100k–$150k) across fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management. Weather Watch: A tropical wave’s axis is near Grenada and another is expected to bring more cloudiness and showers to the southern Windward Islands.

Blue Economy & Fisheries: Grenada’s Ministry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs welcomed the launch of “Grenada’s National Framework for sustainable Ocean Governance,” a US$300,000 project aimed at ocean protection, climate resilience, and sustainable growth for the marine sector and fishing communities. Ocean Conservation & Tourism: St. Patrick’s SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach, with similar declines reported in Trinidad. Marine Governance Support: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs in Grenada (plus St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines) to join virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants, with funding for fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management value-chain groups. Community Cleanliness: The Grenada National Stadium Authority and GSWMA held prizegiving for the renewed “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” competition, pushing cleaner sports events and better waste disposal habits. Local Environment Education: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides marked World Environment Day with a river health field activity in St David, using macroinvertebrates to assess water quality. Sustainable Ocean Leadership Loss: Compete Caribbean+ marked the passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, a champion of the Caribbean blue economy and fisheries work.

Marine Life & Tourism: SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 nesting season, citing a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach and warning the decline may be wider across the region. Enforcement & Wildlife Protection: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback sea turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse and reminded the public that the leatherback fishery is closed (1 April–31 August) under SRO rules. Blue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (grants of US$100,000–US$150,000), with sessions on June 12 and June 26. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says it is scaling clean energy work under the STAR-Fish project to help fisheries and aquaculture adapt to rising energy costs and climate pressures, including renewable cold storage and low-carbon certification support in Grenada and other countries. Water Quality & Youth Learning: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides marked World Environment Day with a river field activity in St David, using macroinvertebrates to assess river health and find signs of relatively good water quality. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank is seeking a climate finance public-private partnership strategist to help prepare Grenada’s private sector for climate finance access and investment planning. Local Waste Discipline: GNSA and GSWMA’s Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash competition returned to reward schools for cleaner sports events and better waste disposal habits. Transport Support: Government support for bus operators continues, including fuel tax rebates and passenger fare relief, plus approved maintenance cost concessions for tyres and parts.

Marine Conservation Under Pressure: SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 nesting season after a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach, warning the decline may be regional. Illegal Wildlife Harm: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback near Solamente Guesthouse (13 May) and reiterated the closed-fishery rules for turtles and sea urchins, including the Levera Beach closure. Blue Economy & Fisheries Resilience: The CRFM STAR-Fish project is ramping up clean energy support for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable power and cold storage to strengthen resilience and low-carbon development (with Grenada among participating countries). Water Quality in Action: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides marked World Environment Day with a river field activity in St David, using macroinvertebrates to assess water health and find signs of relatively good conditions. Local Waste Accountability: GNSA and GSWMA’s “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” prizegiving highlighted schools’ cleaner-event efforts, aiming to cut down waste left after sports activities. Transport Support: Government says it invested over EC$1.7m (2025–2026) to help bus operators with fuel and maintenance costs while protecting commuter fares, with further tyre and parts concessions approved.

Marine Wildlife & Tourism: SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 nesting season, citing a sharp drop in female nesting activity on Levera Beach and warning the decline may be wider across the region. Enforcement & Marine Protection: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse and reminded the public that the leatherback fishery is closed (with Levera Beach closed for all leisure and fishing activities). Blue Economy Funding & Jobs: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs in Grenada (plus St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines) to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants, with funding aimed at fisheries, marine tourism and waste management. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says it is scaling up clean energy support under the STAR-Fish project, including renewable cold storage and low-carbon upgrades for fisheries and aquaculture across participating countries including Grenada. Water Quality & Youth Learning: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides marked World Environment Day with a river field activity in St David, using macroinvertebrates to assess water health and spot freshwater species linked to good water quality. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank is seeking a climate finance public-private partnership strategist to help prepare Grenada’s private sector for climate finance access and investment planning.

