AGP Executive Report

Regional EdTech: OECS SKIP (World Bank-funded) hit a major software milestone in Grenada, bringing developers together to build three interoperable post-secondary education platforms: the KTIP knowledge/innovation platform, a Virtual Campus, and an Education Management Information System (EMIS). Caribbean Digital Trust: A new report says Caribbean countries are linking national digital public infrastructure across borders through practical bilateral and sector projects, with interoperability and digital trust at the center. AI Governance in Grenada: A Grenada-focused commentary warns that AI pilots can become permanent by default, urging every public-sector AI tool to pass a “sunset test” with clear review dates, baseline metrics, and conditions to continue, change, or end. Youth & Health Tech: International Youth Day coverage highlights the REACH Project working with health ministries across Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines, using webinars and training to support adolescent reproductive and mental health. Food Systems Innovation: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, aiming to cut reliance on imported inputs. Local Tech/Heritage Policy: The Drill Yard demolition fight is now drawing international support, with a Puerto Rico-based scientific committee backing Grenada’s court move to pause demolition and offering technical preservation support.

Caribbean Digital Integration: Caribbean nations are building cross-border digital public infrastructure, aiming for interoperable systems and digital trust without copying one-size-fits-all stacks, with CARICOM acting as a convening layer for governments and border agencies. Grenada AI Governance: A Grenada-focused AI push is urged to include a “sunset test” for every public-sector pilot—set a review date, define the problem and baseline, and measure whether it should continue, change, or end. Food Tech for Resilience: Researchers across the Caribbean are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, targeting reduced import dependence and stronger food-system resilience. Regional Courts & Trust: A dress-code and leaked-email controversy at the Caribbean Court of Justice is raising concerns about governance and public credibility, with calls for a resolution to restore trust. Youth & Health: International Youth Day coverage highlights the REACH Project’s adolescent health webinars and training across Grenada and other OECS states. Grenada Heritage Fight: The Drill Yard demolition dispute is drawing international support, with an overseas scientific committee backing an interim injunction to protect the historic site. Tech & Community App: A Grenada-rooted founder in the U.S. created KinClub to help families stay connected through learning games and chat tools.

Extreme Heat Watch: A new global look at heat risk warns that extreme heat is already the deadliest climate threat, with modeling pointing to severe heat-and-humidity exposure for tens of millions in places like Pakistan. Grenada AI Governance: Grenada’s AI push is moving fast, but a call is growing for a “sunset test” so pilots don’t become permanent without clear results and costs tracked. Adolescent Health Tech & Training: The REACH project rolls out a Caribbean webinar series on mental health, nutrition, stigma, and parent-teen communication, supporting youth and caregivers across Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent. Food Systems Innovation: Researchers across the region are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food waste into protein-rich animal feed, aiming to cut reliance on imported inputs. Fintech in the Region: Finovate Global highlights digital banking upgrades in the Caribbean, including AI-native onboarding and lending moves by Belize Bank. Space for Girls: Grenada Girl Guides are set to travel to India for Shakthisat, a female-led space exploration mission. Local Tech Policy & Heritage: The Drill Yard demolition fight is drawing international attention, with calls for technical preservation assessments before any irreversible action.

AI Governance in Practice: Grenada’s AI push is moving from talk to tools, but a new call says every public-sector AI pilot should include a “sunset test” with a clear problem, baseline, and a set review date so pilots don’t quietly become permanent. Adolescent Health Tech & Training: The REACH Project is rolling out a regional webinar series on mental health, nutrition, healthy relationships, and parent-teen communication for Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent—aimed at getting young people accurate, evidence-based support. Circular Food Tech: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into protein-rich animal feed, targeting reduced import dependence and stronger food system resilience. Fintech Momentum: Finovate Global spotlights Caribbean digital banking upgrades, including Belize Bank’s AI-native onboarding and lending stack with Backbase. Space for Girls: Grenada Girl Guides are set to represent the country in India for the Shakthisat female-led space exploration mission. Local Tech & Community: Ithaca’s Alex Colket is building KinClub, an app designed to help families stay connected through learning games and chat tools. Tourism Tech Angle: A travel piece points visitors toward Grenada’s Morne Rouge Beach as a calmer alternative to crowded Seven Mile Beach.

