AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Immigration: A New York federal court struck down a Trump-era immigrant visa ban affecting nationals of 75 countries, including Grenada, after the policy was tied to generalized “public charge” concerns; separately, the US State Department paused immigrant visa processing worldwide while consular officers undergo additional public-charge training. Grenada Health: The Ministry of Health reports a dengue uptick in Epidemiological Week 31, with 23 new cases (up from 6 the prior week), urging residents to eliminate stagnant water and protect against mosquito bites. Water & Waste: Grenada will host the 35th Annual CWWA Conference (Oct 12–16) to drive regional action on water security, climate resilience, wastewater and solid waste management. Digital Push: Grenada’s digital transformation agenda got a boost at the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, with officials pointing to the need for laws and infrastructure that keep pace with fast-changing technology. Local Economy: Government announced six VAT-free shopping days (Aug 28–29, Sept 25–26, Oct 30–31) plus VAT relief on electricity bills and continued fuel and LPG price controls. Youth & Skills: ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp expands with real business projects, while IMA Grenada held a back-to-school trivia prizegiving for students. Sports/Community: Grenada’s hydrocarbon team showcased offshore energy potential at IMAGE 2026, and a CDEMA roster of recovery experts was launched to strengthen post-disaster response across the region.
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