Gun Violence & Hospital Care: Police are investigating a shooting near Grenadines Wharf in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 16, after a firearm was discharged at a motor vehicle as people left the area; a 17-year-old woman was shot and taken to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where she received treatment and is reported stable. More Shooting Investigations: RSVGPF is also probing a Chateaubelair incident on Monday, Aug. 17, where a man with apparent gunshot injuries was first treated at Chateaubelair Smart Hospital and then transferred to MCMH, where he remains warded. Weekend Violence in Kingstown: Reports describe a chaotic weekend with multiple firearm incidents in Kingstown, including two separate attacks near a Middle Street bar that sent a 25-year-old woman and a 17-year-old to hospital, while police say a suspect remains in custody under guard at MCMH. Superbug Update: Infectious disease specialist Dr. Jerrol Thompson says the drug-resistant CRAB detected at MCMH is not expected to spread like COVID-19, following MOHWEE monitoring of four patients. Health System Partnership: Mackay Memorial Hospital (Taiwan) plans a team visit to support a renewed MCMH partnership, focusing on improving the Health Information System. Child Protection Policy: OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled a regional child policy and strategic plan for 2026–2032 aimed at safer, more supported children across the Eastern Caribbean. Weather & Health Precautions: Authorities advise residents to prepare for weekend hazards, including Saharan dust haze affecting air quality and possible flash flooding from an approaching tropical disturbance.