AGP Executive Report

Tech & Innovation in Grenada: Island Innovators puts Grenada on the global digital stage as a finalist for Digital Inclusion at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026, with Caricom Youth Ambassador Joshua Andall set to speak on AI and global governance. Healthcare & Research: IMA Grenada commissions an independent review of its Citizenship by Investment programme, using Caribbean Analytics to collect anonymous input from residents, the diaspora, applicants, agents and stakeholders during September–October 2026. Digital Transformation: Streamline Systems shares how its digital rebuild connected its website to sales, marketing, payments, delivery, customer management, search and reporting—moving beyond “just a website.” Public Health (Regional): CARPHA and PAHO bring together respiratory virus surveillance and lab teams from 11 Caribbean countries in Trinidad to strengthen SARI/ARI detection, diagnostics and rapid response. Maritime Safety (Regional): A retired Coast Guard captain is training government ferry crews on emergency drills after the MV Barima sinking, focusing on fires, abandon-ship, rescue and collision response. Travel & Mobility (Regional): A South African travel creator highlights visa-free access for green passport holders to multiple Caribbean destinations, including Grenada—while urging travellers to verify entry rules before booking. Science & Society (Regional): World Contraception Day messaging spotlights reliable contraceptives and counters misinformation, linking better access to fewer unintended pregnancies. Caribbean Tech Diplomacy: Project Polaris is pitched to international partners at UNGA 81 as a healthcare, research, technology and wellness investment vision tied to Grenada’s Medical City. Culture: The Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco) dies at 91, remembered for calypso that blended politics, humor and Caribbean pride.

Maritime Safety Training: After the MV Barima sinking, retired Coast Guard captain John Flores is now running emergency drills for government ferry crews, focusing on fire response, abandon-ship, rescue, and collision procedures. Digital Innovation for Grenada: Island Innovators says it’s a finalist at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026 for Digital Inclusion, putting Grenada on a global tech-diplomacy stage. Healthcare Investment Pitch: Grenada’s Project Polaris was presented to international partners at UNGA 81, linking the new General Hospital and Medical City with healthcare, research, technology, and jobs. Citizenship by Investment Review: IMA Grenada commissioned an independent September–October 2026 review of its CBI programme via Caribbean Analytics, using anonymous surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Regional Lab Capacity: CARPHA and PAHO supported a four-day respiratory virus surveillance and diagnostics workshop in Trinidad and Tobago, including Grenada, to strengthen early detection and lab testing. Tech & Governance Spotlight: An India-CARICOM foreign ministers meeting highlighted cooperation on digital governance alongside climate and trade.

World Contraception Day: A Grenada-focused message marks World Contraception Day with a push for reliable birth control access, explaining options from condoms to long-acting methods and emergency contraception, and linking unintended pregnancy to abortion rates. Climate & Coastal Resilience: Dominican President Luis Abinader urged the UN to speed up climate financing for the Caribbean as sargassum is now treated as a global challenge, with sea-level rise and seaweed impacts flagged for urgent international support. Regional Health Tech: CARPHA and PAHO brought public health surveillance and lab teams from 11 Caribbean countries (including Grenada) to Trinidad to strengthen respiratory virus detection, diagnostics, and faster response systems. Grenada Digital Innovation: Island Innovators says it’s a finalist at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026 for digital inclusion, spotlighting Grenada’s tech-diplomacy push and sponsoring a youth delegate on AI and governance. Project Polaris (Healthcare + Tech): Grenada presented Project Polaris to international partners at UNGA 81, pitching the new General Hospital and “Medical City” as a platform for healthcare, research, technology, wellness, and investment. Citizenship by Investment Review: IMA Grenada commissioned an independent September–October 2026 review of its Citizenship by Investment programme via Caribbean Analytics, inviting residents and the diaspora to answer an anonymous questionnaire.

Digital Health & Labs: CARPHA and PAHO brought respiratory virus surveillance and diagnostics training to 11 Caribbean countries, including Grenada, to strengthen SARI/ARI detection and lab capacity. Grenada Tech & Innovation: Island Innovators put Grenada on the UNGA digital stage as a finalist for Digital Inclusion at the Digital@UNGA Awards, with a youth delegate set to speak on AI and governance. Healthcare Investment Pitch: Grenada’s government unveiled Project Polaris to global partners, pitching the General Hospital and Medical City as a platform for healthcare, research, technology, wellness, and jobs. Citizenship by Investment Review: IMA Grenada commissioned an independent September–October 2026 review of its CBI programme via Caribbean Analytics, using anonymous questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups. Local Business Recognition: Real Value Supermarket IGA’s managing director Hassan Hadeed won IGA International Retailer of the Year for the Caribbean, highlighting retail innovation and service in Grenada. Climate Risk Research: UNICEF-backed findings warn Eastern Caribbean children may face multiple climate hazards by mid-century, with Grenada included in the study. Tech for Enterprise: Intellico AI Agency plans to expand IntellicoERP internationally, including a planned office in Ghana, aiming to automate enterprise workflows and attention points.

