AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOECS Land Policy: OECS Director General Didacus Jules urged governments to provide crown lands to young farmers on transparent, bank-collateral-friendly terms, stressing inclusion shouldn’t be “ceremonial” and calling for disability participants to shape training and finance. Disability-Inclusive Jobs: A UN HireAbility campaign launched across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, pushing employers to break workplace barriers and sign a Disability Inclusive Employer Pledge—an idea traced to Grenada youth advocate Zinzee Noel. Grenada Education Clash: Grenada’s Ministry of Education says schools reopen Monday, 31 August, after noting a GUT notice has created uncertainty; the dispute turns on how the Education Act defines the academic year versus vacation and reopening orders. Police & Literacy Moves: The RGPF held its 49th Passing Out Ceremony for Recruit Class 2026, while the Ministry of Education rolled out the Grenada RISING Foundational Learning Programme pilot to boost literacy by age 9. Energy Procurement: Grenada issued an REOI for an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for dual circuit transmission lines, substations and solar PV under the RREIIF, with a 5-month contract. Regional Health Update: St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew arrived overseas for scheduled diagnostic tests after being admitted to JNF General Hospital, with acting PM saying government business continues.
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