AGP Executive Report

Whaling Science: Grenada withdrew Antigua and Barbuda’s proposal to revisit the commercial whaling ban and called for scientific talks on the rule. A separate bid for a South Atlantic whale sanctuary failed. Health Technology: New agreements with PAHO will support Grenada’s management of medical equipment, oxygen systems and hospital infrastructure, alongside training and updates to public health laws. Renewable Energy: A Grenadian delegation visited Morocco to study clean-energy planning, financing and projects, including major wind and solar facilities. Clean-Tech Funding: A Caribbean Development Bank programme will offer support to women-led businesses in Grenada and seven other countries to develop and commercialise clean-energy solutions. Digital Infrastructure: EllaLink has advanced plans for a proposed submarine cable network that could connect Grenada to regional hubs and routes toward Europe, Brazil and North America. Construction has not begun; financing and partner agreements are still needed. Transport Upgrades: Planned terminal improvements include passenger information systems, solar panels and facilities for electric buses.

Energy & Investment: Africa’s biggest energy event, African Energy Week 2026, is set for Cape Town (Oct 12–16) with deal-focused forums, investor briefings, and tracks across exploration, finance, and downstream opportunities. Regional Tech & Trade: Grenada’s transport system is set for changes, including a near-agreed bus fare increase and 2027 upgrades to St George’s terminal with passenger info systems and solar-ready infrastructure for electric buses. Health Tech & Policy: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management (including oxygen systems and medical equipment) and modernise public health legislation. Clean Energy for Women-Led Firms: CDB launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to back women-led clean energy businesses across the region, including Grenada. Digital Connectivity: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway submarine proposal toward development, targeting entry into service by end-2029 with routes that include Grenada. Skills & Creative Tech: SoundLeap’s first Grenadian live sound engineering cohort (16 students) tested their training at Sound Fest, with the next programme due April 2027. Biodiversity Monitoring: Gaea Conservation Network launched a 12-month community monitoring project for species in and around Grenada’s protected areas, with public walks in October.

Regional Agri-Tech: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s Agricultural Linkages Exchange (ALEX) should expand into a Caribbean-wide platform to connect farmers and hotels across islands, including potential nutmeg-to-hotel links for Grenada. Clean Energy for Women: The Caribbean Development Bank launches a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to back women-led businesses in clean energy across the region, with support for scientists and technologists. Health Tech & Laws: PAHO and Grenada sign new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management, oxygen systems, and critical hospital infrastructure, alongside modernising public health legislation. Digital Connectivity: EllaLink advances its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with an open, carrier-neutral submarine cable corridor linking territories from French Guiana through the Eastern Caribbean. Grenada Election Watch: PM Dickon Mitchell confirms the general election will be held November 5, after a leaked Government Gazette sparked an investigation. Biodiversity & Community Science: Gaea Conservation Network starts a 12-month community monitoring project for the Grenada Dove and Grenada Frog, with public walks in October. Transport Upgrades: Grenada’s bus system is set for changes, including a near-agreed fare increase and terminal upgrades under the Grenada Transport Commission, with St George’s targeted for 2027 improvements.

Human–AI Math Breakthrough: The Justin Sun Prize named Wouter van Doorn, Quanyu Tang and Yanyang Li for solving multiple Erdős problems, including work on matching integers to distinct multiples—highlighting AI-assisted discovery in advanced number theory. Grenada Election Update: PM Dickon Mitchell confirmed Grenadians will vote on November 5, after a leaked Government Gazette sparked an investigation. Clean Energy Support: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to back women-led businesses in clean energy across the region, including Grenada. Health Tech & Labs: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management and modernise public health laws; PAHO/WHO also supported a technical assessment to improve the General Hospital pathology lab’s quality systems. Connectivity for the Region: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development phase, targeting service by end-2029 with a carrier-neutral submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique/Guadeloupe and a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Transport Changes: Grenada’s bus system is set for changes over the next three years, including a near-agreement on fare increases and planned terminal upgrades (with St George’s targeted for 2027). Biodiversity & Wildlife Monitoring: Gaea Conservation Network launched a 12-month community monitoring project for species like the Grenada Dove and Grenada Frog, with public walks in October.

Election Update: Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell confirmed the general election will be held on November 5, after a leaked Government Gazette sparked questions about nomination and election dates, with the leak now under investigation. Clean Energy Support: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 initiative to back women-led businesses across the region with technical help and funding to turn clean energy ideas into market-ready solutions (including in Grenada). Health Tech & Law: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management and support reviews and modernization of public health legislation. Connectivity for the Region: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with a carrier-neutral submarine route linking territories from the eastern corridor to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Public Transport Upgrade: Grenada’s transport system is set for changes, including a near-agreed bus fare increase and planned upgrades to terminals like St George’s, with features such as solar panels and support for electric buses. Lab Quality Boost: Grenada’s General Hospital pathology laboratory received a technical assessment to strengthen quality systems and move toward accreditation. Biodiversity Monitoring: Gaea Conservation Network launched a 12-month community monitoring project for priority species in and around Grenada’s protected areas, starting with public walks in October.

