AGP Executive Report

Carnival & Culture: Notting Hill Carnival is in full swing in London’s streets, celebrating Caribbean roots and even featuring Grenadian Jab Jabs as the festival marks 60 years of Caribbean-inspired community energy. Local Arts & Music: T&T producers are making waves on Grenada’s Soca Monarch stage, with Michael “Stemz” Ramroop S’obri’an behind the Groovy Queen win and Mevon “XplicitMevon” Soodeen taking second place. Grenada Spotlight (Tourism/Events): Grenada is set to host the 35th Annual CWWA Conference and Exhibition (Oct 12–16) at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, positioning the island as a regional hub for water security and waste management. Sports (Grenada Connection): Anderson Peters of Grenada grabbed second at the Zurich Diamond League men’s javelin with 86.93m, behind Rumesh Pathirage’s 92.07m. Community & Health: Grenada’s Ministry of Health reports a dengue uptick, urging residents to remove stagnant water and protect against mosquito bites. Education (Local Update): Schools officially reopen for students on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after a dispute over whether it should be Aug. 31 or Sept. 1.

School Reopening Clarified: Grenada’s Ministry of Education says public schools officially reopen for students on Monday, 31 August 2026, after a dispute with the Grenada Union of Teachers raised uncertainty for families. Dengue Alert: The Ministry of Health reports a jump in dengue cases in Epidemiological Week 31, urging residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and protect themselves from bites. Carnival Cruise Rescue: Carnival Conquest diverted on 26 August to rescue the sole occupant of a disabled sailboat heading toward Grenada; the sailor was taken aboard and the ship continued to St. George’s as scheduled. Water & Waste Focus: Grenada will host the 35th Annual CWWA Conference (12–16 October 2026), positioning the island as a regional hub for water security, climate resilience, and waste management. Youth & Skills: ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp expands across the Eastern Caribbean with real business projects, while IMA Grenada runs back-to-school trivia prizegiving for students. Soca Monarch Buzz: T&T producers made waves on Grenada’s Soca Monarch stage, with local collaboration and standout tracks driving the competition.

Back-to-School Watch: Grenada’s Ministry of Education says schools reopen for students on Monday, 31 August 2026, after a public notice from the Grenada Union of Teachers raised uncertainty about whether it should be 31 August or 1 September. Sports Spotlight: Troy Parrott got his first La Liga start for Real Betis but copped harsh marks from Spanish critics after a 5-2 drubbing. Regional Sports & Pride: Anderson Peters of Grenada took second with an 86.93m throw at the Zurich Diamond League, behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage’s 92.07m. Soca Monarch Buzz: T&T producers dominated Grenada’s Soca Monarch stage, with Michael “Stemz” Ramroop S’obri’an behind the winning groovy track. Community & Culture: IMA Grenada’s Back-to-School Trivia Prizegiving handed out vouchers and a Samsung tablet to student winners. Health Alert: The Ministry of Health reports a dengue uptick, urging residents to eliminate mosquito-breeding water. Youth & Skills: ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp is expanding across the Eastern Caribbean with real business projects. Jobs & Local Notices: Grenada Development Bank seeks a Risk and Compliance Manager, while the CSO flags temporary office hours changes for maintenance.

Grenada Digital Push: Grenada is accelerating e-government and connectivity, with officials at the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum stressing that laws and regulations must keep up with fast-moving tech. Soca & Carnival Culture: T&T producers lit up Grenada’s Soca Monarch stage, with Michael “Stemz” Ramroop S’obri’an behind the winning groovy track and Mevon “XplicitMevon” Soodeen taking second. Sports Spotlight: Anderson Peters of Grenada grabbed silver at the Zurich Diamond League javelin behind Rumesh Pathirage’s 92.07m win, while Keshorn Walcott finished fourth. Community & Health: GFNC launched a hypertension self-monitoring programme, handing out validated blood pressure monitors and support for healthier routines. Regional Events: Grenada will host the 35th Annual CWWA Conference on water and waste management in October, and CDEMA rolled out a Caribbean Resilient Recovery Experts roster to boost post-disaster recovery capacity. Youth & Learning: IMA Grenada ran a back-to-school trivia prizegiving for students, and ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp is building digital skills across the Eastern Caribbean.

