AGP Executive Report

New Hotel Opening: IHG has announced InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse will open in November 2026 on the southeast coast, bringing 120 rooms, five dining spots, a spa, kids’ club, and over 20,000 sq ft of event space—plus Grenada’s only ballroom of its kind. Blue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Blue Economy MSMEs in Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines to two virtual info sessions for Window 2 Blue Economy MSME Matching Grants (grants of US$100,000–US$150,000). Marine Conservation Alert: SPECTO has closed leatherback turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 nesting season due to a sharp drop in nesting activity at Levera Beach. Enforcement Update: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle near Solamente Guesthouse (Lance Aux Épines) and reiterated the 2026 closed season rules. Tourism & Culture: Grenada Office of Creative Affairs says three local creatives will travel to Annecy, France for the Annecy International Animation Festival and MIFA Market. Diaspora Travel Boost: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5, with island-wide events and extra flights from major markets including Canada and the US.

Caribbean Boat-Building Boost: Trinidad and Tobago’s Kenny Scott Boats is expanding across the Caribbean and Florida with its KSB 429 offshore vessel, built for rough regional seas and aimed at buyers wanting customised luxury cruising. Grenada Turtle Watch Hit by Early Closure: St. Patrick Environmental and Community Tourism Organisation (SPECTO) has closed leatherback turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 nesting season after a sharp drop in female turtles at Levera Beach, with officials warning the decline may be wider across the region. Blue Economy Learning Push: Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, the Grenada Tourism Authority and the Grenada Yacht Club hosted “Explore the Blue – Marine Pathways” for students, using glass-bottom boat tours to spark interest in marine careers. Diaspora Travel Surge: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with extra flights added from the US, Canada, the UK and within the Caribbean. Tourism Meets Health: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance at hotels and vessels. Nigerian Access & Investment Drive: Grenada is rolling out visa-free entry for Nigerians as part of a wider push to grow tourism, education links and investment, including aviation, real estate and financial services.

Caribbean Music Awards: Lady Lava leads the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards nominations with nine nods, followed by Grenada’s V’ghn (seven) and Machel Montano and Ayetian (seven each), as the awards expand across 40-plus categories. Grenada Diaspora Homecoming: Grenada’s two-week Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with cultural events, heritage tours, community projects and business forums—plus extra flights from major markets. Visa-free push for Nigerians: Grenada has approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers, framed as a boost for tourism, education and investment, while sparking debate online. Blue economy & marine tourism: SPECTO has closed turtle-watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season due to fewer nesting females at Levera Beach; the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs also condemned an illegal leatherback slaughter near Solamente Guesthouse. Tourism + health link: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance at hotels and vessels. Creative exports: GOCA says three Grenadian animation creatives will head to Annecy and MIFA Market via its Animation Accelerator. Regional travel context: New airline interline partnerships aim to ease Caribbean “fragmented airlift,” making island-hopping smoother for travellers.

Diaspora Travel Boost: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with cultural festivals, heritage tours, family days and business forums—plus extra flights from the US, Canada, the UK and the wider Caribbean (including Air Canada Toronto–Grenada and daily American Airlines Miami–Grenada service). Ecotourism Alert: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in nesting activity at Levera Beach, urging visitors to expect fewer sightings. Blue Economy & Careers: Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, the Grenada Tourism Authority and the Grenada Yacht Club hosted “Explore the Blue – Marine Pathways” for students, using glass-bottom boat tours to spotlight marine jobs and skills. Tourism + Public Health: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention at hotels and vessels. Visa-Free Business Push: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders from July, aiming to grow trade, tourism, education and investment, with talks on direct air links underway. Tourism Agenda: Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism plan focused on product upgrades, digital marketing, safer visitor experiences and stronger regional partnerships. Creative Spotlight: GOCA says Grenadian creatives will travel to Annecy, France for the Annecy International Animation Festival and MIFA Market.

Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026: The two-week festival runs June 21–July 5 across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with cultural events, heritage tours, family days, community projects and business forums aimed at boosting diaspora ties and local economic activity. Airlift boost: Organisers say airlines have added services for the surge in travel, including Air Canada’s Toronto–Grenada route and daily American Airlines flights from Miami. Marine protection warning: SPECTO has closed turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season after fewer female turtles were recorded at Levera Beach. Enforcement call: Grenada’s Blue Economy ministry condemned an illegal leatherback slaughter near Solamente Guesthouse (Lance Aux Épines) and reiterated the closed-season rules. Tourism & health: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and disease prevention at hotels and vessels. Investment travel access: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers starting July, with talks on direct air links to support tourism and business.

Marine Conservation & Ecotourism: SPECTO has closed its turtle watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season, effective immediately, citing a sharp drop in female nesting activity on Levera Beach and warning the decline may be regional. Enforcement & Visitor Safety: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs (BEMA) condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback turtle near Solamente Guesthouse in Lance Aux Épines on May 13, reminding the public that leatherback capture is a closed fishery and reiterating the 1 April–31 August 2026 closed season for turtles and the Levera Beach leisure/fishing closure. Tourism & Health: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, training hotels and vessel operators on visitor-based surveillance to strengthen health security in tourism. Business & Climate Finance: Grenada Development Bank issued an Expression of Interest for a Climate Finance Public-Private Partnership Strategist under the GCF readiness programme to help the private sector access climate funding. Travel Access for Nigerians: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers (expected to take effect in July) and is pushing for direct air links within six months to boost tourism, investment and trade. Heritage Spotlight: “Echoes of Waltham” won Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards, highlighting Grenada’s cultural stories through a regional heritage partnership.

Grenada Tourism & Health Program: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, aiming to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention with CARPHA support, including training and new registrations for tourism properties. Grenada Tourism Agenda: The tourism ministry outlined an ambitious 12–24 month plan focused on boosting arrivals and spend, improving key attractions (beaches, falls, parks, forts, underwater sculpture park, heritage sites), and strengthening airlift, safety messaging, and digital marketing. Nigerian Access & Investment Push: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria says visa-free entry for Nigerians is set to begin in July, alongside talks for direct air links within six months—targeting tourism, aviation, real estate, healthcare, education, agriculture, logistics, and fintech. Public-Sector Contract Ruling: Grenada’s High Court ordered the government to pay damages to former Head of Rural Development Byron L.J. Campbell after finding his contract termination wrongful. Regional Airlift Moves: New airline partnerships in the wider Caribbean are designed to make island-hopping easier by improving connections and reducing hassle for travelers.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, boosting visitor-based surveillance with CARPHA support, hotel and vessel monitoring, and training for infectious disease prevention. Grenada Tourism Agenda: The country mapped an ambitious 12–24 month tourism push, focusing on airlift, site upgrades (Grand Anse Beach, falls, parks, forts, Underwater Sculpture Park), better signage and safety, stronger community tourism, and digital marketing. Nigerian Access & Investment Drive: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers from July, with talks on direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting tourism, trade, education, and investment in sectors like aviation, real estate, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and fintech. Public Transport Support: The Grenada Transport Commission says EC$1.7m was invested via fuel tax rebates and western bus relief, with a 50% duty-free concessions plan for bus parts and tyres in the works. Regional Travel Context: New airline partnerships across the Caribbean are being positioned as a step toward easing fragmented regional airlift. Cruise Deals: P&O Cruises rolled out Caribbean fly-cruise promos with up to £500 onboard spending and low deposits. Governance Watch: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Haiti lowest in the Caribbean, while several others lead the region.

