AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEarthquake Watch: A 5.0-magnitude quake struck Granada, Spain, early Saturday, sending people fleeing buildings and prompting emergency warnings of possible more tremors. Cost of Living Relief: Grenada is publishing a preliminary list of businesses for the upcoming VAT-Free Weekend under its Cost of Living Assistance Programme, with appeals open to firms not on the list until 19 August. Regional Child Protection: The OECS launched its Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, aiming for safer, supported, empowered children across member states. Education Digital Push: OECS SKIP marked a major software milestone in Grenada to build interoperable post-secondary education platforms across the region. Tragedy in St. Andrew: A toddler drowned during a family outing at Boucherie, Simon; the child was found submerged and pronounced dead on scene. Sports & Governance: Grenada’s GFA backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his withdrawal of a controversial World Cup investment plan, stressing unity and FIFA processes. Diplomatic Mission: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell heads to Spain and then Qatar (Aug 13–19) to discuss areas including energy, sports, education, and Project Polaris. Weather Alert: A tropical disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Grenada and the southeastern Caribbean tonight into Saturday.
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