AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpicemas Boom: Grenada’s Spicemas 2026 delivered a big tourism lift, with 11,299 arrivals for the Aug. 2–11 festival period—up 20% from 2025—while non-nationals rose 24% to 9,958, reinforcing the carnival’s pull for music, mas and street culture. UWI Honors: UWI will award 13 honorary degrees in 2026, including reggae icon Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, hip-hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh, and Dominica’s Olympic triple-jump gold medallist Thea LaFond. Football Fix: The Grenada Football Association moved its 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League home fixtures to Trinidad and Tobago due to ongoing concerns over the Kirani James Athletics Stadium playing surface. Mental Health Push: Calls are growing after 10 suicides were recorded in Grenada last month, with experts urging communities and workplaces to spot warning signs early and treat mental health as a daily priority. Tech for Creators & Gamers: Apple expanded iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, with Grenada included. Sports Spotlight: Keshorn Walcott finished fourth in men’s javelin at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, while Grenada’s Anderson Peters took second.
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