AGP Executive Report

Transport Policy: Grenada’s Cabinet rejected blanket bus fare increases, with PM Dickon Mitchell saying any rise must be route-specific, while the government points to fuel tax rebates and other cost relief measures. Public Finance & Services: The Ministry of Education defended its handling of teacher salary delays after the GUT said 17 teachers were owed pay between Sept. 2025 and April 2026; officials insist all teachers are on the payroll and receiving salaries. Border & Health Security: Grenada issued an Ebola travel advisory tied to the WHO’s declaration of the Bundibugyo outbreak as a Public Health Emergency, adding enhanced screening and possible quarantine/21-day monitoring for arrivals. Legislation & Security: Government advanced the Advance Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record Bill, 2026, to strengthen how passenger data is collected and protected under a regional Caricom framework. Animal Health & Enforcement: Officials defended the euthanizing of two illegally imported, disease-positive horses from St Lucia and said legal action and stronger enforcement are underway. Regional Trade & Investment: Grenada hosted a high-level Canada–India Trade and Investment Mission focused on sectors like education, tech, pharma, tourism, manufacturing and services. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invited eligible Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants, with funding for fisheries, marine tourism and waste management. Infrastructure Update (Carriacou): Minister Tevin Andrews reported progress on Carriacou projects including Lauriston Airport upgrades, Windward Jetty redevelopment, and Bogles Road works.

Passenger Data Law: Grenada advances the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill, 2026, to set rules for collecting, sharing, storing and protecting API/PNR data under a Caricom-linked regional system. Teacher Pay Pressure: The Ministry of Education says teachers are on the payroll and being paid, after the GUT raised concerns about missed or partial salaries affecting 17 educators from Sept. 2025 to April 2026. Animal Biosecurity & Legal Action: Grenada defends the euthanizing of two Babesia-positive horses imported illegally from St Lucia, and says criminal referrals and enforcement steps are underway. Transport Costs: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell rejects a blanket bus fare increase, saying any changes should be route-specific while fuel rebates and concessions keep costs down. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites Grenada-based Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (US$100,000–US$150,000). Church Leadership Transition: Pope Leo XIV accepts Bishop Clyde Harvey’s resignation; Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of St Lucia is named Apostolic Administrator during the vacancy. Carriacou Infrastructure Update: Minister Tevin Andrews reports major progress on Lauriston Airport works, Windward Jetty redevelopment, and Bogles Road projects.

Border & Security Law: Government advances the Advance Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record Bill, 2026, to create a legal framework for collecting, sharing, storing and protecting API/PNR data for air and sea travel, aligning Grenada with CARICOM’s regional APIS. Education Pay: Ministry of Education pushes back after the Grenada Union of Teachers raised concerns over long-running salary delays, saying all teachers are on payroll and addressing missed or partial pay cycles. Public Transport Costs: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell rejects a blanket bus fare increase, saying any changes should be route-based and pointing to fuel tax rebates and parts concessions that have kept fuel prices capped. Animal Health & Enforcement: Veterinary authorities defend the euthanising and incineration of two illegally imported, Babesia-positive horses from St Lucia, while Grenada moves legal action and strengthens port enforcement. Health Advisory: Grenada issues an Ebola travel advisory tied to the WHO-declared Bundibugyo Virus Disease emergency, adding enhanced screening and 21-day monitoring for arrivals. Blue Economy Funding: OECS invites Grenada-based Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants (USD $100,000–$150,000) under the UBEC project. Local Governance/Infrastructure: Minister Tevin Andrews reports progress on Carriacou and Petite Martinique infrastructure, including airport night-landing works and jetty redevelopment. Church Leadership Transition: Pope Leo XIV accepts Bishop Clyde Harvey’s resignation; Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire is named Apostolic Administrator during the transition.

CHTA Visa Shock: The U.S. denied a visa renewal to Dominica-born Gregor Nassief, newly elected president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, sparking regional questions about whether it’s personal or tied to wider U.S. curbs linked to Citizenship-by-Investment screening. Grenada Animal Health: Grenada says it’s pursuing legal action after two Babesia-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without the required permits, and says it’s tightening port procedures and public education. Blue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for Window 2 matching grants, with value chain groups eligible for US$100,000–US$150,000. Diaspora Homecoming: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 with cultural events, business forums and investment discussions, plus added flights from major markets. Mental Health Push: Grenada is moving toward a national suicide prevention hotline as regional voices highlight a growing men’s mental health crisis.