Grenada Tourism & Health: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, strengthening visitor-based surveillance with CARPHA support, including hotel and vessel monitoring, training, and infectious disease prevention. Grenada Tourism Agenda: The tourism ministry outlined an ambitious 12–24 month plan to boost arrivals and spend, upgrade major attractions (Grand Anse Beach, falls, parks, forts, underwater sculpture park, rum distilleries and heritage sites), and expand digital marketing and community tourism. Visa-Free Push for Nigeria: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders from July, with talks on direct air links within six months, targeting tourism, aviation, real estate, healthcare, education, agriculture, logistics and fintech. Transport Update: The Grenada Transport Commission says EC$1.7M was invested in public transport via fuel tax rebates and western bus relief, with more duty-free concessions for bus parts and tyres in the works. Local Travel Disruption: Scott Street in St George will close for night-time asphalt paving (2 June, 9pm–3am) with set detours and no-parking rules. Regional Airlift: New airline interline partnerships (Winair/Contour and others) aim to make Caribbean hopping easier by reducing separate tickets and layovers.

Tourism & Health: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, with CARPHA leading visitor-based surveillance training and hotel/vessel monitoring to strengthen health security across the tourism sector. Tourism Agenda: Minister Adrian Thomas outlined a 12–24 month push to grow arrivals and spend, improve key sites (Grand Anse Beach, waterfalls, parks, forts, underwater sculpture park and heritage areas), and boost digital marketing, safety, and community tourism. Nigerian Market Boost: Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian travellers (starting July), with talks on direct air links within six months, aiming to drive business travel, tourism, education exchanges, and investment in sectors like aviation, real estate, healthcare, logistics and fintech. Transport Update: The Grenada Transport Commission says EC$1.7M was invested in public transport support via fuel tax rebates and the Western Bus Passenger Relief Initiative, with further duty-free concessions for bus parts and tyres in final prep. Conservation Reminder: CYEN Grenada urged residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season by keeping noise and lighting low and reporting sightings to authorities.

Grenada Tourism Agenda: Grenada’s Tourism Minister Adrian Thomas laid out an ambitious 12–24 month plan to grow arrivals and spend, upgrade key sites (Grand Anse Beach, Annandale/Seven Sisters/Concord Falls, Grand Etang, Fort George/Frederick, Underwater Sculpture Park, rum distilleries and heritage/community spots), and push stronger digital marketing, safer experiences, and community tourism. Nigerian Travel Boost: Grenada’s honorary consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, says visa-free entry for Nigerians is set to start in July, with talks on direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting tourism, trade, education and investment across sectors like aviation, real estate, healthcare, agriculture, logistics and fintech. Transport Update: The Grenada Transport Commission reports EC$1.7M invested in public transport via fuel tax rebates and western bus relief, and says 50% duty-free concessions on essential parts and tyres for registered bus owners is nearing implementation. Procurement & Roads: A CPU procurement symposium runs 10–11 June at Radisson Beach Resort, while Scott Street in St George is closed at night for paving works starting 2 June. Local Politics Noise: Opposition and ruling figures traded fresh accusations in the latest political back-and-forth, keeping election-season tensions high.

Visa & Travel Access: Grenada has approved visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders, starting in July, as part of a push to boost business travel, tourism, education exchanges, and investment; talks are also underway for direct air links within six months. Tourism Strategy: Grenada’s tourism agenda for the next 12–24 months focuses on boosting arrivals and spend, upgrading key sites (Grand Anse Beach, waterfalls, parks, heritage spots), expanding community tourism, strengthening digital marketing, and improving airlift and visitor experience. Regional Tourism Context: At Caribbean Week in New York, Grenada is among regional ministers and officials backing a unified push for “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” while Petra Roach (former Grenada Tourism Authority CEO) was inducted into the CTO Hall of Fame. Transport & Visitor Comfort: The Grenada Transport Commission reports EC$1.7M invested in public transport support via fuel rebates and bus relief, plus final steps toward 50% duty-free concessions for essential bus parts and tyres. On-the-Ground Notes: Scott Street in St George is set to close overnight for asphalt paving (June 2, 9pm–3am). Business & Hospitality: Carib Brewery (Grenada) Limited announces its 66th annual shareholders meeting on June 26 at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort.

