The Grenada Coalition of Service Industries (GCSI) is charting an ambitious course for 2026 following a transformative year of organizational restructuring and strategic partnership development. Under the leadership of Chairman Jude Bernard, the coalition has successfully repositioned itself as a catalyst for service sector growth through its GCSI 2.0 initiative, encapsulated by the motto ‘Transformation through Collaboration and Innovation’.
The coalition’s revitalization efforts have yielded significant achievements, including the establishment of seven pivotal local partnerships with key institutions: Grenada Development Bank, Grenada Bureau of Standards, Grenada Investment Development Corporation, T A Marryshow Community College, Grenada National Training Agency, Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and Caribbean Coding Academy. Notably, GCSI forged a historic regional alliance through a memorandum of understanding with the Barbados Coalition of Service Industries, marking a milestone in Caribbean economic cooperation.
Building on this foundation, GCSI has outlined an extensive agenda for early 2026 featuring the revival of Services Week from March 21-27. The program includes the return of the signature Services Expo, Grenada’s inaugural Services Industries Award reception, and an innovative virtual Career Day targeting secondary school students.
The coalition’s comprehensive strategy extends beyond events to include substantive capacity-building initiatives. The GATEWAY to Trade program will focus on export capacity development and acceleration for service organizations and SMEs. Simultaneously, the Bridge to Brilliance initiative by DeVry University will address regional talent pipeline strengthening through upskilling and reskilling programs designed for the digital economy.
Additional 2026 plans encompass localized training sessions for stakeholders and collaborative activities with strategic partners, all aimed at elevating Grenada’s service producers to export-ready status and enhancing the nation’s economic development through service sector excellence.