AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Immigration Ruling: A Biden-appointed judge in Manhattan struck down the Trump administration’s immigrant visa freeze for 75 high-risk countries, calling the policy “patently unlawful” and exceeding the State Department’s authority; the list includes Grenada and other Caribbean states, and the ban targeted immigrant visas tied to permanent residency. Grenada in the Spotlight: Grenada’s Anderson Peters took third at the Lausanne Diamond League men’s javelin, throwing 86.69m, as Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage edged India’s Neeraj Chopra by just nine centimetres to win. Regional Economy: ECLAC projects Caribbean growth of 5.6% in 2026, but says it drops to 1.1% without Guyana—highlighting how Grenada (3.5%) sits far behind Guyana’s oil-driven surge. Local Life & Travel: A temporary road closure is set for Mt Hartman byroad in St George from Monday, 24 August for five weeks to support road upgrade works. Business Support: A CDB-backed initiative will help MSMEs across Grenada and other OECS states strengthen digital skills and competitiveness, with support for at least 150 firms. Youth & Culture: Grenada’s Junior Tourism Minister Ella-Rose Charles has started a mentorship programme, while Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival lineup for Oct 23–25 includes NE-YO and features Grenada’s V’ghn.
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