AGP Executive Report

Digital Government Law: Grenada has formally passed the Digital Transformation Agency Act, giving its digital government push a statutory backbone—now the real test is whether systems across ministries can finally talk to each other instead of forcing citizens to repeat themselves. Pandemic Preparedness: Grenada strengthened its National Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan after a PAHO/WHO-supported national validation workshop, updating governance, staffing roles, surveillance, clinical care, and financing under a One Health approach. Broadband Costs (Study): Broadband Genie’s global review puts the UK at 46th for average mobile data cost ($0.27 per 1GB), with Grenada readers likely watching how pricing and network performance shape affordability. Local Tech Momentum: Island Innovators is set to host a Grenada assembly on 10 September to turn digital transformation ideas into action, bringing together ICT leaders, investors, and policymakers. Energy Project (EOI): Grenada seeks an Owner’s Engineer for pre-construction and construction of a dual circuit transmission network and substation under a World Bank renewable energy facility.

Grenada Tech & Business: Island Innovators says Grenada can turn digital transformation into real companies, jobs, and export revenue, urging founders to solve local problems and build distribution beyond the island. Local Energy & Data: The World Bank-backed OECS Data for Decision Making project is calling for consulting support to analyze Grenada’s Living Conditions and Household Budget Survey data, including poverty work and national reporting. Renewables Grid Planning: Grenada is also seeking an Owner’s Engineer for pre-construction and construction planning for a dual-circuit transmission network and substations, plus separate ESIA consulting for transmission lines and solar PV with battery storage. Education & Literacy: The Ministry of Education launched the Grenada RISING Foundational Learning Programme pilot to boost reading by age 9, using teacher coaching and family support. Community Tech Talent: Grenlec’s Debates Season returns, training students and coaches on research and argument skills ahead of the 21 September preliminaries. Regional Tech Governance: Nevis is taking part in the CPA conference theme “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with youth parliamentarians focusing on AI’s impact on the Caribbean’s digital future. Health Research (Grenada link): A St George’s University-led review finds ME/CFS patients have much higher odds of IBS, supporting routine screening. Tech Economy (Global): A study on mobile broadband pricing ranks the UK 46th for average cost per 1GB, highlighting how plan rules and data caps can skew comparisons. Food & Traceability (Grenada): Renegade Rum Distillery is up for sale, with a modern plant that can make rum from both fresh cane juice and molasses, plus farm-by-farm “cane code” traceability.

Telecom Costs: Broadband Genie’s new survey of 3,446 SIM-only plans across 234 markets puts the UK at 46th for average mobile broadband cost, at about $0.27 per 1GB—though the study warns results may be skewed by currency conversion and lack of economy-size weighting. Education & Power of Debate: Grenlec kicks off its 2026 Debates Season, with students and coaches from 18 secondary schools training ahead of preliminaries starting 21 September. Digital Transformation in Grenada: Island Innovators is set to host a Gold Economy Digital & Tech Leadership Assembly on 10 September, aiming to turn Grenada’s digital agenda into real partnerships and investment. Renewables Planning (Grenada): World Bank-backed procurement moves forward with requests for consultants for data analysis for living conditions reporting, plus owner’s engineer and ESIA support for dual-circuit transmission and solar PV/BESS work. Health Research (Grenada link): A St George’s University-led review finds ME/CFS patients have much higher odds of IBS, supporting routine screening and a gut-brain axis focus. Grenada Tech Growth: Digital Growth Inc. argues Grenada can build tech businesses and export revenue by solving real problems, then scaling through incubators, mentorship, and pilots.

Grenada Tech & Policy: Grenada is pushing a digital-first future for jobs and exports, with Digital Growth Inc. arguing the next “tech unicorn” could come from the island if founders solve real problems and build routes to wider Caribbean markets. Education & Learning Tech: The Ministry of Education launched the “Grenada RISING – Foundational Learning Programme” to lift literacy by age 9, using evidence-based strategies, in-class coaching, and family support after weak Minimum Competency Test results. Data & Research Funding: The World Bank-backed OECS Data for Decision Making (DDM) project is seeking consultants to analyze living conditions survey microdata, validate it, build weights and poverty analysis, and deliver data visualisation for Grenada’s national report. Renewables & Engineering Procurement: Grenada is also hiring an Owner’s Engineer for a dual-circuit transmission network and substations to boost utility-scale renewables and private participation, plus a separate ESIA consultancy for transmission lines and solar PV with mitigation plans. Health Science Link: A study in Frontiers in Medicine reports ME/CFS patients have much higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome, pointing to shared gut-brain mechanisms—relevant for local medical research and screening conversations. Regional Digital Governance: Nevis is taking part in the CPA conference on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with youth parliamentarians discussing AI’s implications for the Caribbean.

