AGP Executive Report

Caribbean Music: Grenada-born Malie Donn’s The Golden Child reportedly reached No. 2 on Apple Music’s reggae album charts in Grenada and topped charts in three other territories. Calypso Legacy: Tributes continue for Mighty Sparrow, born in Grand Roy, Grenada, whose songs carried Caribbean stories and social commentary across generations; his body has returned to Trinidad ahead of a state-assisted funeral. Local Experiences: Grenada’s Tourism Authority is preparing Pure Experiences, a showcase for community-run tours spanning heritage, food, nature, crafts and wellness across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Carriacou Food Heritage: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s staple crop with traditional favourites including coo-coo, conkie and corn bread. Education & Youth: A new EC$1.9 million pre-school in Tivoli will serve La Poterie’s children, while a St Andrew grassroots football programme is creating more regular match opportunities for young players. Local Skills: A bamboo-weaving workshop is helping educators and disability-sector representatives explore craft skills and income opportunities.

Mighty Sparrow’s Legacy: Tributes continue for calypso icon Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco, born in Grand Roy, Grenada. His music gave voice to Caribbean life, and his body has returned to Trinidad ahead of a state-assisted funeral. Local Experiences: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme will promote locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from heritage and food to nature, crafts and community activities. Carriacou Culture: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s corn traditions with local dishes and other corn-based creations. Early Learning: A new EC$1.9 million Sacred Heart Catholic Pre-School in Tivoli will house the La Poterie pre-school, displaced after Hurricane Ivan. Youth and Sport: St Andrew’s grassroots football programme is creating regular weekend games to help young players build skills and progress from communities to clubs.

Caribbean Culture: Tributes continue for Mighty Sparrow, the calypso icon born in Grenada as Slinger Francisco. His daughter described a heartfelt New York celebration of life before his body returned to Trinidad and Tobago for a state-assisted funeral. Local Experiences: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run culture, food, nature and community tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Carriacou Traditions: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s staple crop with local dishes, including conkie, corn bread and coo-coo. Education: A new EC$1.9 million pre-school in Tivoli, St Andrew, will house La Poterie Pre-School, displaced after Hurricane Ivan. Republic Bank has also donated interactive classroom equipment to St John’s Christian Secondary School. Well-being: With Grenada’s November 5 election approaching, a local commentary warns that political stress can affect mental and physical health, urging care in how election debates unfold.

Caribbean Culture: Tributes to Mighty Sparrow recall how the calypso legend, born in Grand Roy, Grenada, gave Caribbean life and social commentary a lasting voice. Local Experiences: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme is set to spotlight locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from heritage and food to nature, crafts and community activities. Carriacou Traditions: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s staple crop with local dishes including coo-coo, conkies and corn bread. Education: Sacred Heart Catholic Pre-Primary School has opened in Tivoli, providing a new home for La Poterie Preschool after its relocation following Hurricane Ivan. The EC$1.9 million project includes classroom furnishings, playground equipment and teaching materials. Youth Sports: A grassroots football programme in St Andrew aims to give young players regular weekend matches and a clearer path from community teams to national football.

Cultural Legacy: Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister paid tribute to Mighty Sparrow, born in Grand Roy, Grenada, praising the calypso legend’s storytelling and lasting influence. Community Tourism: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme will promote locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, including heritage, food, nature and community activities. Carriacou Traditions: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s staple crop with local dishes and corn-based creations. Education: A new EC$1.9 million pre-school in Tivoli will house La Poterie Pre-School, relocated after Hurricane Ivan. Creative Skills: Educators and disability groups are learning bamboo weaving in a training programme designed to build skills and income opportunities. Youth Sport: St Andrew’s grassroots football programme is creating regular weekend matches to help young players develop and progress.

Early Learning: Sacred Heart Catholic Pre-Primary School has opened in Tivoli, providing a new home for La Poterie Pre-School. The EC$1.9 million project includes classrooms, a playground and learning materials. Local Tourism: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme is set to spotlight locally run tours across the tri-island state, from heritage and food to nature, crafts and community activities. Carriacou Culture: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s staple crop with traditional favourites such as coo-coo, corn bread and paime. Youth Development: A new St Andrew grassroots football programme will bring young players regular weekend matches and a clearer pathway from community teams to national football. Creative Skills: A bamboo-weaving workshop is helping educators and disability organizations explore craft skills and potential income opportunities. Calypso Legacy: Grenada-born Mighty Sparrow has returned to Trinidad and Tobago for his state-assisted funeral, prompting renewed tributes to the calypso icon’s storytelling and lasting influence on Caribbean music.