Healthcare & Pharmacy: Grenada’s Pharmacy Council marks World Pharmacists Day 2026 with a focus on empowering pharmacists to keep medicines safe, effective, and properly dispensed, while strengthening public education and community outreach. Regional Lab Capacity: CARPHA and PAHO convened a four-day respiratory virus diagnostics workshop in Trinidad and Tobago, boosting SARI/ARI surveillance and lab testing across 11 Caribbean countries including Grenada. Grenada’s Digital Push: Island Innovators puts Grenada on the global tech map as a finalist for Digital Inclusion at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026, with a Caricom Youth Ambassador role tied to AI and governance. Healthcare Investment Vision: Government presents Project Polaris to international partners at UNGA 81, pitching the General Hospital and wider Medical City as a platform for healthcare, research, technology, wellness, and jobs. CBI Oversight: IMA Grenada commissions an independent review of its Citizenship by Investment programme, using Caribbean Analytics to gather input from residents, diaspora, applicants, agents, and stakeholders during Sept–Oct 2026. Tech & Business Systems: Streamline Systems’ digital transformation story highlights rebuilding its WordPress/WooCommerce site and connecting it to sales, payments, delivery, customer management, and reporting. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF-backed research warns that in parts of the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could face exposure to multiple climate hazards by mid-century.

Digital Innovation for Grenada: Island Innovators is putting Grenada on the global tech map as a finalist in the Digital Inclusion category at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026, with its work tied to AI and tech-diplomacy. Healthcare Investment: Grenada’s government is pitching Project Polaris to international partners at UNGA 81, framing the new General Hospital and Medical City as a growth engine for healthcare, research, technology, jobs, and skills. Citizenship by Investment Scrutiny: IMA Grenada has commissioned an independent review of its Citizenship by Investment programme, using Caribbean Analytics to gather anonymous input from residents, the diaspora, applicants, and agents during September–October 2026. Climate Risk for Children: A UNICEF-backed study warns that in the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could face at least three major climate hazards by mid-century, with no “safe zone” under high-emissions scenarios. Skills and Training Push: The DPM is calling for a major overhaul of Grenada’s vocational and technical training so young people can fill roles created by local construction and hospitality projects.

Digital Innovation in Grenada: Island Innovators is a finalist in the Digital Inclusion category at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026, putting Grenada’s tech push on the global map and backing youth tech-diplomacy via Caricom Youth Ambassador Joshua Andall. Healthcare Investment: Grenada’s Project Polaris was pitched to international partners at UNGA 81, linking the new General Hospital and “Medical City” to healthcare, research, technology, wellness, and jobs. Citizenship by Investment Review: IMA Grenada has commissioned an independent September–October 2026 review of its Citizenship by Investment programme, using Caribbean Analytics to collect anonymous public input plus interviews and focus groups. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF-backed research warns that in the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could face at least three major climate hazards by mid-century, with no “safe zone.” Skills & Training: The DPM is calling for a major overhaul of Grenada’s vocational and technical training so young people can fill roles created by local construction and tech-linked opportunities. Regional Tech Support: NTAC says it has deployed technical volunteers to Grenada to help bridge critical manpower gaps.

Digital Transformation: Streamline Systems rebuilt its website from the ground up with WordPress and WooCommerce, then connected it to sales, marketing, payments, delivery, customer management, search, and reporting—turning its online presence into a growth engine. Grenada Tech on the Global Stage: Island Innovators put Grenada in the spotlight as finalists for Digital Inclusion at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026, with Caricom Youth Ambassador Joshua Andall set to speak on AI and global governance. Healthcare Investment Pitch: Grenada’s Project Polaris was presented to international partners at UNGA 81, positioning the General Hospital and Medical City as a platform for healthcare, research, technology, jobs, and talent development. Citizenship by Investment Review: IMA Grenada commissioned an independent review of its Citizenship by Investment programme, using Caribbean Analytics to gather views from residents, diaspora, applicants, agents, partners, and government stakeholders. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF-backed research warns that by mid-century, more than nine in 10 children across parts of the Eastern Caribbean could face at least three major climate hazards. Skills for Jobs: A local push argues Grenada must train young people for technology and trades tied to real construction and hospitality demand, not just academic subjects.