Grenada Tech & Jobs: The Grenada Tourism Authority is hiring a Cruise Ship Team Leader and Customer Service Representatives for the Oct 2026–27 season, with roles focused on visitor support around St George and Grand Anse and basic Spanish/French skills. Digital Growth: At the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, Digital Growth Inc. argued Grenada can build real tech businesses and export revenue—if founders solve local problems, plan for wider Caribbean markets, and get incubators, mentorship, and pilots. Education & Literacy: The Ministry of Education launched the “Grenada RISING – Foundational Learning Programme” to boost reading by age 9, using evidence-based literacy strategies, in-class coaching, and family support. Renewables (World Bank): Grenada issued requests for expressions of interest for consultancy work under the OECS Data for Decision Making project (living conditions report) and for renewable energy infrastructure—an Owner’s Engineer for transmission/substations and an ESIA for transmission lines and solar PV. Health Research: A study in Frontiers in Medicine links ME/CFS with much higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome, supporting routine IBS screening in ME/CFS patients.

Grenada Tech & Economy: Digital Growth Inc. argues Grenada’s “next major technology success story” could come from the island, if ICT firms build real solutions, stronger go-to-market channels, and support pathways like incubators, mentorship, and pilots. Education & Skills: The Ministry of Education launched Grenada RISING—Foundational Learning Programme to lift literacy by age 9, using evidence-based strategies, in-class coaching, and family support after weak Minimum Competency Test results. Energy & Data for Decision-Making: World Bank-funded OECS Data for Decision Making work is seeking consultants to validate living conditions survey microdata, build weights, and produce poverty, inequality, and climate vulnerability analysis for Grenada’s national report. Renewables Grid Planning: Another World Bank-backed call is out for an Owner’s Engineer to supervise pre-construction and construction of a dual-circuit transmission network and substations, plus related system work. ESIA Services: A separate request covers an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for transmission lines, substations, and solar PV with battery storage at Pearls, including mitigation plans. Health Research: A St George’s University-led review finds ME/CFS patients have much higher odds of IBS, supporting routine screening for IBS in ME/CFS care.

Forensic & Justice: Andrew Frederick’s family is threatening a multi-million-dollar lawsuit after Britain’s Scotland Yard allegedly discovered several vital organs missing when his body was exhumed and sent to a London lab, with the coroner’s inquest now prompting a fresh investigation. Grenada Politics & Data Integrity: Controversial Canadian-based pollster Justine Pierre is under fire again after Dr Ezra Matthias questioned a “Data Validation Note” section that reportedly contains no substantive text; Pierre hit back, calling the critique disrespectful to statistics. Digital Economy & Skills: At the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, Digital Growth Inc’s Cameron Philbert argued Grenada can build tech businesses and even “unicorn” success by solving real problems, then deliberately building distribution channels beyond the island. Renewables Planning (Grenada): World Bank-funded Grenada tenders seek consultants for data analysis for living conditions reports and for an “Owner’s Engineer” role on a dual-circuit transmission network and substations, plus an ESIA for transmission lines and solar PV with battery storage. Health Research (Grenada link): A review in Frontiers in Medicine reports ME/CFS patients have far higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome, with St George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada among the authors.

Grenada Tourism Jobs: The Grenada Tourism Authority is recruiting a temporary Cruise Ship season Team Leader and Customer Service Representatives (Oct 2026–2027), with duties ranging from guiding visitors in St George and Grand Anse to keeping brochures current and supporting guest inquiries in basic Spanish or French. Digital Economy for Grenada: At the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, Digital Growth Inc. argued Grenada can build tech businesses, skilled jobs and export revenue—if founders focus on real problems, build market channels early, and use incubators, mentorship and pilots. Grenada RISING Literacy Push: The Ministry of Education launched the Grenada RISING Foundational Learning Programme to help every child read by age 9, using evidence-based literacy strategies, in-classroom coaching and family support after weak Minimum Competency Test results. World Bank Data Work in Grenada: A Grenada OECS Data for Decision Making project is seeking consultants to analyse Survey of Living Conditions and Household Budget Survey data and produce the National Report of Living Conditions, including poverty, inequality and climate vulnerability analysis. Renewables Planning & Safeguards: Two separate Grenada procurement notices seek (1) an Owner’s Engineer for a dual-circuit transmission network and related systems, and (2) an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for transmission lines, substations and solar PV with mitigation plans.

