AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAfrica–Grenada Travel & Investment: Grenada is pushing deeper ties with Africa, including visa-free access for Nigerian passport holders from July and talks on possible direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting trade, tourism, education and business travel. Diplomatic Pushback: Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall defended the policy publicly, saying calls to bar “people from the mother continent” reflect “self-hatred” and that Grenada wants movement of people, goods and services. Tourism & Community: The Grenada Tourism Authority launched a National Beautification Competition ahead of the Grenada Flower and Garden Festival (8–15 Nov 2026), with registration open until 30 June—inviting schools and communities to upgrade public and tourism spaces. Blue Economy: Grenada welcomed partners for “Grenada’s National Framework for sustainable Ocean Governance,” funded at US$300,000, linking ocean protection to livelihoods, food security, exports and tourism. Disaster Finance: Grenada received US$44.04m from CCRIF after Hurricane Beryl and is spending over US$2m this year to strengthen hurricane and disaster insurance coverage. Resort Loyalty Update: Sandals and Beaches unveiled the rebranded Island Insiders Club loyalty program, replacing Sandals Select Rewards from 1 July 2026. Travel Safety Note: In the wider region, a missing St Vincent–to–Tobago aircraft was later found with no loss of lives, underscoring ongoing aviation search coordination across the Caribbean.
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