Clean Energy Support: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility to back women-led businesses developing clean energy solutions across the region, including Grenada, with 2026–2028 technical help and funding. Health Tech & Laws: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management, oxygen systems, and critical hospital infrastructure, while supporting updates to public health legislation. Connectivity for the Region: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with an open-access submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique/Guadeloupe and a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, with branches toward more islands including Grenada. Public Lab Quality: Grenada’s General Hospital pathology lab received a three-day quality assessment to improve diagnostic services for infections and move toward stronger quality management and accreditation. Transport Upgrades: Grenada’s transport system is set for changes, including a near-agreement bus fare increase and planned terminal upgrades—St George’s targeted for 2027—with features like solar panels and support for electric buses. Whale Protection Talks: Grenada withdrew an A&B whaling bid at the IWC70 meeting and requested scientific discussions on reviewing the commercial whaling ban clause, as voting was postponed. Community Monitoring: Gaea Conservation Network launched a 12-month community-anchored monitoring project for species like the Grenada Dove and Grenada Frog, with public walks in October.

Health Tech & Systems: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management, oxygen systems, and critical hospital infrastructure, alongside support to modernise public health laws. Clean Energy for Women-Led Firms: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Hub initiative (2026–2028) backing women-led businesses in Belize, Dominica, Grenada and others to turn clean energy ideas into commercial products and services. Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with an open, carrier-neutral submarine corridor linking Cayenne to Martinique/Guadeloupe and a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Public Health Lab Quality: Grenada’s General Hospital pathology lab received a three-day technical assessment to improve quality systems for diagnostics and move toward accreditation. Transport Upgrade Plans: Grenada’s transport system is set for change, including a near-agreed bus fare increase and 2027 upgrades for St George’s bus terminal with climate control, passenger info systems, solar and support for electric buses. Biodiversity Monitoring: Gaea Conservation Network launched a 12-month community monitoring project for the Grenada Dove and Grenada Frog, with public walks in October. Whaling Policy Update: Grenada withdrew its A&B whaling bid at the IWC, seeking a scientific review of the commercial whaling ban clause. Skills for Audio Production: SoundLeap’s first cohort of 16 students put live sound training into practice at Sound Fest, with the next programme set for April 2027. Trade Facilitation Tech: OECS and the World Bank-backed push for a National Electronic Single Window in St Kitts and Nevis aims to streamline cross-border trade via one digital platform.

Grenada Politics: PM Dickon Mitchell told supporters to “look out for Congress” on election day, framing the upcoming general election as a chance to validate the last four years of NDC rule and to prevent a “resurrection” of the Keith Mitchell-led NNP. Clean Energy for Women: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Hub initiative (2026–2028) to back women-led businesses in Belize, Dominica, Grenada and across the region to turn clean energy ideas into market-ready solutions. Health Tech & Law: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management, oxygen systems, and hospital infrastructure, while supporting updates to public health legislation. Lab Quality Upgrade: Grenada’s General Hospital pathology lab is moving toward stronger quality management after a PAHO-supported technical assessment, with a path toward accreditation. Transport Modernisation: Grenada’s bus system is set for changes, including a near-agreed fare increase, terminal transfers to the Grenada Transport Commission, and St George’s terminal upgrades targeted for 2027. Connectivity Push: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development phase, aiming for service by end-2029 with an open, carrier-neutral submarine route linking multiple islands including Grenada. Environment & Wildlife: Grenada withdrew from an A&B whaling bid and sought scientific review of the commercial whaling ban, while a South Atlantic whale sanctuary bid failed again at the IWC. Community Science: Gaea Conservation Network launched a 12-month community monitoring project for species in and around Grenada’s protected areas, with public dove and frog walks in October. Skills & Creative Tech: SoundLeap’s first cohort of 16 students put live sound training into practice at Sound Fest, and regional IP-and-music forums highlighted stronger creative industry partnerships.