Agritech Recognition: Two young Dominican farmers, Ephraim Elijah Roberts and Dywany St. John, are being honoured at regional level with OECS and CARICOM young farmer awards, highlighting diversification from livestock to crops and beekeeping. Digital Governance in the Region: Nevis is taking part in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with youth parliamentarians set to discuss AI’s impact on the Caribbean’s digital future. Grenada Tech & Jobs Push: A Grenada-focused panel at the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum argues the country can grow tech businesses, cyber resilience, and export revenue—if founders solve real problems and build pathways like incubators and pilots. Renewables Procurement (Grenada): World Bank-backed Grenada projects are moving forward with requests for expressions of interest for data analysis for living conditions reporting and for owner’s engineer and ESIA support for resilient renewable energy transmission and solar PV work. Health Research Link: A new review finds ME/CFS patients have much higher odds of IBS, pointing to shared gut-brain mechanisms and supporting routine IBS screening. Education Literacy Drive: Grenada RISING’s foundational learning programme is rolling out to boost reading by age 9, backed by teacher coaching and family support.

Health Research (Grenada links): A new systematic review in Frontiers in Medicine finds people with ME/CFS have dramatically higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with IBS prevalence in ME/CFS patients reported as 38% to 92%, pointing to shared gut–brain mechanisms and supporting routine IBS screening. Regional Governance & AI: Nevis is taking part in the 48th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica under “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with President Michelle Slack-Clarke presenting on maintaining parliamentary decorum online, while youth parliamentarians join a virtual session on AI. Grenada Tech & Jobs: At the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, Digital Growth Inc. argued Grenada can build major tech businesses and export revenue by focusing on real problem-solving, creating pathways like incubators and mentorship, and designing products for wider Caribbean markets. Renewables (Grenada): World Bank-backed Grenada procurement is moving ahead with consulting services for data analysis for living conditions reporting and for owner’s engineering and ESIA work tied to resilient renewable energy transmission and solar PV. Education (Grenada): The “Grenada RISING – Foundational Learning Programme” pilot is rolling out to strengthen literacy by age 9, with teacher coaching and family support.

Digital Governance & Youth AI: Nevis is sending Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to the CPA conference in Jamaica on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with a talk on keeping parliamentary decorum as tech changes how legislatures work; Nevis also names youth delegates for a virtual Youth Parliament focused on “Youth Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” Grenada Tech Push: Digital Growth Inc. argues Grenada can build its next big tech business by solving real problems, planning for Caribbean-wide markets, and strengthening incubators, mentorship, and pilots. Education for Literacy by Age 9: Grenada RISING—Foundational Learning Programme rolls out with teacher coaching and family support to lift reading outcomes after weak Minimum Competency Test results. World Bank Data & Energy Calls: Grenada issues an expression of interest for consulting to analyze living conditions survey data for a national report, and separately seeks firms for renewable energy work including an Owner’s Engineer and an ESIA for transmission lines and solar PV. Renewables Financing Opportunity: IRENA opens submissions for renewable project developers across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, for potential support via its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing. Health Pathway Link: Hilton College (South Africa) partners with St George’s University in Grenada to create an international route into medicine for students facing local bottlenecks.

Digital Economy & Policy: Grenada is being urged to turn technology into the next big export, with speakers at the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum pushing incubators, mentorship, and real-world pilots to help ICT firms scale beyond the island. Education & Skills: The Ministry of Education launched Grenada RISING to boost foundational literacy by age 9, pairing teacher coaching with family support after weak Minimum Competency Test results. Renewables & Grid Planning: World Bank-backed Grenada procurement is seeking consultants for data analysis for a national living conditions report, plus an Owner’s Engineer and an ESIA for dual-circuit transmission lines, substations, and solar PV—key steps for resilient renewable power. Public Health: Grenada’s Ministry of Health reports a dengue uptick, urging residents to remove stagnant water and protect against mosquito bites. Youth & Learning Support: IMA Grenada ran a Back-to-School Trivia Prizegiving, awarding vouchers and a Samsung tablet to help students prepare for the new term. Regional Water Resilience: Grenada will host the 35th CWWA conference on water, wastewater, and solid waste management in October, positioning the country as a regional hub for practical solutions.

