AGP Executive Report

Tourism & Health Tech: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training staff and pushing hotel and vessel surveillance through the Tourism and Health Information System (THiS) to strengthen visitor-based outbreak detection. Public Health Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in safe transport of infectious substances via an IATA workshop, aiming to improve lab readiness and faster regional response. Skills Digitisation: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three level-two TVET courses (waxing, tiling, and baker/cake tech) on a CARICOM Moodle pilot to widen access and standardise training. Water & Climate Resilience: GWP-C ran World Environment Day river testing with students using macroinvertebrates to assess water quality, and also joined regional meetings on climate services and early warning systems. Environment & Conservation: SPECTO closed turtle watching tours early for 2026 after fewer female leatherbacks nested on Levera Beach, with similar declines flagged in Trinidad. Grenada–Nigeria Mobility: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerians (expected July) to boost trade, tourism, education, and investment, while a newly elected CHTA president reported a US visa denial tied to tighter CBI-linked travel rules.

Public Health Logistics: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in IATA’s Infectious Substances Transport “train-the-trainer” workshop in Trinidad, aimed at strengthening regional lab systems and faster outbreak response. Tourism Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, pushing visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels, with new registrations on the THiS system. Water Quality & Youth Science: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides ran a World Environment Day river field activity in St David, using macroinvertebrates to assess water health and spot species linked to good water quality. Climate & Early Warning: GWP-C took part in regional meetings on climate services and wet/hurricane season outlooks, supporting tools for water security and climate resilience. Conservation Update: SPECTO closed turtle watching tours early for Grenada’s 2026 leatherback nesting season after fewer female turtles were recorded, with possible regional declines flagged. Skills Digitisation: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three CARICOM TVET courses (waxing, tiling, baker/cake tech) onto its Moodle platform for wider access. Grenada–Nigeria Tech & Trade Push: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerians from July, positioning the country as a gateway for investment in sectors including fintech, renewable energy, logistics and education.

Offshore Tech & Local Industry: A Trinidad and Tobago boat maker is expanding across the Caribbean and Florida with the KSB 429, built for rough regional seas and tailored luxury cruising, highlighting how Caribbean-made products are winning buyers who want vessels matched to local conditions. Digital Health in the Region: Adroit Infosystems showcased practical EHR and connected healthcare workflows at the CCFP Trinidad World Family Doctor Day Symposium, focusing on digitising real clinic operations (patient access, billing, care continuity) rather than just replacing paper. Grenada–Nigeria Connectivity: Grenada has approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers (starting July), with plans for direct air links in the next six months to boost trade, tourism, education, investment and sectors like fintech, logistics and healthcare. Water & Environment Science: GWP-C, with SGU and Girl Guides, used river “macroinvertebrates” to assess water health during World Environment Day, finding the sampled area in relatively good condition. Conservation Update: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours early for Grenada’s 2026 leatherback nesting season due to a sharp drop in female nesting activity. Skills & Training: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three CARICOM TVET level two courses (waxing, tiling, baking/cake) on its Moodle platform to widen access to technical training. Health Security for Tourism: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance via hotel and vessel monitoring and infectious disease prevention.

Digital Health in the Region: Adroit Infosystems used the CCFP Trinidad Chapter World Family Doctor Day Symposium to spotlight practical EHR and connected clinic workflows—digitising real patient access, billing, and care continuity instead of just replacing paper. Water Quality & Learning: GWP-C, with Girl Guides and St George’s University, ran a World Environment Day river field activity in St David, using macroinvertebrates to assess water health and teach students what “good water quality” looks like. Tourism, Health & Surveillance: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA, training staff on visitor-based surveillance and pushing hotels and vessels to register on the Tourism and Health Information System (THiS). Skills for TVET: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two courses (waxing, tiling, and baker/cake tech) under a CARICOM TVET digitalisation pilot, expanding flexible delivery across member states. NCD Pressure: A regional push calls for faster, evidence-based healthy food policy to tackle the Caribbean’s NCD crisis and the “double burden” of disease. Environment Watch: SPECTO closed turtle watching tours early for the 2026 leatherback season after fewer nesting females were recorded at Levera Beach. Grenada–Nigeria Links: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers from July, framed as a trade, tourism, education, and investment boost.

