AGP Executive Report

Juneteenth Spotlight: Sax master Junior Walker gets the spotlight as a new Black Music Sunday playlist gears up for June 19 with Motown-era funk and soulful sax lines. Music & Culture: A first-of-its-kind museum exhibition, “Dancing the Revolution: From Dancehall to Reggaetón,” explores how Caribbean dance music shaped art, identity, and social movements. Local Music Buzz: The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards nominations are out, with Lady Lava leading, Ayetian and Machel Montano close behind, and Grenada’s V’ghn earning major recognition. Sports (Grenada in the mix): Javelin thrower Anderson Peters is listed among the stars for the Doha Diamond League, while Grenadian track talent also continues to shine with NCAA discus/track coverage featuring Jamora Alves. Hospitality Watch: IHG confirms InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse opens in November 2026, bringing new dining, spa, and event space to La Sagesse Bay. Talent & Jobs: IMA Grenada is hiring an Accounts Manager as the Investment Migration team expands.

Local Culture & Music: Grenada’s V’ghn and soca stars Machel Montano and Lady Lava lead the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards nominations, with Ayetian also racking up major nods—another big moment for regional sound. Arts & Exhibitions: A first-of-its-kind MCA Chicago exhibition spotlights how dancehall and reggaeton shaped art, identity, and social movements—proof Caribbean rhythms keep expanding beyond the islands. Sports Spotlight: Track sprinter Miles Outerbridge grabbed bronze in the 100m in Seattle, while Grenada’s javelin and discus talent continues to stack up NCAA-level headlines. Hospitality Watch: IHG confirmed InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse opens in November 2026, bringing 120 rooms, multiple dining spots, a spa, and major event space to La Sagesse Bay. Community & Environment: GNSA and GSWMA’s Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash competition crowned schools for cleaner sports events, pushing better waste habits at the stadium. Regional Affairs: Grenada hosts a Canada–India Trade and Investment Mission, aiming to pull in investment across tourism, education, tech, and more. Travel & Safety: Grenada advanced its Advance Passenger Information/PNR Bill, and issued an Ebola travel advisory urging extra caution and avoiding nonessential trips to affected areas.

Love Island Buzz: ITV’s new bombshell Luca Smith is being framed as “nepo” reality TV fuel, with his sister Jorja Smith’s music clout (Drake, Stormzy, Kendrick Lamar) adding extra star power to the villa storyline. Grenada Politics & Security: A Senegal leadership threat claim has gone viral after a statement alleges France plotted to target National Assembly President Ousman Sonko, calling it neo-colonial destabilisation. Local Transport Update: The RGPF says Mt Gay/La Mode Public Road in St George will run one-way toward Beaulieu on Sat 13 and Sun 14 June (10am–2am) for Nawasa pipe-laying, with Mt Kumar Public Road as the alternative. Tourism & Hospitality: IHG confirms InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse will open in Nov 2026, bringing 120 rooms, multiple dining spots, a spa, and major event space. Grenada Sports Spotlight: Anderson Peters of Grenada is listed among stars for the Doha Diamond League, while Neeraj Chopra is set to miss it due to a back injury. Caribbean Music Awards: Nominations are out for the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, with Lady Lava leading and Grenadian soca sensation V’ghn earning multiple nods. Grenada Animal Health: Grenada says it’s taking legal action after two Babesia-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without the required permits.

Grenada Tourism Buzz: IHG has announced the November 2026 opening of InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse, bringing 120 rooms, multiple dining spots, a spa, Kids Club, and major event space to La Sagesse Bay. Education & Pay: The Ministry of Education says teachers are still on the payroll after GUT raised concerns about delayed salaries, with a review tied to 17 educators. Digital Safety: Grenada’s cybersecurity team warned primary students that online traces are permanent, urging smarter screen-time habits. Animal Health Crackdown: Grenada is pursuing legal action after two Babesia-positive horses were imported without the required permits, with new standard procedures set for ports of entry. Regional Culture & Music: Grenadian soca star V’ghn scored a big nomination haul for the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, alongside Lady Lava and Machel Montano. Sports Spotlight: Track sprinter Miles Outerbridge earned bronze in Seattle, while javelin talent Anderson Peters remains in the spotlight ahead of major meets. Community Environment: Schools were celebrated for waste-smart sports behaviour in the Blaze the Track – Smash the Trash competition.