Grenada Tech Push: Digital Growth Inc’s Cameron Philbert says Grenada can turn ICT into real businesses, jobs and export revenue, urging founders to solve practical problems and build routes into wider Caribbean markets via incubators, mentorship and pilots. World Bank Data Work: Grenada’s OECS Data for Decision Making project is seeking consultants to analyze SLCHBS microdata and produce a National Report of Living Conditions, including poverty, inequality and climate vulnerability analysis plus data visualisation and CSO knowledge transfer. Renewables Grid Planning: Two World Bank-backed REOI notices are out for Grenada’s dual-circuit transmission and solar PV push—one for an Owner’s Engineer (pre-construction through construction supervision) and another for an ESIA/ESMP covering transmission lines, substations and solar PV with battery storage. Health & Learning: The Ministry of Education launched the Grenada RISING foundational literacy programme pilot, while the Ministry of Health reports a dengue uptick (23 new cases in 16–22 Aug) and calls for mosquito-breeding site cleanup. Regional AI Skills: ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp is placing youth in real-world projects with businesses and public-sector organisations across the ECCU.

Education Tech & Literacy: Grenada RISING — Foundational Learning Programme was piloted at St David’s Catholic School to boost literacy by age 9, using evidence-based strategies, teacher coaching, and family support after weak Minimum Competency Test results. Renewables & Grid Planning: Grenada’s World Bank-backed RREIIF is seeking consulting firms for a 5-month Environmental and Social Impact Assessment covering dual circuit transmission lines, substations, and solar PV (with ESMP mitigation plans). Health Systems & Training: UMMC took over Greenwood Leflore Hospital operations, expanding access to specialized, research-driven care; meanwhile, PAHO/WHO supported a simulation-based critical care workshop for severe infections across several Eastern Caribbean countries, including Grenada. Digital Skills for Youth: ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp (with Taiwan support) is placing participants with real businesses and organisations to solve real-world problems. Public Health Watch: Grenada’s Ministry of Health reports dengue cases rising (23 new cases in 16–22 Aug), urging mosquito-breeding cleanup and bite protection. Water & Wastewater Planning: Grenada will host the 35th CWWA Conference and Exhibition (12–16 Oct 2026) to drive regional action on water security, climate resilience, wastewater, and solid waste.

Foundational Literacy Push: Grenada’s Ministry of Education launched the pilot “Grenada RISING — Foundational Learning Programme” at St David’s Catholic School, aiming to get every child reading, writing and understanding by age 9 through evidence-based teacher coaching and family support. Renewables Planning: A World Bank-backed REOI seeks consulting firms for a 5-month Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for dual circuit transmission lines, substations and solar PV (with BESS) at Pearls, including an Environmental and Social Management Plan. Digital Government: Grenada’s digital push took centre stage at the 22nd Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, with officials stressing stronger connectivity, local data hosting and laws that keep up with fast-changing tech. Health Watch: The Ministry of Health reported an increase in dengue cases, urging residents to remove stagnant water and protect against mosquito bites. Regional Water Tech: Grenada will host the 35th Annual CWWA Conference (12–16 Oct 2026) on water security, climate resilience and waste management, co-hosted by NAWASA and GSWMA. Youth in Tech: ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp continues across the Eastern Caribbean, now placing participants with real businesses and organisations.

Digital Transformation: Grenada’s Digital Transformation Agency legislation is now in place, as officials at the CIGF/CYIGF push for better connectivity, data centres, digital identities and e-payments—plus rules that can keep up with fast-moving tech. Water & Waste Tech: Grenada will host the 35th CWWA conference (Oct 12–16) to tackle water security, climate resilience, wastewater and solid waste management, bringing utilities and engineers together. AI Skills for Youth: ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp is expanding into real business projects across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to build job-ready digital talent. Health Tech & Preparedness: PAHO/WHO and partners trained about 25 health professionals across seven Eastern Caribbean states on severe infections and critical care, including more practical simulation and point-of-care ultrasound. Local Health Alert: Grenada’s Ministry of Health reports a dengue uptick in Epidemiological Week 31 and urges households to remove stagnant water and protect against mosquito bites. Education & Tech Literacy: IMA Grenada’s back-to-school trivia prizegiving backed students with vouchers and a Samsung tablet, while CXC guidance explains new CTEC module grades alongside CSEC results. Regional Energy Finance: IRENA opened a call for renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, with potential access to financing and de-risking support.