Visa & Investment Boost: Grenada is set to grant visa-free entry to Nigerian passport holders from July, with talks underway on reciprocal arrangements and possible direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting travel, tourism, education, and investment across sectors like aviation, real estate, healthcare, agriculture, and fintech. Tourism Health Security: Grenada officially launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, strengthening surveillance and early-warning systems so the destination can respond faster to tourism-related public health events. Caribbean Tourism Push: Grenada is among the regional delegations attending Caribbean Week in New York 2026, where ministers and tourism leaders meet under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to strengthen connectivity and market resilience. Local Visitor Life: CYEN Grenada is urging residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season—keep noise and lights low, stay back, and report sightings. Road & Planning Notes: Scott Street in St George’s will close overnight (2 June, 9pm–3am) for asphalt paving, and a procurement symposium runs 10–11 June at Radisson Beach Resort. Food & Culture: Grenada Chocolate Festival activity continues, including CAIPO support for the opening ceremony and a GHTA fundraiser backing the National Culinary Team.

Visa-Free Push for Nigeria: Grenada is set to introduce visa-free entry for Nigerian citizens from July, with talks underway for direct air links within six months—aimed at boosting trade, tourism, education and investment across sectors like healthcare, agriculture, logistics, fintech and real estate. Tourism Health Security: Grenada officially launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme, strengthening health surveillance and early warning for tourism-related public health events—positioning the destination as safer and more resilient. Air Connectivity Boost: United Airlines plans a new nonstop Newark–St. Croix route starting Oct. 31, reflecting fast-growing U.S. demand for direct Caribbean flights. Caribbean Week in New York: Tourism ministers and officials gathered in Manhattan for Caribbean Week 2026 (June 1–5) under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” with Grenada among the delegations. Local Travel Notes: Scott Street in St. George’s will close for night-time asphalt paving (June 2, 9pm–3am) with detours in place. Community & Nature: CYEN Grenada urges residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season by keeping noise and lights low and staying back from nests.

Caribbean Week in New York 2026: Tourism ministers and officials from across the region—including Grenada—are gathering at the InterContinental New York Times Square (June 1–5) for CTO’s “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” focused on market growth, resilience, and stronger airlift and connectivity. Grenada Tourism + Health Security: Grenada officially launched CARPHA’s Regional Tourism and Health Programme at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort (May 28), aiming to boost surveillance and early response to tourism-related public health events—key since tourism drives over 25% of GDP. Airlift Watch: United Airlines will start the only nonstop Newark–St. Croix service this fall (from Oct. 31), adding another direct gateway for U.S. travelers. Local Travel Notes: Scott Street in St. George’s will close for night asphalt paving (June 2, 9pm–3am) with detours. Sea Turtle Reminder: CYEN Grenada urges residents and visitors to protect nesting sea turtles—keep noise and lights low, stay back, and report sightings. Grenada Food & Cocoa Buzz: CAIPO backed the 13th Grenada Chocolate Festival opening, while GHTA’s “Cocoa and Spice Everything is Nice” fundraiser supports the national culinary team heading to Taste of the Caribbean 2026.

Grenada Tourism & Health: Grenada has launched the Regional Tourism and Health Programme with CARPHA, aiming to strengthen health security for the tourism sector through better monitoring, early warning, and coordinated response—key as tourism drives over 25% of GDP. Public Procurement: The Central Procurement Unit will host a two-day “Smart Bidding, Stronger Partnerships” symposium (10–11 June) at Radisson Beach Resort, Grand Anse, to help vendors and public officers improve bid compliance and transparency. Road Disruption (St George’s): Scott Street in St George’s will close for asphalt paving from Tuesday 2 June, 9 pm–3 am, with detours and no-parking rules in place. Sea Turtle Nesting Season: CYEN Grenada is urging residents and visitors to protect nesting sea turtles by keeping noise and lights low, staying back, and reporting sightings—while avoiding touching turtles, eggs, or nests. Caribbean Travel Demand: United Airlines is adding nonstop Newark–St. Croix service from Oct. 31, reflecting fast-growing U.S. interest in Caribbean routes. Caribbean Week in New York: Caribbean tourism leaders are gathering in Manhattan for Caribbean Week 2026 (June 1–5) under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” with Grenada among the delegations.