Roseau Sand Project: A consultant defending BRAGSA’s state-led sand and aggregate harvesting ESIA told North Leeward residents the biggest risk is damage to fisheries, while admitting gaps including no full biodiversity plant inventory and calling the ESIA a “living document” to be updated. Animal Health Enforcement: Grenada says it’s taking legal action after two Babesia-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without permits, and says standard operating procedures will be distributed to ports of entry. Education Pay Dispute: The Grenada Union of Teachers accuses the Ministry of Education of downplaying delays, with some teachers reportedly waiting up to eight months for money owed. Diaspora Homecoming 2026: Organisers say the June 21–July 5 event will bring cultural and business activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with more flights added for returning nationals. Blue Economy/OECS Oceans Day: OECS marks World Oceans Day with a push for sustainable stewardship under the Blue Economy agenda, including fisheries, marine tourism and waste management. GEF Assembly: Grenada highlights small-island priorities at the GEF-9 cycle launch, pressing for faster, simpler access to environmental finance. Church Update: Pope Leo XIV accepted Bishop Clyde Martin Harvey’s resignation; Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire becomes Apostolic Administrator until a new bishop is named. Tourism Conservation: SPECTO closes turtle watching tours early due to a sharp drop in female leatherback nesting on Levera Beach.

Diaspora & Tourism: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with cultural events, heritage tours, community projects and business forums, plus added flights from the US, Canada, UK and the wider Caribbean. Immigration & Trade: The NNP government’s move to grant visa-free entry to Nigerians is drawing debate, with supporters framing it as an economic and diplomatic push for trade, tourism and investment. Public Finance & Jobs: The Grenada Union of Teachers says some educators are still owed money—up to eight months—accusing the Education Ministry of downplaying delays, while the ministry says most cases are resolved. Legal & Governance: Grenada’s High Court ordered the government to pay damages to former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell after finding his contract termination was wrongful. Culture & Policing: The Royal Grenada Police Force warns against unlawful masquerading that includes obstruction, property defacement, noise and intimidation. Environment: SPECTO is closing turtle watching tours early for the 2026 leatherback nesting season due to a sharp drop in female nesting activity. Church Affairs: Pope Leo XIV has accepted Bishop Clyde Martin Harvey’s resignation; Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire becomes Apostolic Administrator until a new bishop is named.

Public Finance & Jobs: Water Valley officials kicked off budget talks for FY2027, with department heads pressing for pay raises and equipment upgrades, as the Fire Department argues firefighters can’t stay competitive against nearby towns’ higher starting wages. Labour & Education: The Grenada Union of Teachers says some educators are still owed money—up to eight months—accusing the Education Ministry of downplaying delays, even as the ministry says most cases have been resolved. Courts & Contracts: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay damages to former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell after finding his contract termination wrongful, in a ruling that spotlights public-sector contracting risks. Diaspora & Travel: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 with cultural and business events across the islands, alongside added flights from major markets. Immigration Policy Debate: A visa-free entry move for Nigerians is drawing social-media backlash, with commentary framing it as an economic and diplomatic strategy. Environment & Tourism: SPECTO has closed turtle-watching tours early for the 2026 leatherback season due to fewer nesting females on Levera Beach. Governance & Faith: Pope Leo XIV has accepted Bishop Clyde Martin Harvey’s resignation, appointing Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire as Apostolic Administrator during the transition. Regional Security Talk: Jamaica reiterated the USS Nimitz port call was a routine goodwill visit, despite wider regional debate about US actions in the area. Health & Society: Commentaries highlight Grenada’s “double burden” of disease and call for stronger mental health support amid a suicide crisis.

