AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCaribbean Tourism & Culture: Grenada’s Spicemas delivered a clear tourism lift, with arrivals during Aug. 2–11 up 20% year-on-year to 11,299, driven especially by non-nationals (+24%), as organizers tout culture as a growth engine for the creative economy. Energy Costs: Grenada raised retail kerosene and LPG prices effective Sept. 18, while gasoline and diesel stayed at $17.00; the biggest household impact is higher costs for larger LPG cylinders and bulk LPG. EU/Defense & Energy Diplomacy: France’s Macron and Canada’s Carney announced closer cooperation from Saint-Pierre-Miquelon, focusing on fishing, security, energy, and advanced tech, after the EU offered Canada “associate member” status. Research & Citizenship Program Oversight: IMA Grenada commissioned an independent review of its Citizenship by Investment programme via Caribbean Analytics, using anonymous public input plus interviews and focus groups during Sept–Oct 2026. Cruise Industry (Regional Demand Signals): MSC outlined its 2027–28 winter deployment, including expanded Canary Islands capacity and a broad Caribbean/US homeport lineup, underscoring continued demand for regional travel capacity. Politics (Not Martinique): A separate report discusses speculation around Grenada’s election timing, including hints from the ruling NDC.
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