Early Learning: Sacred Heart Catholic Pre-Primary School has opened in Tivoli, St Andrew, giving La Poterie’s relocated preschool a permanent home. The EC$1.9 million project includes classrooms, furnishings and playground equipment. Community Tourism: Grenada’s tourism authority plans to introduce Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique—from heritage and food to nature and crafts. Youth Sport: A new St Andrew grassroots football programme will give young players regular weekend matches and a clearer path from training to clubs and national teams. Carriacou Culture: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s corn traditions, dishes and crafts. Caribbean Music: Tributes continue to honour the Mighty Sparrow, born in Grenada, whose calypso storytelling shaped Caribbean music for generations.**

Local Tourism: Grenada’s Pure Experiences programme is due to launch in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique—from heritage and food experiences to nature, wellness and community activities. Carriacou Culture: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s staple crop with traditional favourites such as coo-coo, corn bread and paime. Education: Republic Bank has donated interactive boards and classroom equipment to St John’s Christian Secondary School, supporting digital learning across its classrooms and Food and Nutrition lab. Skills & Opportunity: Educators and disability-group representatives are training in bamboo weaving, exploring how the local craft could create income opportunities. Cultural Legacy: As the Caribbean mourns the Mighty Sparrow, tributes recall the calypso legend’s Grenada birth and his lasting influence on the region’s music and storytelling. Community Health: St George’s University’s Women in Medicine group will offer free breast health education, examinations and basic checks at St Patrick’s Anglican School on October 24.

Caribbean Culture: Grenadian soca artist Tallpree was among eight creatives and community leaders honoured at the Caribbean Cultural Diplomats Experience in Brooklyn, celebrating the region’s heritage and influence. Mighty Sparrow’s Legacy: As the calypso legend’s body returned to Trinidad for a state-assisted farewell, tributes recalled his Grenadian birth and the songs that carried Caribbean stories worldwide. Local Tourism: Grenada’s Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run cultural, culinary, nature and community tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Craft and Opportunity: Educators and disability groups are learning bamboo weaving through a China-Grenada agriculture project, with the craft presented as a potential source of income. Youth and Sport: More than 100 primary schools are set to take part in the GFA–Beacon Insurance football competition, expanding opportunities for boys and girls across the islands. Community Health: St George’s University’s Women in Medicine will offer free breast health education, examinations and blood pressure checks at Sauteurs’ St Patrick’s Anglican School on October 24.

Local Experiences: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from food and heritage to nature and community activities. Young Talent: More than 100 schools are set to take part in the GFA–Beacon primary football competition, with boys’ and girls’ games expected to begin October 14. Sparrow’s Legacy: As the Mighty Sparrow’s body returned to Trinidad for a state-assisted farewell, tributes renewed attention to his Grenadian roots: he was born in Grand Roy, St John, before moving to Trinidad as a child. Community Health: St George’s University’s Women in Medicine group will offer free breast health education, examinations and blood pressure checks at St Patrick’s Anglican School in Sauteurs on October 24. Youth and the Sea: Grenadian students can enter FCCA essay and poster competitions exploring what makes the islands distinctive and how young people can protect the ocean.

Local Tourism: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from food and heritage to nature and community activities. Calypso Legacy: Mighty Sparrow’s body has returned to Trinidad ahead of a state-assisted funeral. Born in Grand Roy, Grenada, the calypso icon was remembered in tributes for carrying Caribbean stories to the world. Youth Sport: More than 100 schools are set to take part in the GFA–Beacon Insurance primary school football competition, starting October 14 and including boys’ and girls’ teams across the tri-island state. Community Health: A free breast clinic at St Patrick’s Anglican School in Sauteurs on October 24 will offer breast health education, examinations and blood-pressure checks. Civic Life: Grenada’s general election is set for November 5; NNP leader Emmalin Pierre has challenged Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell to a national debate.