High Court Ruling: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after finding his contract termination in 2023 was wrongful. Legal Pressure on Planning: A Woodford community group is weighing judicial review after alleging the Planning and Development Authority approved and allowed the Rayneau Development to proceed without required environmental safeguards. Tourism & Health Link: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA, training hotels and vessel operators under the THiS system to strengthen visitor-based surveillance. Environment Watch: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours early for 2026 after fewer leatherback females were seen nesting on Levera Beach, with similar declines flagged regionally. Diaspora Mobilisation: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 with cultural events, business forums, and added flights from key markets. Sports (Regional): SLNCA announced a trial squad for the Windward Islands Super 50 in Grenada, while Guyana backs hosting of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 pre-qualifiers that include Grenada in Group B. Public Safety: RGPF warned against unlawful masquerading that causes obstruction, property damage, noise, and intimidation.

Diaspora & Economy: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with cultural festivals, heritage tours, family days, community projects and business forums aimed at boosting investment and diaspora ties; organisers say extra flights are being added from the US, Canada, the UK and the wider Caribbean. Tourism & Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and expanding visitor-based disease prevention and control. Environment & Conservation: SPECTO has closed turtle-watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in nesting activity at Levera Beach, warning the decline may be regional. Governance & Courts: The High Court ordered the Government of Grenada to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after ruling his contract termination was wrongful. Public Order: The Royal Grenada Police Force warned against unlawful masquerading that includes obstruction, property defacement, noise and intimidation, urging reporting and enforcement. Local Development Dispute: A Woodford community group says it may seek legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental and health risks and planning safeguard failures. Church Leadership: Pope Leo XIV accepted Bishop Clyde Harvey’s resignation as Bishop of St. George’s, with Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire appointed Apostolic Administrator during the transition.

High Court Ruling: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after finding his contract termination was wrongful, in a case that raised wider questions about public-sector contracting and termination procedures. Local Legal Pressure: A Woodford community group, the Woodford Environmental Alliance for Community Transformation, has warned it may seek judicial review over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental harm, health risks, and planning safeguards not being properly followed. Public Safety & Culture: The Royal Grenada Police Force issued a reminder that masquerading must be lawful, citing recent unlawful acts tied to traffic obstruction, property defacement, noise, intimidation, and other public nuisances. Mental Health Support: Government says a National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to be operational by end of June, as officials report 5 suicides so far in 2026. Tourism & Health: CARPHA and ministries launched Grenada’s Tourism and Health Program to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention with hotel and vessel monitoring. Climate Finance Push: Grenada Development Bank, with Green Climate Fund support, is seeking a Climate Finance Public-Private Partnership Strategist to help ready the private sector for climate funding. Regional Spotlight: Grenada also highlighted Small Island priorities at the GEF Assembly in Samarkand, pushing for faster, simpler access to climate and environmental finance.

Court Ruling: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay EC$47,236 plus interest to former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell after finding his contract termination was wrongful, while rejecting a major retroactive salary claim—another reminder that public contracting must follow the rules. Local Planning Fight: A Woodford community group, the Woodford Environmental Alliance for Community Transformation, is moving toward legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental harm, health risks, and breaches of planning safeguards. Public Health in Tourism: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, training hotels and vessel operators and pushing visitor-based surveillance to strengthen health security at the tourism level. Mental Health Push: Government says a National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to be operational by end of June, amid reported increases in suicides in 2026. Regional Governance Watch: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index again flags Haiti at the bottom of the Caribbean table, while several regional states—including Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—rank higher. Opposition Politics: The NNP convention featured leadership changes in key posts and renewed election messaging, including promises to cut taxes on water and electricity. Business Access: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerian entrepreneurs and professionals starting in July, aiming to deepen trade and investment links.

High Court Ruling on Public Contracting: Grenada’s High Court ordered the Government to pay former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell EC$47,236 plus interest after finding his contract termination was wrongful, in a case that highlighted risks when public officers and consultants work under unclear or incomplete arrangements. Woodford Development Legal Threat: A Grenada community group, the Woodford Environmental Alliance for Community Transformation, has warned the Planning and Development Authority it may seek judicial review over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental harm, health risks, and breaches of planning safeguards. Tourism Meets Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, aiming to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Mental Health Push: The government says a National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to be operational by end of June, as officials report 5 suicides so far in 2026 versus 3 in the first five months of 2025. Regional Governance Watch: Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index again places Haiti at the bottom of the Caribbean table, while several other islands rank higher. Judicial Leadership in the Region: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court announced Margaret Price Findlay’s appointment as Chief Justice effective April 9, 2026.

