AGP Executive Report

Commonwealth Games Spotlight: Neeraj Chopra returns to Glasgow 2026 for men’s javelin qualification on Thursday, July 30 (final Saturday, Aug 1), with India’s Olympic champion facing a stacked field including defending champion Arshad Nadeem and Grenada’s own Anderson Peters. Track & Field (Grenada): Jamara Patterson advanced in the women’s 400m at CWG 2026, finishing third in her heat to reach the semifinals. Local Sports: The Grenada Football Association kicks off its GFA Summer of Soccer Festival on Aug 6 at Roy St John Playing Field, Tanteen (free admission). Music & Culture: Caribbean Music Awards is relocating its 2026 ceremony to Trinidad & Tobago (Sept 18–20), expanding into a full Elite Weekend experience. Carriacou Regatta: Republic Bank renews support for the Carriacou Regatta Festival (July 31–Aug 2), marking more than 40 years of backing the island’s sailing tradition. Missing Person (Grenada): Search continues for North Carolina physical therapist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, last seen entering the sea near Grand Anse Beach; police say the case remains a missing person investigation and appeal for any sightings. Mental Health: Grenada officially launched the 988 Suicide Hotline for Crisis Response on July 28.

Missing Person Update: Grenada police say the search for 44-year-old North Carolina physical therapist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell is still a missing-person case, with the FBI now assisting and CCTV showing her entering the sea near a jetty at Grand Anse Beach before she was not seen returning. Community & Safety: Authorities renewed appeals to fishermen, boat operators and coastal residents for any sightings as new reports mention a jetskier offering help and a later sighting far from shore. Sports Spotlight: Grenada’s Jamara Patterson advanced to the women’s 400m semifinals at the Commonwealth Games, while Anderson Peters is listed among key javelin rivals as Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem headline the men’s event. Arts & Culture: Toronto’s Caribana returns with parades, steelpan and masquerade, and the International Black Theatre Festival keeps expanding across multiple venues in Winston-Salem. Environment & Youth: Flow Grenada and the Grenada Green Group launched school-based plastic recycling bins, backed by a US$10,000 grant.

Commonwealth Games buzz: Grenada’s Jamara Patterson cruised into the Women’s 400m semifinals at Glasgow 2026, clocking 52.79s to finish third in her heat. Missing person appeal: Grenada police say the search continues for 44-year-old American tourist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, last seen swimming near Grand Anse Beach on July 22; CCTV shows her entering the water and later swimming, but not returning, and authorities are urging anyone with info to contact them. Sports spotlight: Julius Yego reflects on his Commonwealth Games gold run and the huge homecoming it sparked in Kenya. Music & culture: Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Toby Gad is set for a special London show at Shoreditch Church on Aug 5, with performances featuring multiple guest singers. Environment: Flow Grenada and the Grenada Green Group launched school-based plastic recycling bins, starting at St John’s Christian Secondary School. Heritage fight: Grenada National Trust secured a temporary High Court injunction to pause demolition of the historic Drill Yard.

Missing Person Update: Royal Grenada Police say Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, was last seen near a jetty at Grand Anse Beach on July 22—video shows her entering the water around 11:51 a.m. and swimming by 12:04 p.m., but not returning on surveillance. Her friend checked at about 12:46 p.m., and Waddell was reported missing as searches continue along the southern coastline. Community & Environment: Flow Grenada, backed by the Liberty Caribbean Foundation, has partnered with the Grenada Green Group to roll out 10 plastic bottle recycling bins in secondary schools, starting with St John’s Christian Secondary School. Sports Spotlight: Grenada’s Jamara Patterson advanced to the Women’s 400m semifinals at the Commonwealth Games after a 52.79s heat run, while Ghana’s Abeku Jackson also moved on in the 50m butterfly. Heritage Under Threat: The Grenada National Trust secured a temporary High Court injunction to pause the Drill Yard demolition, urging a 120-day halt and professional heritage assessment.

Missing Persons: The search is still on for Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, a Cary, North Carolina physical therapist who vanished after going for a swim at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s on July 22. Family and friends say her towel was found on a pier and her phone/ID were left behind, while surveillance footage reportedly shows her entering the water before she drifts out of view. Police are asking fishermen, boat operators and coastal residents to report any sightings as her husband, Cailen, travels to Grenada and urges help online. Music & Live Shows: Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Toby Gad is set to perform at London’s Shoreditch Church on 5 August, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from hits for Madonna, Beyoncé and John Legend. Environment & Youth: Flow Grenada and the Grenada Green Group (with Liberty Caribbean Foundation support) have launched a school recycling push, starting with new plastic bottle bins at St John’s Christian Secondary School.

Missing Person Search: The Royal Grenada Police Force is continuing the hunt for 44-year-old American physical therapist Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, last seen at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s on July 22 after going for a swim; her husband Cailen Waddell has been in Grenada and has urged fishermen, boat operators, and coastal residents to report any sightings. Last Known Moments: Friends say surveillance video shows Waddell walking to the pier, entering the water, and then floating out of camera view; her phone and ID were left behind at an Airbnb. Community Support: Loved ones in Cary, North Carolina, are sharing pleas and details as search efforts enter a fifth day, with authorities coordinating along the southern coastline. Local Watch: In the background of the search, Grenada also faces ongoing public-service issues, including reported disruptions at the Annandale Water System.

