AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLeatherback Turtle Protection: Grenada’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Affairs condemned the illegal slaughter of a leatherback sea turtle near Solamente Guesthouse in Lance Aux Épines on May 13, reminding the public that the species remains a closed fishery with strict seasonal bans. Ecotourism Hit by Low Nesting: St. Patrick Environmental and Community Tourism Organisation (SPECTO) says it has closed turtle-watching tours for the rest of the 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in female turtles nesting on Levera Beach, noting similar declines reported in Trinidad. Climate Finance Push: Grenada is at the Eighth GEF Assembly in Samarkand, helping shape the 2026–2030 funding cycle and urging faster, simpler access to climate funds for small island states. Tourism & Culture Spotlight: “Echoes of Waltham,” a heritage film from Grenada, won Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards. Public Health in Tourism: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Sports: Grenada’s chess team for the 2026 FIDE Olympiad was announced, with top South African coaching support.
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