AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPM & Diaspora: Prime Minister Godwin Friday urged Vincentians abroad to shift from remittances to structured “strategic partnership” for development, framing diaspora success in health, nursing, tech and public service as a resource for local opportunity. Child Climate Risk: UNICEF-backed research warns there’s “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children, with more than a third already exposed to multiple climate hazards and projections rising to over nine in ten by mid-century; the study also flags extra heat days and longer drought. Youth Voice in Climate: Saint Lucian youth advocate Kezia St Brice called for meaningful youth influence from the start of climate decisions, not token participation. Public Health Labs: CARPHA wrapped up a CariPHLN workshop in Barbados to strengthen regional lab preparedness, disease detection, surveillance and coordinated response, including better specimen transport and data sharing. Breast Cancer Awareness: BOSVG and BeFit Movement SVG launched the “Together for a Cure” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk with a health fair and push for early detection and support. Dental Hygiene: SVG’s Chief Dental Surgeon urged parents to start dental visits early (from six months), cut sugary foods and drinks, and support oral health as part of overall health. Health Workforce Planning: PAHO and UWI highlighted a health policy and systems postgraduate programme building regional leadership, while Dominica moves toward a centralized health workforce database. Safety & Care: A police officer died after injuries from a Mesopotamia/La Croix road crash; police also reported treatment for a man shot in Ottley Hall and ongoing investigations into other incidents.
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