AI Governance: Grenada’s AI push is moving fast, but a new call is for every public-sector AI pilot to pass a “sunset test” with a clear review date, baseline metrics, and rules for when to continue, change, or end the tool. Youth & Health: The REACH project marked International Youth Day with a Caribbean-wide push on adolescent health, launching webinar sessions on reproductive health, mental health, nutrition, healthy relationships, and parent-teen communication across Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent. Food Tech & Resilience: Black soldier fly larvae are being tested across the Caribbean as a way to turn food and farm waste into protein-rich animal feed, aiming to cut reliance on imported inputs. Digital Finance: Finovate Global spotlights Caribbean fintech momentum, including Belize Bank’s AI-native digital banking partnership with Backbase. Local Tech & Community: Ithaca-based Grenadian Alex Colket is building KinClub, an app designed to help families stay connected through learning games and chat tools. Tourism Tech Angle: A travel feature points visitors to Morne Rouge Beach in Grenada as a quieter alternative to crowded Seven Mile Beach.

AI Governance: Grenada’s digital push is moving fast, but a new call is going out for every public-sector AI pilot to start with a “sunset test” — set a review date, define the problem, track baseline results, and decide whether to continue, change, or end the tool based on real citizen impact. Adolescent Health: The REACH project is rolling out a Caribbean webinar series on mental health, nutrition, healthy relationships, and parent-teen communication, supporting ministries of health across Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Food Tech & Waste: Black soldier fly trials across the Caribbean are exploring how larvae can turn food and farm waste into protein-rich feed, aiming to cut reliance on imported animal feed. Space for Girls: Grenada Girl Guides are set to represent the country in India for the Shakthisat space mission, part of a global female-led exploration effort. Heritage Under Pressure: The Drill Yard demolition fight is drawing international attention, with an overseas scientific committee backing Grenada’s push for an interim injunction to protect the historic site. Local Tech Policy: Saint Lucia is advancing Integrated Health Surveillance with updated guidelines and training, supported by PAHO/WHO and the Pandemic Fund.

Food Tech & Resilience: Caribbean researchers are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into protein-rich animal feed, aiming to cut reliance on costly imports and strengthen local food systems. Health Tech & Youth Support: Dominica’s REACH project launched a regional webinar series on adolescent health for teens, parents, and caregivers, starting with mental health and stigma reduction. Climate & Research in Grenada: The UWI Global Campus will host an inaugural Climate Conference in Grenada (Apr 7–9, 2027), bringing together researchers and policymakers on climate-smart resilience. Space Education: Grenada’s Girl Guides are preparing to represent the country in India for the Shakthisat space mission. Local Heritage Under Pressure: Grenada’s Drill Yard demolition fight is now drawing international support, with an overseas scientific heritage group backing a court move to pause demolition while preservation options are assessed. Digital Finance (Regional): Finovate Global Caribbean highlights fintech moves, including Belize Bank’s digital modernization partnership with Backbase. Citizenship Rules: The UK published a list of nationalities exempt from proving English for citizenship/settlement, affecting how applicants qualify.

Digital Finance in the Caribbean: Finovate Global spotlights Belize Bank’s six-year partnership with Backbase to roll out an AI-native digital banking stack, aiming to streamline onboarding and unify business cash-flow visibility. Public Health & Lab Tech: PAHO/WHO reports a regional molecular diagnostics workshop in Barbados, training Eastern Caribbean lab professionals (including Grenada) on rapid testing for diseases like measles, leptospirosis, and hantavirus using standardized One Health methods. Adolescent Health Online Series: The REACH project launches a webinar run across Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, covering mental health, nutrition, stigma reduction, and parent-teen communication. Climate Research & Education: UWI Global Campus announces an inaugural Climate Conference in Grenada (Apr 7–9, 2027) focused on resilience, innovation, and adaptation. Heritage Meets Engineering: The Drill Yard demolition fight escalates internationally as ICOFORT/ICOMS-linked support backs Grenada’s push for an interim injunction, offering technical preservation and engineering assessments. Space Inspiration: Grenada Girl Guides prepare to represent the country in India for the Shakthisat female-led space mission. Local Governance Watch: A dispute over Grenada’s electoral office “integrity” continues to draw criticism, with renewed calls to scrutinize the Supervisor of Elections’ approach.

