AGP Executive Report

Digital Resilience for Grenada: Grenada is validating its place in the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS) project, co-hosting a workshop with ITU and the World Bank to strengthen disaster alerts across the Eastern Caribbean. Public Health Research: CariGenetics and St George’s University are bringing the Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study to Grenada, targeting 1,000 men with free PSA tests for earlier detection. STEM & Skills: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6 start) will train 14–18 year-olds across ECCU territories, with a focus on AI, Python, and design thinking. Coastal Protection: WINDREF is prequalifying contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline coastal works in Grenada’s Grenville Bay area, covering about 550m of shoreline stabilization. Energy & Water Regulation Jobs: PURC has openings for Regulatory Engineer roles in Water/Sewerage and in Electricity, focusing on standards, monitoring, and compliance. Scholarships: Morocco is offering 2026–2027 scholarships for Grenadians (including Computer Science, Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems, and Big Data).

Health Research: CariGenetics’ Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study is expanding to Grenada, building on Bermuda and St Lucia cohorts, with free PSA tests for 1,000 men to support earlier detection. Disaster Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre is urging calm but readiness after major Venezuela earthquakes, noting regional disruption and a small uptick in nearby seismic activity while stressing events aren’t clearly tied to one fault. Digital Resilience: Grenada is moving ahead with the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS), co-hosting a validation workshop to strengthen early alerts via telecoms tech. STEM & Skills: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp (starting July 6) targets ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, with AI-focused programming and leadership training. Education & Scholarships: Morocco scholarship opportunities for Grenadians (2026–2027) include STEM and Big Data options, while OECS’s Camille Andrew earned an MD in Morocco with highest honors. Coastal Tech: WINDREF’s Telescope’s Living Shoreline project is seeking prequalified contractors for shoreline protection works in Grenada.

US Immigration Policy: The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, blocking President Trump’s attempt to restrict it under the 14th Amendment. Digital Resilience: Grenada is moving ahead with the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System to strengthen disaster alerts using modern telecoms. STEM for Youth: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp (starting July 6) will train 14–18 year olds across ECCU states, including Grenada, with tech and AI-focused skills. Earthquake Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre urged Caribbean residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela quakes, noting disruption across the region but no direct link to a single fault system. Coastal Protection: WINDREF is inviting contractors to prequalify for Telescope’s Living Shoreline coastal works in Grenada’s Grenville Bay area. Education & Scholarships: Morocco is offering 2026–2027 scholarships for Grenadians, including computer science, engineering, renewable energy, and big data at Al Akhawayn University. Health & Research: A Grenada-linked medical story highlights international training pathways, while regional fisheries research proceedings are now available online via CRFM.

Sargassum “Blue Gold” Push: A Trinidad-based group, SynergySphereCASA, says Grenada’s new UNDP- and Japan-backed beach-clearing tractors should be paired with local processing to turn harvested sargassum into organic fertiliser and compost alternatives for food security. Digital Resilience: Grenada is advancing a Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS) project, co-hosting a validation workshop with Eastern Caribbean partners to strengthen early warnings via modern telecoms. Earthquake Preparedness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urges calm but readiness after major Venezuela quakes, noting the events disrupted the Caribbean Plate and may increase regional seismic activity, while stressing no direct link to one fault system. STEM for Youth: ECCB will launch a free 4-week STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, with a focus on AI skills, Python, design thinking, and collaboration. AI in CARICOM: Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell calls for faster CARICOM action on AI and digital transformation, stressing measurable rollout, cybersecurity, and regional cooperation. Education Abroad (Tech/Engineering): Morocco offers 2026–2027 scholarships for Grenadians, including Computer Science, Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems Engineering, and Big Data master’s options. Grenada School Results: Grenada reports 1,709 students completed the 2026 CPEA, with 1,601 passing (50%+), supporting placements into secondary school.

Sargassum “Blue Gold” push: Trinidad-based SynergySphereCASA says Grenada can turn the annual sargassum invasion into fertiliser and compost by pairing new beach-clearing tractors (with UNDP and Japan support) with a local processing system. Digital resilience: Grenada is moving ahead on a Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS) project, co-hosting a validation workshop to strengthen disaster alerts using modern telecoms. Earthquake preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre urges calm but readiness after major Venezuela quakes, noting the Caribbean Plate can be affected and that stress changes don’t always point to a single fault link. STEM for youth: ECCB launches a free 4-week STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, with AI and Python plus design thinking and collaboration. AI push in CARICOM: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell calls for faster CARICOM action on AI, digital skills, cybersecurity, and measurable implementation. Education scholarships: Morocco offers 2026–2027 scholarships for Grenadians (including Computer Science, Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Big Data).