Regional Governance & Corruption: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Haiti at the bottom in the Caribbean, while Barbados, The Bahamas and St. Vincent and the Grenadines lead the region—another reminder that public trust and accountability remain political priorities. Tourism + Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, training hotels and vessels on visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention. Mental Health Access: Grenada’s Lower House heard that a National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to go live by end-June, as officials cite rising suicide concerns in 2026. Opposition Politics: The NNP says it will “complete every single promise” and targets tax relief on water and electricity, while party convention results elevate Adrian Joseph’s slate in St George North-west. Public Service Scrutiny: A retired senior officer alleges police mishandled investigations into two major Grenada cases, including the death of ex-Senator Neilon Franklyn. Visa + Business Links: Grenada will grant visa-free entry to Nigerian entrepreneurs and professionals starting July, aiming to deepen trade and investment ties. Regional Diplomacy: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell met Canada’s Mark Carney to discuss cooperation on sustainability, security, commerce and energy. Judicial Leadership: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court confirmed Margaret Price Findlay as its new Chief Justice, effective April 9, 2026.

Tourism & Health Push: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, aiming to strengthen visitor-based surveillance, hotel and vessel registration, and infectious disease prevention through the Tourism and Health Information System (THiS). Public Safety & Justice Scrutiny: A retired senior police officer says police handling of two major cases—ex-senator Neilon Franklyn’s suspicious death and an alleged murder involving a British national—fell short before a coroner’s inquest was ordered, raising questions about investigation quality. Opposition Politics: The NNP says it will “complete every single promise” and pledges tax reductions on water and electricity, while party convention results reshuffled key executive roles, keeping Keith Mitchell dominant. Mental Health Hotline: Government announced a National Suicide Prevention Hotline expected to go live by end of June, amid reported increases in suicides in 2026. Regional Mobility Costs: A CDB report highlights traffic congestion as a development, public health, and climate issue across the Caribbean, with major productivity losses. Regional Governance: Canada’s PM Mark Carney met Grenada’s Dickon Mitchell, discussing cooperation on sustainability, security, commerce, and energy. Visa & Travel Policy: A Grenada-linked report says visa-free entry for Nigerian entrepreneurs and professionals begins in July, easing business travel and investment exploration.

Visa & mobility: Grenada’s visa-free entry for Nigerian entrepreneurs and professionals is set to begin in July, aiming to deepen business, education, and investment links between the two countries. Tourism push: Grenada has laid out an ambitious 12–24 month tourism agenda, focusing on product upgrades at major sites, better visitor access and safety, stronger digital marketing, and expanded community tourism. Public transport funding: The Grenada Transport Commission says EC$1.7 million was invested in public transport support via the Fuel Tax Rebate Programme and Western Bus Passenger Relief, with further duty-free concessions for bus parts and tyres in the final stages. Mental health: Grenada plans to launch a National Suicide Prevention Hotline by end of June, as officials cite rising suicide concerns in 2026. Regional governance: Senator Gloria Ann Thomas has been elected Vice President of the Inter-American Commission of Women’s Steering Committee, marking Grenada’s return to leadership after more than four decades. Regional courts: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court announced Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice effective April 9, 2026.

Grenada Visa Policy & Business Access: Grenada has opened visa-free entry for Nigerian entrepreneurs, professionals and investors starting July, aiming to deepen trade, education and tourism links and create a new Africa–Caribbean business corridor. Regional Governance & Justice: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court named Her Ladyship Madam Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice effective April 9, 2026—an OECS-wide leadership change with implications for rule of law and access to justice. Grenada in Regional Women’s Leadership: Senator Gloria Ann Thomas was elected Vice President of the Inter-American Commission of Women steering committee, marking Grenada’s return to leadership after more than four decades. Public Health & Food Policy: Caribbean health leaders and partners urged faster, evidence-based healthy food policies to tackle the region’s NCD crisis, citing slow progress since the 2007 CARICOM NCD declaration. Tourism Diplomacy: Caribbean tourism ministers and officials gathered in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, with Grenada among the delegations pushing a unified push for market share and “infinite experiences.” Accountability & Governance Debate: A commentary piece argues that public office should not be a license for personal enrichment, pointing to corruption convictions in the wider region as a test of whether deterrence will reach home.