Cultural Legacy: Grenada-born calypso legend Mighty Sparrow’s body has returned to Trinidad and Tobago ahead of a state-assisted funeral. Tributes continue to honour the artist whose songs carried Caribbean stories around the world. Election Watch: Grenada votes on November 5. Opposition leader Emmalin Pierre has challenged Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell to a national debate, promising a clean campaign focused on policies. Community Health: A free breast health clinic will offer education, examinations and blood pressure checks at St Patrick’s Anglican School in Sauteurs on October 24. Youth Sport: The GFA–Beacon Insurance primary school football competition starts October 14, with 54 boys’ teams and 51 girls’ teams expected to take part across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Regional Scholarships: SVG’s Kaia Kydd joins the Pearl Allison Lake Scholarship Fund, while Rayshawn Charles secures his second-year renewal—supporting students with annual help for school costs. Justice & Training: Correctional officers across 10 Caribbean countries, including Grenada, complete regional training under a EU/UNDP justice partnership aimed at safer custody and better rehabilitation. Sports & Youth: The Grenada Football Association and Beacon Insurance launch a 2026 primary school football competition with 105 schools set to take part, giving boys and girls structured grassroots play. Elections Watch: Grenada’s general election is set for Nov 5, with nomination day on Oct 15 and a police polling day on Nov 2, as parties ramp up campaigning and debate. Culture & Community: Tributes continue for calypso icon Mighty Sparrow, with calls for his legacy to be honoured across the Caribbean and beyond, including remembrance events in New York. Health in Schools: St Patrick’s Anglican School in Sauteurs hosts a free breast clinic focused on awareness, early detection, and screening info. Clean Ocean Planning: TNC seeks a GIS consultant for Grenada’s Clean and Healthy Ocean project to map wastewater and stormwater outfalls.

Hill District nightlife boost: Frank Terry and other locals are welcoming the new Citizens Live venue at Wylie, now hosting major acts and promising more entertainment options for the community. Breast health access: Women in Medicine at St George’s University is running a free breast clinic at St Patrick’s Anglican School in Sauteurs (Oct 24), offering education, exams, blood pressure checks, and screening info. Grassroots football for kids: The Grenada Football Association and Beacon Insurance are launching a national primary school football competition (54 boys’ teams, 51 girls’ teams) starting Oct 14, expanding structured play across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Elections in focus: Grenada’s general election is set for Nov 5, with nomination day on Oct 15 and a police polling day on Nov 2; opposition leader Emmalin Pierre is pushing for a national debate with PM Dickon Mitchell. Culture in mourning: Tributes continue for Grenada-born calypso icon Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco, including calls for his remains to pass through Grenada and memorial services across the Caribbean diaspora. Clean ocean planning: TNC has issued an RFP for a GIS consultant to map wastewater and stormwater outfalls under Grenada’s Clean and Healthy Ocean project.

Grenada Election Watch: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has confirmed general elections for November 5, 2026, with Nomination Day set for October 15 and a special polling day for police officers on November 2; the announcement follows Parliament’s dissolution on October 2 and a reported leak of election details now under investigation. Calypso & Community: The Caribbean is mourning Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco, with major tributes in New York including a three-hour memorial at Linden Seventh-day Adventist Church in Queens, where officials and clergy praised his role in carrying Caribbean stories through music. Regional Culture Spotlight: Trinidad and Tobago has announced Calypso History Month will run in Sparrow’s memory, alongside plans for an official state-assisted funeral and national tribute. Travel Rules Update: The US has introduced a visa bond for eligible B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, with bond amounts up to US$20,000 decided at interview—India is not on the list, while Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal are. Local Life & Safety: The Royal Grenada Police Force outlined traffic arrangements for an NDC rally at Alston George Park, Victoria, St Mark, effective from 4 pm to midnight.

Grenada Election Watch: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has confirmed Grenadians will vote on November 5, after a leaked Government Gazette circulated nomination and election dates; he says an investigation is underway. Caribbean Music & Identity: The world is mourning Slinger “The Mighty Sparrow” Francisco, the Grenada-born calypso legend who died in New York at 91, with major tributes and plans for a state-assisted send-off in Trinidad and Tobago. Culture in the Diaspora: St. Paul’s Church in Flatbush, Brooklyn held a successful homecoming celebration, blending faith, history and community remembrance. Youth & Skills: Grenada’s SoundLeap live sound training cohort put their learning to work at Sound Fest, with the next programme set for April 2027. Community Support: Reach Within highlights ongoing trauma-healing and transitional support for children and young adults in Grenada’s care system. Global Travel Policy: The US visa bond rule for some nationalities (up to $20,000) is making headlines, with guidance stressing applicants should only pay after consular instructions.