Clean Energy for Women Entrepreneurs: The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Hub initiative to back women-led businesses developing clean energy solutions across the region, including Grenada, with support for 2026–2028. Health Tech & Law Modernisation: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management, oxygen systems, and hospital infrastructure, alongside updates to public health legislation. Connectivity Upgrade: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with an open-access, carrier-neutral submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique/Guadeloupe and a western branch to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, with onward routes to islands including Grenada. Grenada Transport Changes: Grenada’s bus system is set for updates over the next three years, including a near-agreement on fare increases and upgrades to terminals like St George’s targeted for 2027. Whale Protection Push Stalls: Grenada withdrew an A&B whaling bid at the International Whaling Commission meeting, while a South Atlantic whale sanctuary proposal failed again at IWC70. Community Science in Nature: Gaea Conservation Network launched a 12-month community monitoring project for species in and around Grenada’s protected areas, with public dove and frog walks in October. Skills for Creative Tech: SoundLeap’s first Grenadian live sound engineering cohort put training into practice at Sound Fest, with the next programme set for April 2027.

Clean Energy for Women Entrepreneurs: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility (2026–2028) to back women-led businesses across the region, including Grenada, with technical assistance and funding to turn clean energy ideas into market-ready products and services. Health Tech & Law Modernisation: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management and help modernise public health legislation, including support for medical equipment, oxygen systems and critical hospital infrastructure. Grenada Transport Overhaul: Grenada’s transport system is set for changes over the next three years, with a bus fare increase nearing agreement, terminal transfers to the Grenada Transport Commission, and planned upgrades such as St George’s terminal improvements in 2027. Laboratory Quality Push: Grenada’s General Hospital pathology lab received a three-day quality assessment to strengthen diagnostic services for infectious diseases and guide progress toward accreditation. Connectivity Plans: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029, with a route that includes Grenada among the eastern corridor territories. Whaling Policy Update: Grenada withdrew an A&B whaling bid at the IWC70 meeting and requested scientific talks on reviewing the commercial whaling ban clause. Community Science in Nature: Gaea Conservation Network launched a 12-month community monitoring project for priority species around Grenada’s protected areas, with public walks in October.

Health Tech & Law: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation deals to strengthen health technology management (medical equipment, oxygen systems, hospital infrastructure) and modernise public health legislation. Hospital Lab Quality: PAHO/WHO supported a three-day assessment of the General Hospital Pathology Laboratory, aimed at improving quality systems for faster, more reliable infectious disease diagnostics and moving toward accreditation. Renewable Energy Learning: Grenada’s climate resilience team is in Morocco for a renewable energy learning mission, visiting major wind and solar sites and exploring cooperation with Masen and OECS partners. Connectivity for the Region: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with an open, carrier-neutral submarine route linking Cayenne to Martinique/Guadeloupe and a western segment to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Transport Upgrade Plans: Grenada’s bus system is set for changes: a near-agreed fare increase, terminal transfers to the Grenada Transport Commission, and St George’s terminal upgrades planned for 2027 (including solar and support for electric buses). Biodiversity in Action: Gaea Conservation Network launched a Community-Anchored Monitoring project to build baseline data for the Grenada Dove and Grenada Frog, with public walks in October. International Whaling Talks: Grenada withdrew an A&B whaling bid and asked for a scientific review of the commercial ban clause at the IWC meeting, setting up a potentially heated debate.

Whaling Policy Watch: Grenada has provisionally withdrawn an Antigua and Barbuda whaling bid at the International Whaling Commission, asking for scientific talks on reviewing the commercial whaling ban—while voting is postponed and delegates expect a heated debate. Clean Energy for Women: Dominica-based women-led businesses across the region, including Grenada, can apply for a new US$550,000 SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up Facility to turn clean energy ideas into market-ready products. Grenada Health Tech: The General Hospital pathology lab is moving toward stronger quality management after a PAHO/WHO-supported assessment, aimed at improving reliable, timely infectious disease testing. Connectivity & Digital Trade: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with an open, carrier-neutral submarine route linking islands to Europe and beyond. Skills for Creative Tech: SoundLeap’s first cohort of 16 students completed live sound engineering training and applied it at Sound Fest, with the next programme set for April 2027. Community Science: Gaea Conservation Network launched a 12-month community monitoring project for priority species in and around Grenada’s protected areas, starting with public walks in October.