Sovereign Debt Relief: Fitch revised its sovereign rating criteria to better handle cases where countries pause bond repayments without being treated as in “default,” a move that could encourage faster liquidity support during debt stress. Grenada–Nigeria Mobility: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers (starting July), with officials pitching the policy to boost trade, tourism, education, investment and possible direct air links. Water Quality & Learning: GWP-C and SGU hosted a World Environment Day river field activity using macroinvertebrates to assess water health, reporting encouraging results. Public Health Focus: A CARPHA-led Tourism and Health Program (THP) launched to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention at hotels and vessels. Skills Digitised: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two TVET courses (waxing, tiling, baking/cake) for CARICOM delivery via Moodle. Conservation Alert: SPECTO closed turtle watching tours early for 2026 after fewer leatherback nests on Levera Beach. Regional Lab Readiness: Eastern Caribbean stakeholders met on tier-based laboratory networks to speed outbreak detection and response.

Tourism & Health Tech: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA, rolling out visitor-based surveillance training and pushing hotels and vessels to register on the Tourism and Health Information System (THiS) to strengthen health security. Regional Outbreak Readiness: Eastern Caribbean labs are linking up through a tier-based laboratory network push, aiming for faster, fairer disease detection and response aligned with international health standards. Skills Digitisation: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two TVET courses (waxing, tiling, baker/cake) under a CARICOM pilot, with delivery now live on its Moodle platform. Climate Finance for Businesses: Grenada Development Bank is seeking input for a climate finance public-private partnership strategist role to help ready the private sector for climate funding and investment planning. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM’s STAR-Fish project is moving ahead with clean energy interventions for fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable energy and cold-chain upgrades. Grenada-Nigeria Connectivity: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers (expected July) and is pursuing direct air links to boost trade, tourism, education, and fintech. Ecotourism Impact: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours early for the 2026 season after fewer leatherback nesting females were observed on Levera Beach.

Tourism & Conservation: SPECTO says it’s closing turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season, citing a sharp drop in female nesting on Levera Beach and warning the decline may be regional. Health Security: Grenada’s Tourism and Health Program (THP) was launched with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance, including hotel and vessel monitoring via the THiS system. Skills & Training: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two courses (waxing, tiling, baker/cake) under a CARICOM TVET digitalisation pilot, with more programmes planned by 2027. Climate Finance: Grenada Development Bank seeks a Climate Finance Public-Private Partnership Strategist to help ready the private sector for GCF climate funding. Regional Lab Response: Eastern Caribbean labs are aligning on tier-based laboratory networks to speed outbreak detection and meet international health standards. Jobs & Careers: ECCB advertises for a Facilities Maintenance Technician (Electricals) in St Kitts. Business & Mobility: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers from July, with talks on direct air links and new investment pathways. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-backed STAR-Fish ramps up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including cold-chain upgrades. Local Watch: Bonanza Stables owner alleges imported horses were euthanised too soon after tick-borne Babesia tests. Culture & Media: “Echoes of Waltham” won Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards. Sports: Jamara Patterson made a major mark in the US collegiate circuit with a sub-51-second 400m run.

Digital Skills in CARICOM: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two TVET courses (waxing, tiling, baker/cake) on the CARICOM TVET Digitalisation pilot, with delivery starting May 18 and more programmes planned by March 2027. Tourism + Health Surveillance: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and onboarding properties to the Tourism and Health Information System (THiS) to boost visitor-based outbreak detection. Health Security Networks: Eastern Caribbean labs are linking up for faster outbreak response via PAHO’s tier-based laboratory network push, aimed at stronger detection and response aligned with International Health Regulations. Grenada–Nigeria Business Boost: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers (from July), with talks on direct air links and new investment focus areas like aviation, tourism, real estate, healthcare, fintech, renewable energy, logistics and education. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM’s STAR-Fish project is rolling out clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable-powered cold storage and support for low-carbon certification. Policy + Public Health Pressure: Regional leaders renewed calls for stronger healthy food policies to tackle the NCD crisis, stressing implementation gaps and the need for evidence-based action. Local Tech Governance: Grenada appointed Ron Livingston Redhead as Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, innovation and AI policy. Transport Pain Point: Caribbean Development Bank flagged traffic congestion as a development and public health issue, citing major productivity losses across the region.