Healthcare Tech & Investment: Grenada unveiled Project Polaris to global investors at UNGA 81, pitching a “Medical City” vision spanning healthcare, research, technology, wellness, jobs and skills. Digital Inclusion: Island Innovators put Grenada in the spotlight as a Digital@UNGA Awards 2026 finalist for Digital Inclusion, sponsoring Caricom Youth Ambassador Joshua Andall to speak on AI and global governance. AI-Native Enterprise: IntellicoERP, an AI-native Caribbean enterprise platform, is expanding internationally after a Trinidad launch, with plans to open in Ghana and address partner questions on security and human oversight. CBI Accountability: IMA Grenada commissioned an independent review of its Citizenship by Investment programme, using Caribbean Analytics to gather anonymous resident and diaspora input via surveys, interviews and focus groups. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF-backed research warns Eastern Caribbean children face no “safe zone,” with more than 9 in 10 projected to be exposed to at least three climate hazards by mid-century, including drought and heat. Skills for Local Jobs: A Grenada political push argues vocational training must match new construction and hospitality demand, reducing reliance on imported skilled labour. Public Health Labs: CARPHA wrapped up its CariPHLN workshop in Barbados to strengthen regional lab networking, surveillance and diagnostic coordination, with Grenada among participating territories.

Grenada’s digital spotlight: Island Innovators says it’s a top-1% finalist at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026 for digital inclusion, putting Grenada on a global tech stage and sponsoring Grenada’s Caricom Youth Ambassador Joshua Andall for UNGA youth talks on AI and governance. CBI programme scrutiny: IMA Grenada has commissioned an independent review of its Citizenship by Investment programme, using Caribbean Analytics to gather anonymous resident and diaspora input, plus interviews and focus groups, running Sept–Oct 2026. Climate risk to children: A UNICEF-backed study warns that in the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could be exposed to at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with Grenada included in the multi-island assessment. Fisheries resilience funding: A US$12.55m GEF-backed CC4FISH-II project is set to support climate and disaster resilience in Caribbean fisheries through 2030, with Dominica’s inception meeting highlighting regional cooperation and training needs. Tech for governance and work: IntellicoERP, an AI-native enterprise platform, is expanding across the Caribbean via partnerships, aiming to coordinate tasks and approvals inside company rules. Education and skills push: Grenlec Debates preliminaries begin Sept. 21 with 18 schools, while a local political push argues Grenada must train young people for tech-enabled jobs instead of importing labour.

Digital Innovation Spotlight: Island Innovators is a top-1% finalist for the Digital Inclusion category at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026, putting Grenada on a UN stage and sponsoring Grenada’s Caricom Youth Ambassador Joshua Andall for AI and global governance talks. Tech & Skills Support: NTAC is deploying 12 Technical Aid Corps volunteers to Grenada and Sierra Leone to help close critical manpower gaps. Citizenship by Investment Review: IMA Grenada has commissioned an independent September–October 2026 review of its Citizenship by Investment programme, using Caribbean Analytics for anonymous resident and diaspora input via online questionnaires and interviews. Climate Risk for Children: A UNICEF-commissioned study warns that in the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could face at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with no “safe zone” as heat, drought, hurricanes and sea-level rise intensify. Climate-Resilient Fisheries Funding: CC4FISH-II, a US$12.55m GEF-backed project, is rolling out across Dominica, Grenada and other islands to strengthen fisheries resilience through 2030. Education & Tech Pipeline: Grenlec Debates kick off with 18 secondary schools, while a separate push argues Grenada must train young people for technology-linked jobs instead of importing labour.

Climate Risk for Children: A UNICEF-backed study warns that in Grenada and across the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could be exposed to at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with no “safe zone,” alongside hotter days and longer droughts. Fisheries Resilience Funding: A US$12.55m GEF-backed CC4FISH-II project launches to help over 21,800 people in Grenada and other islands build climate and disaster resilience in fisheries through 2030. Infrastructure Delivery Support: The new RIISE facility is now operational, offering Grenada and other Eastern Caribbean governments technical help to clear bottlenecks and finish climate-resilient projects. Grenada CBI Review: IMA Grenada commissions an independent September–October 2026 review of its Citizenship by Investment programme, using Caribbean Analytics to collect anonymous resident and diaspora input. Education & Scholarships: Grenada’s National Scholarship Awards recognise 85 students with EC$6.8m+ in support, including UK Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship recipients. Tech & Business: IntellicoERP expands internationally with plans to open in Ghana, while Apple expands iCloud+ with Apple Arcade and Apple TV in over 100 countries (including Grenada). Regional Health Labs: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados focused on strengthening Caribbean laboratory preparedness and faster detection of health threats.