Soca Spotlight: T&T producers lit up Grenada’s Soca Monarch stage during Spicemas, with Michael “Stemz” Ramroop S’obri’an taking the Groovy crown and Mevon “XplicitMevon” Soodeen landing second—another big cross-island music moment. Football & Youth Talent: Newcastle United confirmed Rory Finneran’s loan move to Notts County for 2026/27, with the 18-year-old midfielder also noted for his senior debut against Grenada. Carnival Culture: Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th anniversary is in full swing, with Grenada-relevant Caribbean carnival energy echoing across the diaspora. Grenada Sports: Anderson Peters’ 86.93m secured silver for Grenada at Zurich Diamond League, as Rumesh Pathirage won with 92.07m. Community & Learning: IMA Grenada wrapped its Back-to-School Trivia Prizegiving, rewarding students with vouchers and a tablet. Health Watch: Grenada’s Ministry of Health reports a dengue uptick, urging residents to remove stagnant water and protect against bites. Local Events: Grenada will host the 35th Annual CWWA Conference and Exhibition in October, focusing on water, wastewater and solid waste management.

Notting Hill Carnival (60th anniversary): Europe’s biggest street party is kicking off its 60th anniversary in London, with Grenadian audiences likely to feel the pull as award-winning soca artist and costume designer Ms Desire marks 30 years in the mas. Caribbean music spotlight: On Grenada’s Soca Monarch stage, T&T producers and acts turned up the heat, with local fans packing the national stadium for Spicemas celebrations. Sports, Grenada in the mix: Anderson Peters of Grenada grabbed second at the Zurich Diamond League men’s javelin behind Rumesh Pathirage’s 92.07m. Grenada health watch: The Ministry of Health reports a dengue uptick, urging residents to remove stagnant water and protect themselves from bites. Digital push: Grenada’s digital transformation got a boost at the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, with officials stressing laws and infrastructure that can keep up with fast-changing tech. Local community wins: IMA Grenada wrapped its Back-to-School Trivia Prizegiving, rewarding students with vouchers and a tablet. Youth & skills: ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp is expanding across the Eastern Caribbean with real business projects. Water security focus: Grenada will host the 35th Annual CWWA Conference and Exhibition in October, aiming to drive action on water, wastewater, and solid waste.

Carnival on the move: A Carnival Conquest cruise ship rescued a man stranded at sea for 10 days, with a Grenada-bound passenger sharing what she saw as the ship lowered an anchor and pulled him aboard. Grenada public service: The Central Statistical Office announced temporary maintenance-based office hour changes (Aug 28 and Aug 31), with services available online and by email. Agriculture & youth: The OECS Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium lands Sept 1 at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, with training on climate-smart farming, agribusiness, digital skills, and finance access. Health watch: Grenada’s Ministry of Health reports dengue cases rising to 23 in 16–22 Aug, urging residents to eliminate stagnant water and protect against mosquito bites. Community nutrition: GFNC launched a hypertension self-monitoring programme, including validated blood pressure monitors, recipes, and home logbooks. Digital push: Grenada’s digital transformation drive continues, with regional forums stressing laws and infrastructure that can keep up with fast-changing tech. Soca spotlight: T&T producers scored big on Grenada’s Soca Monarch stage, with Sabrina crowned Groovy Queen. Sports & pride: Anderson Peters of Grenada took second in Zurich’s javelin behind Rumesh Pathirage’s 92.07m. Music streaming: Spotify launched “Carnival Sounds Live,” featuring Grenadian soca artist V’ghn alongside Koffee and Shenseea.

Soca Spotlight: T&T producers lit up Grenada’s Soca Monarch stage as Spicemas celebrations roll on, with Michael “Stemz” Ramroop S’obri­an behind the winning groovy track and Sabrina crowned Groovy Queen. Sports Buzz: Grenada’s Anderson Peters grabbed silver in Zurich’s Diamond League men’s javelin behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage, while Keshorn Walcott finished fourth. Regional Water & Waste: Grenada will host the 35th Annual CWWA Conference and Exhibition (Oct 12–16) to push water security, climate resilience, wastewater and solid waste solutions. Community Health: GFNC launched a hypertension self-monitoring programme, handing out validated blood pressure monitors and home logbooks. Digital & Youth: ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp is placing young people with real business clients across the Eastern Caribbean. Call for Creators: EPIC’s Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest closes Aug 31, with prizes across nature, sailing and audience choice. Traffic Note: Night delays hit The Carenage, St George’s (pipe-laying) from 7pm–3am nightly until further notice.