Digital Transformation: Grenada appoints Ron Redhead as Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, innovation and AI policy. Health Tech & Tourism: CARPHA and Grenada launch the Tourism and Health Program to boost visitor-based surveillance, with hotels and vessels registering on the THiS system. TVET Online Learning: HEART/NSTA Trust digitises three Level Two courses (waxing, tiling, baker/cake) on CARICOM’s TVET digitalisation pilot, expanding access via Moodle delivery. Regional Lab Readiness: PAHO supports Eastern Caribbean tier-based laboratory networks to speed outbreak detection and strengthen IHR-aligned response. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM’s STAR-Fish project ramps up renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for fisheries, including cold-chain improvements. Mobility & Productivity: CDB highlights Caribbean traffic congestion as a development, public health and climate issue, citing major annual productivity losses. Grenada-Nigeria Business Push: Grenada announces visa-free entry for Nigerians from July and talks on direct flights to grow trade, tourism and investment. Sports: Grenadian quarter-miler Jamara Patterson posts a 50.98s NCAA personal best, moving up the OECS and all-time lists.

CARPHA & Tourism Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, aiming to boost visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention through hotel and vessel monitoring and training for national teams. TVET Digital Learning: The HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two courses (waxing, tiling, and baker/cake tech) for CARICOM’s TVET digitalisation pilot, with delivery via Moodle starting May 18 and more programmes planned by March 2027. Regional Lab Readiness: PAHO is pushing Eastern Caribbean tier-based laboratory networks to speed up outbreak detection and response, aligned with International Health Regulations and Universal Health standards. Digital Transformation Leadership: Grenada appointed Ron Livingston Redhead as Minister for Digital Transformation, covering ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, innovation, and AI policy. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project (CAD4.324m) is scaling renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for Caribbean fisheries, including cold-chain improvements and pathways to low-carbon certification. Mobility & Public Health: A CDB push reframes traffic congestion as a development issue tied to productivity, public health, and climate impacts across the Caribbean. Grenada–Nigeria Business Push: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerians from July and is pursuing direct air links to grow trade, tourism, aviation, fintech, and other sectors. Water-from-Air Breakthrough: A Nobel-linked moisture-capture approach using metal-organic frameworks could produce up to 1,000 litres of clean water daily, offering hope for water-scarce regions.

Tourism + Health Tech: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA, training staff for visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention, plus hotel and vessel registration on the Tourism and Health Information System (THiS). Digital Skills for TVET: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three CARICOM TVET Level Two courses (waxing, tiling, and baker/cake tech) on its Moodle platform, with more programmes planned by March 2027. Health Security in the Lab Network: Eastern Caribbean labs are moving toward tier-based laboratory networks to speed outbreak detection and align with International Health Regulations and Universal Health standards. Regional NCD Food Policy Push: PAHO, CARPHA, OECS and the Healthy Caribbean Coalition urged faster, evidence-based healthy food policies to tackle the region’s non-communicable disease crisis. Digital Transformation Leadership: Grenada appointed Ron Redhead as Minister for Digital Transformation, covering ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, innovation, and AI policy. Grenada–Nigeria Business Link: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers (from July) and is pursuing direct air links to boost trade, tourism, investment, and fintech/renewables/logistics. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project (CAD4.324m) is ramping up low-carbon, renewable-energy solutions for Caribbean fisheries, including cold-chain improvements. Roads + Productivity: A CDB push reframes traffic congestion as a development, public health, climate, and competitiveness issue across small island states.

Digital Transformation: Hon. Ron Redhead appointed Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, start-ups, and AI policy. Health & Food Policy: Caribbean leaders and public health experts push faster, evidence-based healthy food policies to tackle the region’s NCD crisis and slow progress since the 2007 Port of Spain Declaration. Outbreak Readiness: Eastern Caribbean labs are linking up for faster outbreak detection via tier-based laboratory networks aligned with International Health Regulations. Skills for Jobs: HEART/NSTA Trust digitises Level Two TVET courses on CARICOM’s Moodle platform, expanding access to practical training in Grenada and other participating states. Water Security Tech: A Nobel Prize-linked invention using metal-organic materials can produce up to 1,000 litres of clean water daily from air moisture—promising for drought-hit communities. Grenada–Nigeria Business Boost: Grenada announces visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers (from July) and talks on direct air links, pitching opportunities in aviation, tourism, real estate, healthcare, fintech, renewable energy, logistics, and education. Climate Resilience for Fisheries: CRFM’s STAR-Fish project ramps up clean energy for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable-powered cold storage and low-carbon certification support. Local Tech/Policy: Liberty Caribbean says it’s ready for the 2026 hurricane season, highlighting resilient communications as a lifeline during disasters. Sports: Jamara Patterson keeps making waves on the US collegiate circuit after breaking the 51-second barrier in the 400m.

