AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPolice Update: A 52-year-old man, Michael Jackson of Yambou, was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound in Mesopotamia after a police operation following an alleged bingo robbery; he was taken to Levi Latham Health Centre and pronounced dead, while authorities say investigations and a post-mortem are underway and no full explanation has been released yet. Heat & Wellness: A counselling and climate psychologist warns that El Niño-linked heat stress can harm sleep, mood, hydration and safety, urging families, schools and workplaces in SVG to prepare for August–September heat with practical protection. Public Health Screening: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is rolling out free fan health testing at all eight host venues, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with checks for blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA to support early detection of non-communicable diseases. Dementia Care Training: SVGADDA reports 42 caregivers and community members trained to better recognize dementia signs and support people living with the condition. Infectious Disease Readiness: Eastern Caribbean lab professionals boosted molecular diagnostic skills for diseases like measles, leptospirosis and hantavirus through a PAHO/WHO-supported workshop using a One Health approach. Agriculture & Nutrition: CARDI has begun elite tomato variety trials in St. Vincent, transplanting eight varieties to identify resilient, high-yield options for farmers. Environment: Dozens of invasive goats were removed from Battowia to help seabird nesting habitat recover and protect reef-linked ecosystem health.
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