Travel & Security Law: Grenada’s Government has advanced the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill, 2026, setting rules for collecting, sharing, storing and protecting passenger data for air and sea travel, building on the Caricom APIS system. Education & Pay: The Ministry of Education says teachers are still on the payroll and receiving salaries, after the GUT flagged 17 educators with missed or partial payments between Sept 2025 and April 2026. Arts & Culture: A first-of-its-kind MCA exhibition explores how dancehall and reggaeton shaped art, identity and social movements. Sports Spotlight: Track sprinter Miles Outerbridge won bronze in the 100m in Seattle, while javelin standout Keyshawn Strachan took NCAA silver. Tourism & Hospitality: IHG announced InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse will open in November 2026 with 120 rooms, multiple dining spots, a spa and major event space. Music: The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards nominees are out, with Lady Lava leading and Grenada’s V’ghn among the standout names. Public Health: Grenada issued an Ebola travel advisory tied to the Bundibugyo outbreak, with enhanced screening at ports of entry.

Hotel & Tourism: IHG says InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse will open in November 2026 with 120 rooms, five dining spots, a spa, Kids Club and over 20,000 sq ft of event space, including Grenada’s only ballroom of its kind. Sports: St. John’s thrower Jamora Alves makes a return trip to the NCAA Championships after a standout season, while Keyshawn Strachan wins javelin silver at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships. Music & Culture: The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards nominations are out, with Lady Lava leading, Machel Montano and Grenadian soca sensation V’ghn close behind, and Shenseea also racking up nods. Local Entertainment/Community: Grenada’s SPECTO is closing turtle watching tours early for the 2026 leatherback season as nesting activity drops. Travel & Society: A US visa denial for newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief sparks regional debate over Caribbean travel and CBI-linked screening. Tech & Youth: ECCB cybersecurity guidance urges primary students to treat their digital footprint as permanent. Sports/Regional: FRO Fest 2026 returns to St. Kitts and Nevis on June 20 with “Sunflower & Curls,” mixing beauty, fashion, culture and entrepreneurship.

Caribbean Music Awards: Grenadian soca star V’ghn scores seven nominations as Lady Lava leads with nine nods ahead of the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, with Ayetian and Machel Montano close behind. Local Sports Spotlight: St. John’s thrower Jamora Alves books her third NCAA Division I discus trip after a standout season that included a new Grenada national record. Blue Economy Funding: OECS is inviting Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent & the Grenadines Blue Economy MSMEs to virtual info sessions for the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (US$100k–US$150k). Animal Health & Enforcement: Grenada moves toward legal action after two Babesia-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without permits, with new port-entry standard procedures and a public education push. Heritage on Screen: “Echoes of Waltham” wins Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards, spotlighting Grenada’s Waltham village history. Ecotourism Update: SPECTO closes turtle watching tours early for 2026 after fewer leatherback females nest on Levera Beach. Community & Culture: RGPF warns against unlawful masquerading that disrupts traffic, damages property and creates noise and intimidation.

NCAA Spotlight: St. John’s thrower Jamora Alves books her third straight NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships ticket after a record-breaking discus season, crediting steady training, nutrition, and positive mental health. Music & Culture: The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards roll out with Lady Lava leading nominations, followed by Ayetian and Grenadian soca star V’ghn, as new categories expand the region’s sound. Festival Buzz: St. Kitts and Nevis’ FRO Fest 2026 returns June 20 at National Heroes Park under “Sunflower & Curls,” mixing beauty, fashion, community entertainment, and regional entrepreneurship. Grenada Arts: “Echoes of Waltham,” a heritage film on Waltham’s cultural memory, wins Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards. Sports & Community: Grenada’s chess team heads to the FIDE Olympiad with top South African coaching support, while local cricket and basketball developments keep the regional sports calendar moving. Eco & Tourism: Turtle watching tours in Grenada are closing early for 2026 after fewer leatherback nests are spotted, with conservation groups urging support.

