AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoEU Visa Pressure on CBI: The EU has told Grenada and four other Eastern Caribbean states to end citizenship-by-investment by 2028 or face visa-free travel curbs, with prime ministers agreeing to coordinate a unified push to Brussels. Healthcare Capacity: Grenada’s US$250m Project Polaris is outlined as a new 250-bed, climate-resilient teaching hospital in Calivigny, aiming to ease strain on emergency care and expand training through a Mount Sinai partnership. Cost of Living & Prices: Economists weigh in on Grenada’s cost-of-living challenge, noting the limits of government control in a country that imports most essentials, while pointing to possible levers like import duties and competition. Hospital Allegations: A St George’s General Hospital nurse practitioner raises serious concerns about “a big Cuban racket,” alleging patient exploitation and improper charging practices. Public Health & Food Security: CARDI launched its first Agricultural Research and Innovation Symposium to push science-driven, climate-resilient food systems across the region. Regional Nutrition Project: The EU-funded Zero Hunger Trust Fund initiative “Cultivating Futures” is rolling out across Grenada and other OECS states using schools to improve food security, nutrition, education, and resilience. Community Safety Funding: Canada’s CFLI backs Grenada community projects, including crime-prevention work with the RGPF and support for green livelihoods for youth and women. Violence Update: Police are investigating a Jean Anglais shooting that sent one man to St George’s General Hospital with a gunshot wound.
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