Search & Community Alert: Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, a Cary, North Carolina physical therapist, has been missing since July 22 after going for a swim at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s; Grenadian police are asking fishermen, boat operators, and coastal residents to report any sightings as her husband, Cailen, travels to join the search and posts an urgent plea for her safe return. Sports Spotlight: Neeraj Chopra says the Commonwealth Games men’s javelin in Glasgow will be “very tough,” with a star-studded field including Grenada’s former world champion Anderson Peters and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem. Regional Youth Football: The Bahamas Football Association launches the inaugural U15 Girls Goombay Soccer Cup (July 24–26) with teams including Grenada, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos, and USVI. Local Health & Wellness: Grenada’s Planned Parenthood Association GPPA marks its Men’s Health Initiative with a successful men’s clinic, expanding confidential urology and prostate-focused care.

Missing Person Alert: Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, of Cary, North Carolina, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s on Wednesday, July 22, after going for a swim; her husband, Town of Cary parks manager Cailen Waddell, has posted an urgent plea on Facebook as Royal Grenada Police ask fishermen, boat operators and residents along the southern coastline to report any sightings. Sports Spotlight: Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra says the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be “very tough,” pointing to a stacked field that includes Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and Grenada’s former world champion Anderson Peters. Regional Youth Football: The Bahamas Football Association’s inaugural U15 Girls Goombay Soccer Cup kicks off in Nassau July 24–26 with teams including Grenada, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos, and US Virgin Islands. Tourism Leadership: Grenada Tourism Authority CEO Stacey Liburd has concluded her tenure effective July 22, 2026. Local Health & Community: Grenada Planned Parenthood Association’s Men’s Health Initiative launched with a successful men’s clinic offering specialist consultations for prostate and other urological concerns.

Missing Person: Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, vanished while visiting Grenada’s Grand Anse Beach area; police say she was last seen around 8 p.m. Wednesday and are asking fishermen, boat operators and coastal residents to report any sightings. Community Appeal: Her husband, Cary, North Carolina parks manager Cailen Waddell, has flown in to help and shared a public plea for her “safe return,” with friends describing her as adventurous and well-loved. Sports Spotlight: India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra is reported to be in “perfect shape” for the Commonwealth Games, with Grenada’s Anderson Peters listed among the key rivals. Youth Football: The Bahamas hosts the inaugural BFA U15 Girls Goombay Soccer Cup this weekend, featuring Grenada and other Caribbean teams. Regional Development: Grenada’s SolarCity Simulator has been extended for additional areas, offering residents and businesses a way to plan rooftop solar options. Health & Wellness: Grenada Planned Parenthood Association’s Men’s Health Initiative clinic drew strong interest, marking a new push for specialist men’s health services.

Grenada Tourism: Stacey Liburd wraps up her CEO tenure at the Grenada Tourism Authority, effective 22 July 2026, after leading destination marketing and stakeholder work for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Regional Sports: CARIFTA Games hosting is set for the next two editions—Guyana takes 2027 and Barbados returns for 2028—after St Kitts/Nevis and T&T withdrew. Windward Islands Games: Saint Lucia gears up to host the 2026 CBN/WINLOTT Windward Islands School Games (July 24–Aug 2), with athletics, basketball, football, netball and volleyball on the schedule. Youth Football: The Bahamas launches the inaugural BFA U15 Girls Goombay Soccer Cup (July 24–26) with teams including Grenada. Local Opportunities: ECTEL extends the Pearl Allison Lake Scholarship Fund application deadline to Monday, 27 July 2026 (10am AST). Grenada Energy Tools: IRENA’s SolarCity Simulator is now available for three Grenada areas, helping people model rooftop solar options. Business & Growth: Grenada’s PM meets MSMEs on access to finance, marketing, production capacity and digital support.

Grenada Tourism: Stacey Liburd has wrapped up her CEO tenure at the Grenada Tourism Authority, effective 22 July 2026, saying she leaves proud of the authority’s progress and grateful to staff and partners. Cost of Living Relief: Grenada’s government is rolling out a targeted Cost of Living Assistance Programme, including 100% VAT removal on electricity bills from August to December 2026, plus other energy-related relief measures aimed at easing imported inflation. Youth Football: The inaugural Bahamas Football Association U15 Girls Goombay Soccer Cup kicks off in Nassau this Friday (July 24–26), featuring Grenada and five other teams as a regional platform for young talent. Solar for Grenada: IRENA’s free SolarCity Simulator has been extended to three areas in Grenada, helping residents and businesses explore rooftop solar options and estimate potential performance. Heritage Watch: The Grenada National Trust is urging a halt to demolition at the historic Drill Yard until an independent conservation-focused assessment is completed. Missing Person (Grenada): Police say Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell was last seen at Grande Anse Beach and are asking fishermen and boat operators to watch for her.

