AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGrenada Education & Youth: The Ministry of Education says in-person services have moved from the Sir Eric Gairy Botanical Gardens compound to workspaces at the nearby Ministerial Complex, with key units like Examinations, Student Support, Scholarships and Finance available daily 8am–4pm. Foundational Learning Push: The pilot rollout of “Grenada RISING – Foundational Learning Programme” began at St David’s Catholic School, aiming to get every child reading, writing and understanding by age 9, with teacher coaching and family support. Scholarships: Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027 open 8 September for study in the UK starting Sept/Oct 2027, with Grenadian applications handled through the Ministry of Education’s Human Resource Division. Jobs & Skills: The DPM is promoting an apprenticeship and skills initiative to tackle Grenada’s shortage of tradespeople like masons, carpenters and plumbers, starting from the school system. Disability Inclusion: A UN HireAbility campaign launched across the Caribbean urges employers to break barriers and expand decent work for people with disabilities, with Grenada’s Zinzee Noel credited for helping spark the regional push. OECS Agriculture Access: OECS leaders are urging governments to provide crown lands to young farmers on transparent terms that banks can recognize as collateral. Community & Culture: A Grenada-linked story of a Grenada man charged with first-degree arson after an $80,000 manufactured home fire also surfaced in the week’s coverage.
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