Grenada Health Systems: PAHO/WHO reports Grenada’s General Hospital Pathology Laboratory completed a three-day quality assessment to strengthen diagnostic services for infections like influenza and dengue, with next steps aimed at improving its quality management system and moving toward accreditation. Grenada Lab & Public Health Capacity: A regional CARPHA–PAHO workshop in Trinidad and Tobago trained respiratory virus surveillance and lab diagnostics across 11 Caribbean countries, boosting early detection and response for threats such as influenza, RSV and COVID-19. Connectivity for the Region: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with a carrier-neutral submarine route linking Cayenne to Martinique/Guadeloupe and a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, with branches/interconnection planned toward Grenada and other OECS islands. Renewables Learning Mission: Grenada’s climate resilience team is in Morocco for a renewable energy learning mission, visiting major wind and solar facilities and exploring cooperation with OECS partners. Trade & Digital Facilitation: St. Kitts and Nevis is moving ahead with a National Electronic Single Window to modernise trade and reduce cross-border paperwork, with the World Bank supporting the visioning workshop. Community Conservation: Gaea Conservation Network launches a 12-month community monitoring project for the Grenada Dove and Grenada Frog, starting with public walks in October and training locals to build baseline data. Youth, Creativity & Tech Skills: SVG youth leaders and SoundLeap students highlight practical training and access gaps in creative-sector financing and monetisation tools across the Eastern Caribbean.

Connectivity & Infrastructure: EllaLink officially launched its Caribbean Gateway initiative, moving from design to committed investment for an open-access, carrier-neutral submarine fibre system linking Cayenne to Martinique/Guadeloupe and a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, with service targeted for end-2029. Renewable Energy Learning: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience sent a delegation to Morocco for a 5-day renewable energy learning mission, including technical visits to major wind and solar facilities, to support the clean energy transition and regional OECS energy cooperation. Healthcare Tech & Quality: Grenada’s General Hospital Pathology Laboratory received a three-day quality assessment with PAHO/WHO support, aimed at strengthening diagnostic services for infectious diseases and guiding progress toward accreditation. Biodiversity Monitoring: Gaea Conservation Network launched a 12-month community monitoring project for the Grenada Dove and Grenada Frog, with public walks in October and plans to feed baseline data into protected-area management. Regional Trade Skills: OECS delivered EU-funded specialised training for services trade stakeholders across Protocol member states, building capacity for trade policy, regulation and negotiating skills. Climate Finance & Resilience: Grenada told the UN it sees small islands as “laboratories of resilience,” urging earlier financing using vulnerability measures like the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index.

Connectivity & Investment: EllaLink officially launches the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway, a new fibre optic submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with branches serving Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, moving from letters of intent to committed investment with service targeted for end-2029. Healthcare Quality: Grenada’s General Hospital Pathology Laboratory gets a PAHO/WHO-supported technical assessment to strengthen quality systems for infectious disease diagnostics and progress toward accreditation. Biodiversity & Community Science: Gaea Conservation Network kicks off a 12-month Community Monitoring Project to build baseline data for the Grenada Dove and Grenada Frog, with public walks in October and training for community monitors. Digital Trade for Small States: A Grenada-focused piece argues digitalisation can help Caribbean firms export services across borders without shipping goods. Regional Health Security: CARPHA and PAHO run a respiratory virus diagnostics and surveillance workshop across 11 Caribbean countries, including Grenada, to improve early detection and response. Grenada at UN: Ambassador Ingrid Jackson tells the UN small island states are “laboratories of resilience,” calling for financing based on vulnerability, plus renewed support for Haiti. Agriculture & Food Systems: Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2026 spotlights food security, agri-business, climate-smart technologies and export expansion. Education & Scholarships: OAS calls for Grenada-based applicants for 2027 graduate and undergraduate scholarships across OAS member institutions. Maritime Safety: A retired Coast Guard captain trains government ferry crews on emergency drills after the MV Barima sinking.

Digital Connectivity: EllaLink officially launches the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG), a new fibre optic submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with western branches for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, moving from design to committed investment with a target to be ready for service by end-2029. Healthcare Quality: Grenada’s General Hospital Pathology Laboratory gets a three-day technical assessment to strengthen quality and reliability for infectious disease diagnostics, guiding improvements toward accreditation. Trade & Skills: OECS rolls out specialised training for trade in services stakeholders across member states, funded by the EU RIGHT Programme, to boost policy, regulation and negotiating capacity. Food Security: Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2026 opens in Jamaica, focusing on food security, agri-business, climate-smart technologies and export expansion, tied to reducing the region’s food import bill. Scholarships: OAS invites Grenada citizens to apply for 2027 graduate and undergraduate scholarships, with study start dates in 2027 and application steps via the university. UN Climate Voice: Grenada tells the UN small island states are “laboratories of resilience,” urging earlier, better-targeted financing using vulnerability measures. Maritime Safety: A retired Coast Guard captain is training government ferry crews on emergency drills after the MV Barima tragedy. Sports Participation: CANOC runs a workshop to help keep girls in sports, covering fun environments, body confidence and safeguarding. Regional Health Security: CARPHA and PAHO convene a respiratory virus diagnostics workshop in Trinidad to strengthen SARI/ARI surveillance and lab capacity across 11 countries.