Sargassum “Blue Gold” Push: A Trinidad-based environmental group, SynergySphereCASA, says the region’s annual sargassum problem can be turned into “high-value” organic fertilisers and compost, urging a processing system to match new beach-clearing tractors backed by UNDP and Japan. Disaster Readiness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre tells Caribbean residents not to panic after major Venezuela earthquakes, noting a small rise in regional quakes and stressing preparedness in the active seismic zone. Digital Resilience for Grenada: Grenada is moving ahead with the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS), part of ITU/World Bank’s Early Warnings for All, to strengthen public safety using modern telecoms. STEM for Youth: ECCB launches a free 4-week STEM Camp (July 6) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, with AI and Python plus design thinking and collaboration. Scholarships & Skills: Morocco offers 2026–2027 scholarships for Grenadians, including Computer Science, Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems, and Big Data (Master’s).

Disaster Preparedness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre is urging Caribbean residents not to panic after major Venezuela earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) disrupted the Caribbean Plate, noting a small rise in regional quake activity and stressing there’s no clear link to a single fault system—still, the region should stay ready. Digital Resilience: Grenada is pushing ahead with the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS), co-hosting a validation workshop to strengthen early warnings using modern telecoms, led by ITU and the World Bank with regional support from CTU. STEM for Youth: ECCB will launch a free 4-week STEM Camp starting July 6, aiming to build AI and digital skills for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Grenada. Education & Tech Skills: Grenada also has scholarship opportunities for 2026–2027 via Morocco (including computer science, engineering, renewable energy, and big data at master’s level) and Korea’s KOICA programme for eligible public-sector workers. Local Learning Outcomes: Grenada’s CPEA results show 1,601 of 1,709 students scoring 50%+ and moving into secondary school.

Digital Resilience: Grenada is moving to strengthen disaster readiness and public safety through the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS), co-hosting a validation workshop with other OECS states as the ITU and World Bank roll out early-warning tech. STEM & Skills: The ECCB is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, with training that includes AI skills using Python and design thinking. Earthquake Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre says major Venezuela quakes (7.2 and 7.5) disrupted the Caribbean Plate but residents should stay calm and prepared; it also notes a small rise in regional seismic activity. Education Scholarships: Morocco is offering 2026–2027 scholarships for Grenadians at Al Akhawayn University, while Korea’s KOICA program is open for Grenadian public-sector applicants (deadline July 21). Healthcare Milestone: Saint Lucia’s Camille Andrew becomes the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco with highest honors, with research on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Local Tech/Policy: CARICOM leaders, including Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, are urging faster AI and digital transformation with measurable outcomes and stronger regional cooperation. Coastal Protection: WINDREF is inviting contractors to prequalify for Telescope’s Living Shoreline project to stabilize about 550m of Grenville Bay shoreline in Telescope, Grenada. Regional Finance: Scotiabank is taking Scotia Group Jamaica private, raising the bigger question of who will own Caribbean banking and how the region stays connected to global finance.

Digital Resilience: Grenada is moving ahead with the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS), co-hosting a validation workshop with other Eastern Caribbean states to strengthen disaster alerts using modern telecoms. Earthquake Preparedness: After Venezuela’s back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, the UWI Seismic Research Centre says the wider Caribbean should stay calm but prepared, noting a small rise in regional seismic activity. Regional Tech Push: CARICOM leaders, including Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell, are urging faster AI and digital transformation, with calls for measurable delivery, cybersecurity, and youth skills. STEM for Youth: The ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Grenada. Education & Research Links: Saint Lucia’s Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco with highest honors, highlighting the OECS–Morocco scholarship pathway. Coastal Protection Contracting: WINDREF opened prequalification for contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline coastal works in Grenada’s Little Bay area.

Digital Resilience: Grenada is pushing ahead with the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS), co-hosting a validation workshop with OECS partners to strengthen disaster alerts using modern telecoms, backed by the ITU and World Bank. Earthquake Preparedness: The UWI Seismic Research Centre urged Caribbean residents to stay ready after major Venezuela quakes, while a separate 4.1 quake between Trinidad and Grenada was felt locally with no immediate damage reported. STEM & Skills: ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build AI and digital creation skills. Regional Tech Policy: Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell called on CARICOM to speed up digital transformation, including AI readiness, cybersecurity, and shared implementation. Education & Research: Grenada’s CPEA results show 1,709 students completing the external component and 1,601 passing (50%+), supporting placements into secondary school. Local Heritage at Risk: A Grenada heritage site known as the Drill Yard faces possible demolition, sparking calls to protect a key part of the nation’s judicial and military history.

Digital Resilience: Grenada is strengthening disaster readiness by co-hosting a Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System validation workshop with OECS partners, with support from ITU and the World Bank, to improve early warnings for multi-hazard events. Digital Transformation (CARICOM): Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell urged faster, measurable CARICOM action on AI, cybersecurity, and digital resilience—moving beyond policy talk toward shared implementation. STEM for Youth: ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, focused on AI skills using Python plus design thinking and collaboration. Coastal Protection Tech: WINDREF is inviting contractors to prequalify for its Telescope’s Living Shoreline project in Grenville Bay, targeting shoreline stabilisation along about 550m of coast. Education & Research: St. George’s University opened its August 2026 intake for Indian students, while Grenada’s CPEA results show 1,709 students placed in secondary school after the 2026 assessment. Science & Health Milestone: OECS student Camille Andrew earned an MD in Morocco with highest honours, with research on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and biotherapies. Earthquake Update: A 4.1 magnitude quake was recorded between Trinidad and Grenada with brief tremors reported and no immediate damage.