Grenada Citizenship by Investment: IMA Grenada has commissioned an independent review of its CBI programme, using Caribbean Analytics to collect anonymous input from residents, the diaspora, applicants, and agents via online questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups during September–October 2026. Climate risk for children: A UNICEF-backed study warns that in the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could be exposed to at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with Grenada highlighted among places facing worsening heat and drought pressures. Fisheries resilience funding: A US$12.55m GEF-backed CC4FISH-II project was launched in Dominica to help fisherfolk and coastal communities across Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago build climate and disaster resilience through 2030. Regional infrastructure support: The new RIISE Facility is now operating, offering specialised technical help to speed up climate-resilient infrastructure delivery in Grenada and other participating Eastern Caribbean states. Tech & education links: IntellicoERP’s AI-native enterprise platform is expanding regionally, while UNESCO’s WINGS Caribbean fellowship opens for mid-career women researchers and innovators (deadline 30 Sept 2026).

Citizenship by Investment Oversight: IMA Grenada has commissioned an independent review of its Citizenship by Investment programme, using Caribbean Analytics to collect anonymous input from residents, the diaspora, applicants, and licensed agents via online questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups during September–October 2026. Climate Risk for Children: A UNICEF-backed study warns that in the Eastern Caribbean, more than 9 in 10 children could be exposed to at least three major climate hazards by mid-century, with Grenada highlighted among places facing longer, harsher dry spells. Fisheries Resilience Funding: A US$12.55 million GEF-backed regional project (CC4FISH-II) launched in Dominica to strengthen climate and disaster resilience in Caribbean fisheries, targeting over 21,800 people including fisherfolk and coastal communities across Grenada and neighbours. Regional Infrastructure Delivery: The RIISE Facility is now operational, offering Grenada and other Eastern Caribbean governments technical help to push climate-resilient infrastructure projects past implementation bottlenecks. Education & Skills: Grenada’s National Scholarship Awards handed out EC$6.82M in support, while a local push calls for stronger vocational training so young people can fill jobs created by major projects. Science & Labs Preparedness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados focused on strengthening laboratory preparedness and faster detection and response across the region, with Grenada participating.

Climate Tech & Public Health: UNICEF-backed research warns Eastern Caribbean children face “no safe zone,” with more than 9 in 10 projected to be exposed to at least three climate hazards by mid-century, alongside longer dry spells and heat days—raising risks for schools and health facilities. Regional Resilience Funding: A US$12.55m GEF-backed CC4FISH-II project launches to help fisherfolk and coastal communities across Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago build climate-disaster resilience in fisheries through 2030. Infrastructure Delivery Support: The new RIISE Facility is now operational for Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines, offering technical help to push climate-resilient projects past implementation bottlenecks. AI & Enterprise in the Region: IntellicoERP, an AI-native enterprise platform, is expanding internationally—planning an office in Ghana after a Caribbean launch—aiming to automate workflows with human approvals. Education & Skills: Grenada’s scholarship awards total EC$6.8m, while a local call urges stronger vocational training so young people can fill jobs instead of importing labour. Science & Labs: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop focused on strengthening Caribbean laboratory preparedness and faster detection and response to health threats.

Climate & Children: A UNICEF-backed study warns that in the Eastern Caribbean there may be “no safe zone” for children, with more than 9 in 10 projected to face at least three climate hazards by mid-century, alongside longer hot spells and drought. Fisheries Resilience: A US$12.55m GEF-funded CC4FISH-II project launches to help over 21,800 people in Caribbean fisheries adapt through 2030, with work led by CCCCC and FAO. Infrastructure Delivery: The new RIISE facility is now operating, offering Grenada, Dominica, Saint Lucia and St Vincent & the Grenadines specialist support to push climate-resilient projects past implementation bottlenecks. Health Labs Preparedness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop brought together lab directors to strengthen regional surveillance, diagnostics and lab networking. Education & Skills: Grenada’s national scholarship awards total EC$6.82m, while a policy push argues vocational training must match real job demand. Local Tech/Wellness: Nutmeg’s wellness claims resurface, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.