Sports & Youth Development: Opposition Senator Carlos James says St. Vincent and the Grenadines was blocked from fielding a CPL T20 team during the Unity Labour Party period, and he claims the plan also included youth cricket development and a sports science facility. Heritage & Engineering: Grenada’s Drill Yard demolition fight is now drawing international support, with a Puerto Rico-based scientific heritage group backing a court interim injunction and offering technical preservation and engineering assessments. Law & Courts: Former Grenada Attorney-General Jimmy Bristol, KC, scores a major legal win after a ruling says a Court of Appeal appointment was unconstitutional, creating a vacancy. Public Health Tech: Eastern Caribbean lab professionals trained to strengthen molecular diagnostics for emerging infectious diseases, using standardized protocols and a One Health approach. Education & Research: The U.S. Embassy highlights two Grenadians selected for the 2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Programme, including one focused on evidence-based governance and another on educational technology and instructional design. Space & STEM: Grenada Girl Guides prepare to represent the country in India for a global female-led space mission.

Cricket & Sports Governance: Opposition Senator Carlos James says St. Vincent and the Grenadines was blocked from fielding a team in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League while the Unity Labour Party was in office, and he adds the plan also included youth cricket development and a sports science facility. Public Safety: A North Carolina woman reported missing in Grenada after last being seen swimming near Grand Anse Beach is still missing, with her husband saying drowning is the “most likely scenario” but that key details don’t add up. Heritage Protection: Grenada’s Drill Yard demolition fight is now drawing international support, with an overseas scientific heritage group backing a court move to pause demolition and offering technical preservation help. Space & Youth STEM: Grenada Girl Guides are set to travel to India for the Shakthisat space mission, marking another push for youth participation in science and technology. Regional Health Tech: Eastern Caribbean lab professionals trained on molecular diagnostics to strengthen rapid detection and response to infectious disease threats, using a One Health approach. Digital Finance (Regional): Finovate Global Caribbean highlights fintech moves across the region, including digital banking modernization and AI-enabled lending and onboarding.

Space & STEM: Girl Guides Grenada are set to travel to India for the Shakthisat mission, a global female-led space exploration effort. Renewables Funding: IRENA has opened a proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, with support routed through its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Finance Accelerator (deadline priority before Sept 1). Health Tech & Surveillance: PAHO/WHO supported a five-day training in Saint Lucia to strengthen integrated health surveillance, with Grenada included via the Pandemic Fund project using a One Health approach. Adolescent Health: Dominica’s REACH project launched a regional webinar series on adolescent mental health, nutrition, stigma reduction, and parent-teen communication for Grenada, Saint Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Climate Research in Grenada: The UWI Global Campus announced an inaugural Climate Conference in Grenada (Apr 7–9, 2027) focused on resilience, innovation, and adaptation. Local Heritage Under Pressure: The Drill Yard demolition fight is drawing international attention, with an overseas scientific committee offering technical support for preservation and engineering assessments. Digital Finance: Finovate Global Caribbean highlighted fintech moves, including Belize Bank’s AI-enabled digital modernization partnership. Education & Tech Skills: Two Grenadians were selected for the 2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Programme, with one focusing on evidence-based public policy and the other on educational technology and instructional design.

Caribbean Safety Update: A North Carolina woman, Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, has been missing since July 22 after last being seen swimming near a jetty on Grand Anse Beach in Grenada; her husband says drowning is the “most likely scenario,” but he’s questioning details like her comfort in the water and whether flotation devices were used. Heritage Protection: Grenada’s Drill Yard demolition fight is now drawing international attention, with an overseas preservation group backing GNT’s push for an interim court injunction and offering technical support for engineering and preservation assessments. Regional Health Tech: The REACH project launched a webinar series on adolescent health across Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, focusing on topics like mental health, nutrition, stigma reduction, and parent-teen communication. Space Inspiration: Grenada’s Girl Guides are preparing to represent the country in India for the Shakthisat space mission, a female-led push into space exploration. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, with support routed through its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Finance Accelerator.