Blue Economy & Marine Life: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours for the rest of Grenada’s 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach, with similar declines reported in Trinidad—raising concerns that the issue may be regional. Wildlife Protection: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback sea turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse and reiterated the closed-fishery rules and 1 April–31 August 2026 restrictions. Water & Environment Education: Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) and St George’s University hosted World Environment Day activities in St David, using river macroinvertebrates to assess water health; students found species linked to relatively good water quality. Blue Economy Finance & Jobs: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual information sessions for Window 2 matching grants (USD $100,000–$150,000), while Grenada’s Investment Migration Agency (IMA) is recruiting an Accounts Manager. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank seeks a Climate Finance Public-Private Partnership Strategist to help mobilise private sector investment for climate-resilient, low-carbon growth. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says it’s scaling clean energy support under the STAR-Fish project to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture resilience, including renewable energy and cold-chain improvements across participating countries including Grenada. Local Waste Action: GNSA and GSWMA’s Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash competition recognised schools for cleanliness and responsible waste disposal during sports events. Public Transport Support: Grenada’s Transport Commission reports EC$1.7m in 2025–2026 support to bus operators to keep fares affordable, including fuel tax rebates and a tyre/parts concession approved by Cabinet.

Blue Economy & Marine Protection: SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 nesting season after a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach, with similar declines reported in Trinidad—raising concerns that the problem may be wider than Grenada. Enforcement & Wildlife: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle on 13 May near Solamente Guesthouse and reminded the public that the leatherback closed fishery runs 1 April–31 August 2026. Ocean Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (Fisheries, Marine Tourism, Waste Management), with value chain group grants of US$100,000–US$150,000. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM says it’s scaling clean energy work under the STAR-Fish project to help fisheries and aquaculture adapt to climate pressures, including renewable cold storage and low-carbon certification support. Local Environment Education: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides marked World Environment Day with a river health field activity in St David, using macroinvertebrates to check water quality. Climate & Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to cross Grenada and bring increased cloudiness and showery activity, with no cyclone formation expected in the next 48 hours.

Blue Economy & Fisheries: Grenada is among countries benefiting from CRFM’s STAR-Fish clean energy push, aiming to cut energy costs and strengthen fisheries resilience with renewable tech and cold-chain upgrades. Marine Conservation: SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours early for 2026 after a sharp drop in nesting females on Levera Beach, with similar declines reported in Trinidad. Wildlife Protection: Grenada’s Blue Economy and Marine Affairs ministry condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle on 13 May and reminded the public that the leatherback fishery remains closed. Waste & Schools: GNSA and GSWMA honoured schools in the “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” competition, renewing efforts to keep sporting events cleaner. Water Quality Education: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides marked World Environment Day by assessing river health with students using macroinvertebrates. Local Environment Scrutiny: A consultant defending the Roseau sand ESIA said the biggest risk is to fisheries, while admitting gaps in plant biodiversity inventory. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank is seeking a climate finance public-private partnership strategist to help local firms access climate funding.

Blue Economy & Oceans: OECS marked World Oceans Day 2026 with a push to “reimagine” the Blue Economy, linking fisheries, marine tourism and waste management to climate-resilient stewardship across 12 OECS states. Blue Economy Funding: OECS also invited Blue Economy MSMEs to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 grant opportunities (June 12 and June 26), with grants of US$100,000–US$150,000 for value chain groups in Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Fisheries Clean Energy: CRFM says it’s scaling clean energy support under the STAR-Fish project, targeting lower-carbon cold storage and low-carbon certification to help fisheries cope with rising energy costs and climate pressures, with Grenada among beneficiary countries. Marine Life Protection: SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours early for 2026 after a sharp drop in nesting females on Levera Beach, and BEMA condemned an illegal leatherback slaughter (May 13) while reiterating the closed season rules. Waste & Schools: GNSA and GSWMA honoured schools in the “Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash” competition, aiming to cut event-related litter and boost responsible waste disposal. Water Quality Education: GWP-C celebrated World Environment Day with a river field activity in St David, using macroinvertebrates to assess water health and highlight good water quality.