Digital Resilience & Early Warnings: Grenada is strengthening disaster preparedness through the Regional Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System (CB-EWS) project, co-hosting a validation workshop with Eastern Caribbean partners and ITU/World Bank support, with Minister Ron Redhead urging faster, life-saving use of modern telecoms. Regional Digital Push: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell called on CARICOM to move from AI and digital policy talk to measurable delivery, stressing cybersecurity, data governance, and shared implementation so small states aren’t left behind. STEM for Youth: The ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build AI and tech skills alongside leadership and design thinking. Coastal Protection Procurement: WINDREF has invited prequalification for contractors for Telescope’s Living Shoreline project in Grenada, targeting shoreline stabilisation along Little Bay (about 550m). Education & Tech Talent: SGU opened an August 2026 intake call for Indian students, while Grenada-linked scholarships include KOICA graduate support for public sector applicants and an ECCB–Thomas De La Rue scholarship for a student pursuing environmental data science and machine learning in London. Science in Health: A St Lucia student (OECS-Morocco partnership) earned an MD in Morocco with highest honours, with research focused on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and biotherapies.

Digital Skills & Youth Tech: ECCB is set to launch a free 2026 STEM Camp on July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, aiming to turn young people into tech creators using AI-focused Python, design thinking, and collaboration. Regional AI Push: Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell urged CARICOM to speed up digital transformation, stressing measurable implementation, cybersecurity, and ethical AI as small states can’t manage the transition alone. Education & Scholarships: St. George’s University (SGU) opened applications for its August 2026 intake for Indian students, while Grenada’s public sector staff can apply for KOICA 2026–2027 graduate scholarships (deadline July 21). STEM Scholarship Win: ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholarship went to Phillip John (SVG) for an MSc in Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London. Learning Outcomes in Grenada: Official CPEA 2026 results show 1,709 students placed into secondary school, with 1,601 passing at 50% or above. Science & Safety: A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt across Trinidad and Tobago with no immediate damage reported.

Medical Education & Research: St. Lucian Camille Andrew earned an MD in Morocco with highest honours after defending a thesis on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, including the growing role of biotherapies. STEM & Digital Skills: The ECCB will run a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6–four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build AI, Python, design thinking, and collaboration skills. Scholarships for Tech & Data: Vincentian Phillip John won the 2026 ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholarship to study Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London. Regional AI Push: Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell urged CARICOM to accelerate digital transformation with measurable implementation, stronger cybersecurity, and shared approaches to AI, data governance, and digital trade. Education Assessment Results: Grenada released official 2026 CPEA outcomes: 1,709 students completed the assessment, with 1,601 passing (50%+), and all placed into secondary school. Earthquake Update: A 4.1 quake at 13 km depth was felt between Trinidad and Grenada; no immediate damage or injuries reported.

Earth & Safety: A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt across Trinidad and Tobago on June 24, at about 13 km depth between Trinidad and Grenada, with brief tremors reported and no immediate damage or injuries. Education Results: Grenada’s Ministry of Education released official 2026 CPEA results: 1,709 students completed the external component, and 1,601 students scored 50%+ overall, placing 1,709 learners into secondary school under the Universal Secondary Education Policy. AI & Digital Policy: CARICOM leaders, including Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, urged faster digital transformation—moving from talk to measurable implementation—while preparing youth for AI, cybersecurity, and evolving rules on data and internet governance. Regional Finance for Resilience: The IFC will invest up to US$15M into the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund, targeting climate resilience and sustainable development across 13 countries including Grenada. STEM Scholarship: ECCB named Phillip John (SVG) as the 2026 ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholar, funding a Master’s in Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London. Energy Diplomacy: PM Mitchell will lead a delegation to Suriname’s oil and gas summit to share Grenada’s energy approach and learn best practices for responsible development.

Education Results: Grenada’s Ministry of Education released official 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment outcomes: 1,709 students completed the external component and all 1,709 were placed into secondary school under the Universal Secondary Education policy; 1,601 students scored 50%+ (7% scored below 50%). Digital Policy: CARICOM leaders, led by Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, are being urged to move faster on AI and digital transformation, with calls for measurable implementation, regional cooperation on AI rules, digital trade, data governance, and cybersecurity. Scholarship for Data Science: ECCB named Phillip John (SVG) as the 2026 ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholar; he will study Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning at Imperial College London with up to US$25,000 in funding. Teacher Tech & Media Skills: UNESCO media information literacy training for special needs educators used a hybrid format and promoted inclusive teaching with tools like Google Classroom. Regional Finance for Resilience: IFC will invest up to US$15M into the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund across 13 countries, targeting climate resilience and sustainable development. Energy & Skills: Grenada’s PM delegation heads to Suriname’s oil and gas summit to learn best practices as the region shifts from discovery to development.