Touring & Culture: British rock band Charlatans UK announced a North American headline tour starting Sept 3, with a new remix release tied to the deluxe edition of We Are Love. Sports (Youth): The Bahamas Football Association kicks off the inaugural U15 Girls Goombay Soccer Cup in Nassau from July 24–26, featuring teams from Bermuda, Cayman Islands, USVI, and Grenada. Regional Football (Concacaf): Bermuda and Jamaica learned their Nations League group paths after the official draw, setting up tough League A and B matchups across the region. Grenada Tech for Energy: IRENA’s free SolarCity Simulator has been extended for three areas in Grenada, helping residents and businesses model rooftop solar options. Grenada Tourism Leadership: Stacey Liburd has concluded her tenure as CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, effective July 22. Local Community Updates: Dental services resume in Sauteurs after refurbishment, and Girven Road pedestrian crossing upgrades are set to begin July 27. Road & Safety: Bathway Bridge in St Patrick is closed to traffic until further notice due to safety concerns.

Grenada Tourism: Stacey Liburd has wrapped up her CEO tenure at the Grenada Tourism Authority, effective 22 July 2026, after leading destination marketing and stakeholder work since June 2025. Cost of Living Relief: Grenada is rolling out an EC$18 million targeted programme, including 100% VAT removal on electricity bills from August to December 2026, plus other energy-related supports. Youth Football: The inaugural Bahamas Football Association U15 Girls Goombay Soccer Cup kicks off in Nassau from 24–26 July, with Grenada among six teams competing at the RALD fields. Regional Sports Spotlight: CARIFTA Games hosting is set—Barbados confirmed for 2028 and Guyana for 2027—after CARICOM Heads backed the plan to secure the event’s future. Music & Culture: Hypasounds says Crop Over is hitting its stride, with strong fan response to new releases and international stops lined up after the festival ends. Heritage Watch: The Grenada National Trust is urging a halt to irreversible Drill Yard demolition until an independent conservation and safety assessment is completed. Local Services: Dental services resume in Sauteurs Health District on 22 July after refurbishment delays. Road Updates: Temporary closures and safety works continue across Grenada, including Bathway Bridge and Park Lane traffic changes.

Youth Football: The inaugural Bahamas Football Association U15 Girls Goombay Soccer Cup kicks off Friday (July 24) at the RALD Soccer Fields, running to Sunday, with six teams including Grenada, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos, USVI and hosts The Bahamas. Sports Media: The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) has unveiled its 2026 broadcast lineup, naming Grenada’s GBN among regional partners. Local Arts & Culture: Hypasounds says Crop Over is hitting its stride, with strong fan response and an international tour set to resume right after the festival. Heritage Watch: The Grenada National Trust is urging a halt to Drill Yard demolition until an independent conservation-focused assessment is done. Community & Health: Dental services resume in Sauteurs Health District on Wednesday, July 22, after refurbishment. Energy Tools: IRENA’s free SolarCity Simulator has been extended for three Grenada areas to help plan rooftop solar investments. Road Safety: Girven Road pedestrian crossing in St George’s is set for signalised upgrades starting Monday, July 27.

Sports & Youth Spotlight: Grenada is set to feature at the Goombay Soccer Cup in Nassau, with six teams (including Bermuda, Cayman Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Grenada, Turks and Caicos, and hosts The Bahamas) battling July 24–26 at the R.A.L.D. Soccer facility. Music & Culture: Hypasounds says Crop Over is hitting its stride, with strong fan response to his releases and confirmed post-festival touring stops including Toronto and St Kitts. Local Arts & Community: An exhibition celebrating culture through abstract art, “Roots Through Ruins,” opened with Grenadian artist Oliver Benoit in a residency programme at Coreset in Newark, running until September. Heritage Watch: The Grenada National Trust is urging a halt to irreversible demolition at the historic Drill Yard until an independent conservation assessment is completed. Tech for Homegrown Energy: IRENA’s free SolarCity Simulator has been extended for three areas in Grenada, helping users model rooftop solar options and potential returns. Road Safety & Daily Life: Girven Road crossing upgrades are scheduled to start Monday, July 27, with signalisation and cyclist access improvements.

Commonwealth Games Watch: Glasgow 2026 kicks off July 23 with a trimmed sports lineup (10 only), reshaping medal odds for India as Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu headline the medal hunt. Grenada Spotlight: The Zero Flags Commonwealth exhibition calls out countries where homosexuality remains criminalised, including Grenada, with a public display running through Pride House Glasgow 2026. Arts & Culture: Grenada-born artist Oliver Benoit is featured in the Roots Through Ruins exhibition at Coreset in Newark, part of an international residency celebrating Caribbean histories through painting, film photography and material work. Music & Festivals: Hypasounds says he’s riding a strong Crop Over season with standout releases and confirmed post-festival touring stops. Local Community Notes: Dental services resume in Sauteurs Health District on July 22, while Grenada’s police announce short road closures for works in St George’s.