Grenada Safety Update: A North Carolina woman, Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, has been missing since July 22 after last being seen swimming near a jetty on Grand Anse Beach; her husband says drowning is the “most likely scenario,” but he’s urging authorities to clarify details about her flotation devices and the timeline. Heritage Protection: The Grenada National Trust’s fight to stop demolition of the Drill Yard has drawn international support, with a Puerto Rico-based scientific heritage group backing a court move and offering technical preservation and engineering assessments. Court & Governance: Former Grenada Attorney-General Jimmy Bristol, KC, scores a major legal win after a Court of Appeal judge was ruled unconstitutional, creating a vacancy and reshaping the bench. Digital Finance in the Region: Finovate Global Caribbean highlights fintech momentum, including Belize Bank’s AI-native digital banking modernization partnership. Health & Tech Capacity: REACH launches a regional adolescent health webinar series, while Saint Lucia advances integrated health surveillance training with support from PAHO/WHO. Renewables Funding: IRENA opens a funding call for renewable energy projects across the Caribbean, including Grenada, with priority on proposals submitted before Sept 1. Space Inspiration: Girl Guides Grenada prepares to represent the country on an international female-led space mission in India.

Grenada Electoral Integrity: The Grenada Supervisor of Elections is again under fire over how the Parliamentary Elections Office is being run, with critics pointing to “discretionary powers abused” and questioning whether recent vows to protect integrity match the office’s track record. Heritage Meets Tech & Engineering: The planned demolition of Grenada’s Drill Yard has become an international issue, with the Grenada National Trust pushing for a court interim injunction and an overseas scientific committee offering technical support for preservation and engineering assessments. Courtroom Tech (Legal): Former Attorney-General Jimmy Bristol, KC, scores a major legal win after a Court of Appeal justice was ruled unconstitutional and should be treated as never having been appointed—creating a vacancy. Space for Girls: Grenada’s Girl Guides are set to represent the country on an international female-led space mission in India. Regional Health Tech: Eastern Caribbean lab professionals boosted molecular diagnostic capacity for emerging infections through a PAHO/WHO-backed workshop using standardized protocols and a One Health approach. Digital Finance in the Region: Finovate Global Caribbean spotlights fintech moves like Belize Bank’s digital modernization partnership aimed at AI-powered onboarding and instant payments. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opens a proposal window for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, with support routed through its climate and energy finance platforms.

Diplomatic Footprint: The U.S. State Department says it plans to close five overseas posts, including St. George’s, Grenada, plus missions in Cameroon, Japan, Indonesia, and Canada—raising questions about what fewer local services mean for trade, policy support, and community links. Fintech & Digital Banking: Finovate Global Caribbean spotlights Belize Bank’s six-year partnership with Backbase to roll out an AI-native digital banking stack for faster onboarding and unified business cash-flow views. Adolescent Health Online: Dominica’s REACH project launches a regional webinar series for teens, parents, and caregivers across Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent—covering mental health, nutrition, stigma reduction, and parent-teen communication. Climate & Land Resilience: Petite Martinique begins a 3-year sustainable land and soil management push after Hurricane Beryl, aiming to restore degraded areas, build local capacity, and support drought-resistant seedlings and farmer-managed plots. Space for Girls: Grenada’s Girl Guides prepare to represent the country in India for the Shakthisat female-led space mission. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opens a proposal window for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, with support routed through its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Finance Accelerator.

Fintech & Digital Banking: Belize Bank signed a six-year deal with Backbase to roll out an AI-native digital banking OS for retail and business customers, aiming to streamline onboarding and unify business cash-flow visibility. Public Health Tech: The REACH project launched a regional webinar series on adolescent health for Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, covering mental health, nutrition, stigma reduction and parent-teen communication. Health Surveillance Capacity: Saint Lucia ran a five-day training on Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines with PAHO/WHO support, building skills for reporting and response using the new guidelines webpage and standard operating procedures. Lab Diagnostics & One Health: Eastern Caribbean lab professionals boosted molecular diagnostic capacity for emerging infections through hands-on training in molecular diagnostics for measles, leptospirosis and hantavirus. Space Education: Grenada’s Girl Guides are preparing to represent the country in India for the Shakthisat space mission. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including solar, wind, clean transport and green hydrogen. Tech Talent (Grenada): The U.S. Embassy highlighted two Grenadians selected for the 2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Programme, including research focused on educational technology and instructional design in small island developing states.