Caribbean Culture & Fashion: Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th anniversary gets a Spotify boost with “Carnival Sounds Live,” featuring Grenadian soca star V’ghn alongside Koffee and Shenseea. Grenada Water & Waste: Grenada is set to host the 35th Annual CWWA Conference (Oct 12–16) to drive action on water security, climate resilience, wastewater and solid waste. Local Health Watch: The Ministry of Health reports dengue cases rising in Epidemiological Week 31, urging residents to eliminate stagnant water and protect against bites. Youth & Learning: IMA Grenada’s Back-to-School Trivia Prizegiving rewarded 8 students with vouchers and a grand-prize Samsung tablet. Digital Skills: ECCB’s Generative AI and Python Summer Camp places young people with real enterprise clients across the Eastern Caribbean. Music & Community: Oasis Music Festival returns Aug 29 in Canada with Masicka, Sizzla, Jahshii, Wayne Wonder, Gentleman and Mr. Killa. Public Safety: Grenada’s TB situation makes headlines again as two patients left the General Hospital Isolation Unit without authorisation, later being apprehended and returned to care.

Spotlight on Grenada’s music: Spotify has named Grenadian soca star V’ghn as the only Grenadian artist in its 2026 Carnival Sounds push, featuring his track “Hello” (Kes) and “Jab Decisions,” with the campaign rolling out across major UK cities. Local health support: The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council launched a hypertension programme that trains people to self-monitor blood pressure at home, with validated devices, recipes and follow-up support. Education results explained: CXC officials are clarifying how CTEC modular grades sit alongside CSEC Mathematics results, stressing that modules add detail without lowering standards. Caribbean media opportunity: Black Island Girl Multimedia opened a Caribbean-wide search for a red-carpet correspondent for the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad and Tobago. Public safety update: Grenada’s Ministry of Health says two TB patients who left the isolation unit without authorisation have been apprehended and returned to care. Digital push: Grenada’s digital transformation drive was highlighted at regional internet governance forums, including new e-government legislation.

Education Spotlight: T A Marryshow Community College reports CAPE 2026 preliminary results from CXC, with a 94.29% overall pass rate (up from 93.52% in 2025) and 55 Grade Ones across 11 Unit 1 subject areas, including 100% passes in Applied Mathematics, Caribbean Studies, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Literatures in English and Spanish. Health & Safety: Grenada’s Food and Nutrition Council launches a hypertension self-monitoring programme, handing participants validated blood pressure monitors, recipes and logbooks, plus follow-up support. Public Health Pressure: The opposition New National Party calls for clear, transparent answers on TB reports, while the Ministry of Health confirms two TB patients left the Isolation Unit without authorisation but have since been apprehended and returned. Digital Growth: Grenada’s digital transformation gets a boost as officials discuss e-government, connectivity and new Digital Transformation Agency legislation at the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum. Music & Culture: Spotify rolls out “Carnival Sounds Live” for Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th anniversary, featuring Grenadian soca artist V’ghn alongside Koffee and Shenseea. Local Traffic: Night delays hit The Carenage, St George’s (pipe-laying work) from 7pm–3am. Heritage Watch: An international team assesses Grenada’s historic Drill Yard after an interim court injunction blocks demolition.

