AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrug Justice: A man who fled St. Vincent and the Grenadines while awaiting trial on drug charges in 2014 has been ordered to serve a further 13 years, 5 months and 20 days at home, after already spending 10 years in prison in France—Rajiv Deshong was convicted by a jury of cannabis possession with intent to supply and drug trafficking. Blue Economy & Marine Work: St. Vincent hosted a critical Blue Economy workshop to strengthen marine conservation and ocean-based industries, with a Blue Economy Hub planned to connect stakeholders to funding and expertise. Health on the Ground: A Florida-based medical mission is running in SVG with free health checks at the Georgetown Health Centre, as the Red Cross warns residents to protect themselves from extreme heat, Saharan dust and drought. Food Security Push: Agriculture leaders are urging “food sovereignty” to cut heavy reliance on imported staples. Regional Health Alerts: SVG says Ebola risk remains low, while monitoring continues as WHO declares a Public Health Emergency for outbreaks in the Congo and Uganda. Diplomacy & Care: Taiwan-backed work continues on the Arnos Vale Acute Care Hospital (AVACH), aimed at expanding acute and allied health services locally.
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