Festival Buzz: Grenada’s Thunder on Water returns to the Lake this June with five days of family fun, rides, arts and crafts, food, a barbecue cookoff, kids fishing rodeo, tractor pull, and fireworks—kicking off June 10. Regional Culture & Beauty: St. Kitts and Nevis’ FRO Fest 2026 is set for June 20 at National Heroes Park, themed “Sunflower & Curls,” with a marketplace for Caribbean-owned hair, fashion, skincare, crafts and wellness. Books & Dialogue: Grenada is listed among countries taking part in the Beijing International Book Fair, adding fresh international publishing visibility. Sports & Talent: Saint Lucia names a trial squad for the Windward Islands Super 50 in Grenada (July 25–Aug 5), while Dominica unveils its 21-man training pool for FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers in Guyana. Arts Spotlight: “Echoes of Waltham” wins Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards, celebrating Grenada heritage through film. Nature Watch: SPECTO closes turtle watching tours early for 2026 after fewer leatherback females nest on Levera Beach.

Cricket Buzz (Grenada): Saint Lucia’s National Cricket Association (SLNCA) has named a trial squad for the Windward Islands Super 50, with training, fitness checks and trial matches building toward the Grenada-hosted tournament running July 25–Aug 5. Basketball (Regional): Dominica has unveiled a 21-man training squad for the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers in Guyana (July 8–12), with Grenada listed among the competing teams. Heritage Film Win: “Echoes of Waltham,” a Grenada heritage film, took Best Video Production at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Media Awards. Community & Culture: Grenada’s Royal Grenada Police Force is warning against unlawful masquerading activities, urging residents to report issues and follow event rules. Nature Protection: Grenada’s BEMA condemned the illegal slaughter of a Leatherback turtle near Solamente Guesthouse and reminded the public of strict closed-season protections. Mental Health: Grenada is set to launch a National Suicide Prevention Hotline by end of June, as officials cite rising suicide concerns. Sports (Grenada): Grenada’s Chess Olympiad team has been strengthened with top South African coaches ahead of the Sept 15–27 event in Uzbekistan. Streaming Spotlight: Apple TV’s thriller “Cape Fear” is climbing charts worldwide, including Grenada.

Caribbean Culture & Fashion: St. Kitts and Nevis’ FRO Fest 2026 returns June 20 at National Heroes Park, celebrating natural beauty, hair, fashion, culture, community and local entrepreneurship under the theme “Sunflower and Curls.” Grenada Heritage on Screen: “Echoes of Waltham,” a heritage film about Waltham, Grenada, won Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards, built through the Island Echoes project linking Grenada with Paxton House and the wider diaspora. Police & Culture: The Royal Grenada Police Force warns against unlawful masquerading linked to traffic obstruction, property defacement, excessive noise and intimidation, urging lawful participation and reporting. Wildlife Protection: Grenada’s BEMA condemns the illegal slaughter of a Leatherback turtle near Solamente Guesthouse and reiterates strict closed-season rules. Local Jobs & Luxury Hospitality: Jumby Bay Island posts roles for an Estate House Gardener and Estate House Director, both focused on ultra-luxury, guest-ready operations. Tourism Meets Health: Grenada launches its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Mental Health Support: Grenada’s National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to go live by end of June as officials report rising suicide figures.

Award Spotlight: “Echoes of Waltham” just won Best Video Production at the CTO Media Awards, a heritage film built through Island Echoes linking Grenada with Paxton House and the wider Caribbean diaspora. Jobs & Local Life: Jumby Bay Island posted two roles—Estate House Gardener and Estate House Director—aimed at keeping its ultra-luxury estate operations guest-ready. Culture Under Scrutiny: The Royal Grenada Police Force is warning the public about unlawful masquerading linked to obstruction, property damage, noise and intimidation, urging lawful participation. Environment & Accountability: BEMA condemned the illegal slaughter of a Leatherback turtle near Solamente Guesthouse and reminded residents that Leatherback capture remains a closed fishery. Health & Tourism: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Sports & Strategy: Grenada’s chess team is set for the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad with top South African coaching support. Community Support: Grenada is moving toward a National Suicide Prevention Hotline expected to be operational by end of June.