Grenada–Nigeria Business Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, H.E. Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers is set to start in July, with talks on direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, education, agriculture, logistics and fintech. US Travel Curbs in Tourism: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief says his US visa renewal was denied, linking the move to Washington’s partial travel restrictions tied to Citizenship-by-Investment screening—an issue affecting Caribbean hotel and tourism leadership. Digital Skills for TVET: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two courses for the CARICOM TVET pilot (Waxing, Tiling, Baker & Cake), now available via the HEART/NSTA Moodle platform. Eastern Caribbean Lab Networking: PAHO is helping countries build tier-based laboratory networks to speed outbreak detection and response across the Eastern Caribbean. Digital Transformation Leadership: Grenada appoints Ron Redhead as Minister for Digital Transformation, covering ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity and AI policy. Health Policy & NCDs: Regional leaders call for faster, evidence-based healthy food policy to tackle the Caribbean’s NCD crisis, citing implementation gaps and the high cost of healthier diets.

Digital Transformation: Grenada appoints Hon. Ron Redhead as Minister for Digital Transformation, with a mandate covering ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, start-ups, and AI policy. Education & Skills: HEART/NSTA Trust digitises three Level Two TVET courses for CARICOM’s TVET digitalisation pilot, with delivery via its Moodle platform starting May 18. Health Tech & Access: PAHO and OECS-PPS push joint action to improve access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean small island states. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM’s STAR-Fish project (with Canada funding) advances renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for Caribbean fisheries, including cold-chain improvements. Water From Air: A Nobel Prize-winning chemist’s moisture-from-atmosphere invention targets up to 1,000 litres of clean drinking water daily using solar-driven materials. Grenada–Nigeria Connectivity: Grenada approves visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers from July and discusses direct air links within six months to boost trade, tourism, and fintech. Earth & Safety: A magnitude ~5.0 earthquake (deep focus) is reported felt in Trinidad and Grenada, with no damage or injuries reported. Tourism Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings regional tourism ministers together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” aiming to strengthen connectivity and market share. Food Policy: A Caribbean webinar reviews progress on healthy food policy for NCD prevention, noting slow regional gains toward 2025 targets.

Visa & Flights: Grenada is moving to strengthen ties with Nigeria via visa-free entry for Nigerians starting in July and talks on direct air links within six months, aiming to boost trade, investment and tourism across sectors like healthcare, fintech, renewable energy and education. Digital Skills for TVET: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three Level Two courses for a CARICOM TVET pilot, with programmes now available through its Moodle platform in Grenada and other participating states. Digital Transformation Leadership: Grenada appointed Hon. Ron Redhead as Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, start-ups and AI policy. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is ramping up clean energy support for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades, with Grenada among participating countries. Water-from-Air Breakthrough: A Nobel Prize-winning chemist’s moisture-from-atmosphere machine could produce up to 1,000 litres of clean water daily, offering a potential off-grid solution for water-stressed communities. Agriculture & Climate Pressure: Caribbean drought and extreme heat linked to El Niño conditions are straining reservoirs and agriculture, with Grenada named among affected islands. Local Tech/Policy: Liberty Caribbean says it is ready for the 2026 hurricane season, highlighting network resilience as a lifeline during crises. Health Systems Lens: A Grenada-focused explainer argues health system failures often come from “invisible” governance and supply decisions, not just frontline care. Sports: Jamara Patterson ran a sub-51 400m to advance in the NCAA circuit, keeping Grenada in the spotlight.

Digital Transformation: Grenada appoints Hon. Ron Redhead as Minister for Digital Transformation, tasked with ICT infrastructure, digital government, data governance, cybersecurity, innovation, start-ups, and AI policy. Education & Skills: HEART/NSTA Trust digitises three Level Two TVET courses for CARICOM’s TVET digitalisation pilot, with delivery via its Moodle platform across participating institutions. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada-backed STAR-Fish ramps up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, targeting renewable power, cold-chain upgrades, and low-carbon certification pathways. Tourism Tech & Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings tourism ministers and leaders together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” aiming to strengthen market resilience and connectivity. STEM for Girls: A girls’ engineering camp has students build and test ice-pop-stick bridges, teaching mechanical engineering through hands-on load testing. Water From Air: A Nobel Prize-linked invention is pushing water-from-atmosphere tech that could produce up to 1,000 litres of clean drinking water daily. Health Systems Access: A PAHO/OECS joint push focuses on improving access to essential medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean states. Local Dispute: Bonanza Stables owner alleges Grenada officials euthanised imported horses too quickly after tick-borne disease tests, raising questions about quarantine and permitting.