AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSpicemas Tragedy: The Royal Grenada Police Force is investigating the deaths of two women after a boating incident off Grand Anse Beach on Saturday, Aug. 8, when witnesses say they jumped from the Kayak Princess and were struck by the vessel’s propeller; one died on the spot and the other was taken to hospital, where she later passed away, with the captain detained as inquiries continue. Missing Person Update: New details in the Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell case say her husband now believes drowning is the most likely scenario, while still noting unanswered questions after reports from jet-skiers of a woman seen in the water hours after she was last captured on camera. Grenada Politics & Governance: Grenada’s CBI programme is moving toward tighter oversight after Parliament passed amendments creating ECCIRA for regional cooperation and transparency, as the EU presses five Caribbean states to end golden passport schemes by 2028. Local Justice: Attorney-General Jimmy Bristol KC scored a major legal win after a Court of Appeal judge was stepped down as unconstitutional, creating a vacancy in the Court of Appeal. Regional Travel Disruptions: LIAT issued an updated Aug. 9 schedule amid ongoing operational disruptions, advising passengers to contact its customer centre for help. Culture & Community: Bacchanal Friday crowned Sabrina Francis Groovy Soca Monarch and Rio “Snakey” St Paul Power Soca Monarch, while a suspended Grenadian Catholic priest is using calypso as a new “pulpit” to speak out on church sexual abuse and Gaza.
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