Grenada Tourism & Health Push: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training staff for visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention at hotels and vessels. Tourism Agenda: The government mapped out a 12–24 month tourism plan focused on boosting arrivals, upgrading key sites (Grand Anse, falls, parks, heritage spots, Underwater Sculpture Park), and strengthening digital marketing and community tourism. Public Transport Funding: The Grenada Transport Commission says EC$1.7M was invested via fuel tax rebates and western bus relief, with a 50% duty-free concessions programme for registered bus owners in the works. Local Arts Spotlight: Coreset in the UK unveiled an “urgent and necessary” international residency programme bringing Grenadian artist Oliver Benoit to Newark for research and production, plus networking with galleries and curators. Sports—Diamond League Buzz: Grenada’s Anderson Peters earned second at the Rome Diamond League javelin meet, while Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage set a record-breaking 92.62m. Community Legal Watch: A Woodford group says it may pursue legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging planning and environmental safeguards weren’t properly followed. Mental Health Service: Grenada announced a National Suicide Prevention Hotline expected to go live by end of June.

Tourism & Health: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and pushing visitor-based disease prevention to boost health security in the tourism sector. Mental Health Support: Grenada is set to launch a National Suicide Prevention Hotline by end of June, with officials citing rising concern over suicide rates and calling for wider access to crisis help. Tourism Agenda: The country mapped out an ambitious 12–24 month tourism push, focusing on product upgrades at major sites, stronger digital marketing, community tourism, and safer, more authentic visitor experiences. Arts & Culture: Coreset in the UK announced an “urgent and necessary” international residency for Grenadian artist Oliver Benoit, bringing his research and new work to Newark. Sports Spotlight: Anderson Peters stayed in the Diamond League hunt after a strong Rome showing, while Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage’s 92.62m javelin win stole global headlines. Community Watch: A Woodford residents’ group is considering legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging planning and environmental safeguards were not properly followed. Local Notices: Magistrate Courts cash services pause on 8 June for cashier training, and demolition work begins on the old Beausejour Playing Field pavilion.

Tourism & Health: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and pushing visitor-based disease prevention at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort. Wellness Travel Buzz: A new regional roundup spotlights how Caribbean wellness travel is shifting toward nature, quiet, movement and farm-to-table-style escapes. Sports Spotlight: Anderson Peters remains in Diamond League form after a strong Rome run, while Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage stole headlines with a record 92.62m javelin throw—setting up more drama for the season. Local Arts & Culture: “Urgent and necessary” art programming brings Grenadian artist Oliver Benoit to the UK for an international residency, with research, production and new gallery connections. Mental Health Support: Grenada is set to roll out a National Suicide Prevention Hotline by end of June, aiming to expand crisis help as suicide concerns rise. Entertainment Streaming: Apple TV’s Cape Fear reboot is already trending globally after debuting as a major streaming hit. Community Notices: Magistrate cash services pause Monday, 8 June, for cashier training.

Tourism & Health: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and pushing the Tourism and Health Information System (THiS) after visits to eight properties. Wellness Travel Buzz: A new regional roundup highlights how Caribbean wellness travel is shifting toward nature, movement, food, and slower “reconnection” experiences. Belmont Stakes Fever: The final Triple Crown leg hits Saratoga on Saturday with Golden Tempo and Renegade leading the betting conversation, plus full odds and promo-code guides for fans. Mental Health Push: Grenada is set to launch a National Suicide Prevention Hotline by end of June as officials report rising suicide figures in 2026. Tourism Agenda: Minister Adrian Thomas outlines a 12–24 month plan to boost arrivals and spending, upgrade major attractions, and strengthen digital marketing and community tourism. Public Transport Relief: The Grenada Transport Commission reports EC$1.7M invested via bus support programmes and flags upcoming duty-free concessions for bus parts and tyres. Arts Spotlight: Coreset on Friary Road in Newark announces an “urgent and necessary” residency launching with Grenadian artist Oliver Benoit. Quick Note: Magistrate Courts cash services pause Monday, 8 June, for cashier training.