CTEC Standards Clarified: CXC CEO Wayne Wesley says CTEC modular assessments don’t lower standards, stressing they use the same syllabuses, learning outcomes and quality assurance as CSEC. Grenada Health Update: The Ministry of Health reports two TB patients left the General Hospital Isolation Unit without authorisation but were apprehended and returned to medical supervision by 11am; screening is offered free for close contacts. Media & Literacy: UNESCO and Grenada brought Caribbean media stakeholders together for a workshop on journalism ethics, AI ethics and media and information literacy. Soca Spotlight: Spotify’s Carnival Sounds Live launches for Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th anniversary, featuring Grenadian soca artist V’ghn alongside Koffee and Shenseea. Music Opportunity: Black Island Girl Multimedia opens a Caribbean-wide red carpet correspondent search for the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad and Tobago. Local Traffic: Night delays hit The Carenage, St George’s (pipe-laying by NAWASA) from 7pm–3am nightly starting Aug 25. Heritage Watch: An interim injunction pauses demolition of Grenada’s historic Drill Yard while an international technical assessment runs to Aug 31.

Spotify & Carnival: Spotify has launched “Carnival Sounds Live” for the 60th Notting Hill Carnival, featuring Grenadian soca standout V’ghn alongside Koffee and Shenseea in exclusive live tributes now streaming. Grenada Music Spotlight: V’ghn’s selection puts Grenada’s sound front and centre in Spotify’s global Carnival campaign, with performances tied to iconic Caribbean anthems. Heritage Under Pressure: In St George’s, an interim court injunction is halting the National Insurance Scheme Board from demolishing the historic Drill Yard while an international technical team assesses options to secure and rehabilitate the site, with work due by 31 August 2026. Regional Health & Culture: CARPHA and CAOH have formalised a new five-year partnership to strengthen cancer surveillance, prevention, medicines access and public awareness across CARPHA member states. Local Public Safety: Grenada’s Health Ministry says two TB patients left the General Hospital Isolation Unit without authorisation but have since been apprehended and returned to medical supervision.

Public Health Pressure: Grenada’s opposition New National Party is demanding clear, transparent answers from the Ministry of Health over TB reports, asking what safeguards protect patients, healthcare workers, first responders and the public. Media & Culture Literacy: UNESCO and regional partners brought Caribbean media stakeholders together for a workshop on journalism ethics, AI, media and information literacy, and how media shapes society. Soca Spotlight: Spotify has launched “Carnival Sounds Live” with Grenada’s V’ghn featured in its 2026 Carnival Sounds campaign, alongside major Caribbean names. Music Festival Buzz: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival 2026 lineup is set to include NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Grenada’s V’ghn. Sports Round-Up: Grenada’s Anderson Peters took third at the Lausanne Diamond League as Neeraj Chopra finished second and Rumesh Pathirage won. Local Tourism Development: RIEAST Developments broke ground on “Hideaway Too,” a 23-unit tourism and student accommodation project in True Blue, targeting opening in 2028.

Grenada Music Spotlight: Spotify has launched Carnival Sounds Live with Notting Hill Carnival, and Grenada’s own V’ghn is featured in the 2026 campaign—his renditions of Kes’ “Hello” and “Jab Decisions” are now live on Spotify. Caribbean Festival Buzz: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival 2026 returns Oct. 23–25 at Windsor Park with a star-studded lineup including NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Grenada’s V’ghn. Local Youth & Community: Grenadian charity Reach Within is expanding hydroponics training for youth in residential and foster care, building on garden programmes that support food security. Sports (Grenada in the mix): Anderson Peters helped headline the Lausanne Diamond League javelin results, where Grenada’s athlete finished third as Neeraj Chopra took silver. Culture Debate: Carnival 2026 in Grenada sparked fresh debate over the shift toward “bikini and beads” and what it means for local identity.

Grenada Music Spotlight: Spotify has named Grenadian soca star V’ghn as the only local artist in its 2026 Carnival Sounds push, rolling out his performances and image across UK digital platforms and major-city billboards. Dominica Festival Buzz: The World Creole Music Festival 2026 lineup is stacked with NE-YO, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy, with Grenada’s V’ghn also on the bill. Carnival Debate: After Carnival 2026, Grenada’s mas conversation is heating up over the shift toward “bikini and beads,” with critics saying it’s replacing storytelling and raising concerns about how women and girls are portrayed. Football Politics: FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended a Caribbean Football Union event in the Dominican Republic despite a Concacaf request to skip it, as FIFA governance tensions continue. Sports (Grenada in focus): Grenada’s Anderson Peters took third in the Lausanne Diamond League javelin, while Rumesh Pathirage edged Neeraj Chopra by nine centimetres.