AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Watch: Grenada’s Ministry of Health says it is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with WHO risk to the Caribbean assessed as very low—so there’s “no immediate threat” and no need for alarm; officials urge good hygiene, safe food handling, and to rely on official updates. Hospital Access: Temporary parking restrictions are coming to the General Hospital compound for about six months due to ICU upgrades and construction of an Ophthalmic Outpatient Clinic—visitors should use nearby parking and only do brief drop-offs or emergency short-term parking. Healthy Food Policy: A regional webinar ahead of the 20th anniversary of CARICOM’s NCD declaration highlights slow progress on diet-related illness control; only a few countries, including Grenada, have implemented the needed healthy food policies to meet PAHO targets by 2025. Maternal Health Research: Grenada-linked doctoral student Khalisha Halley presented CARPHA conference research on substance use during pregnancy and links to low birth weight. Agriculture & Food Security: Grenada launched ADAP 2026 with an added EC$1 million to support farm labour and inputs, aiming to strengthen local production and back regional food security goals. Youth Gambling Concern: New figures flag Grenada as an OECS youth gambling hotspot, with lottery sales rising sharply and worries about social risk and digital betting exposure. Tourism & Wellness: InterContinental announced a 120-room luxury beachfront resort at La Sagesse Bay opening in November 2026, adding to Grenada’s growing high-end tourism pipeline.
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