AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArson Charge in Grenada: A Grenada man, Deaigo Stokes, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson after a manufactured home fire on Hebron Church Road around 6:30 a.m. Aug. 31. Investigators estimated about EC$80,000 in damage. Stokes’ bond was set at EC$10,000, with the Tie Plant Volunteer Fire Department and the Grenada County Sheriff’s Department assisting the Mississippi Office of the State Fire Marshal. Heatwave Safety: Grenada issued a public advisory as the heatwave hit its 10th day, with extreme temperatures recorded at Point Salines. The Grenada Meteorological Service urged residents to take precautions as the advisory is expected to last about 36 hours. Road Funding Debate: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell defended a Design-Finance-Build model tied to an EC$161 million supplementary appropriation for road projects, saying it’s needed to move major works forward while local capacity is limited. Grenada Business Watch: Renegade Rum Distillery in northeastern Grenada is up for sale, with details highlighting its modern plant, spare capacity, and cane traceability from nearby farms. Judicial Appointments: OECS Chief Justice Margaret Price Findlay announced new High Court judge transfers affecting Grenada and other OECS territories, with changes taking effect in September 2026.
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