AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOfficer-involved shooting in Mesopotamia: Police opened an investigation after 52-year-old Michael Jackson of Yambou was found dead following an incident during a police operation; he was taken to Levi Latham Health Centre and pronounced dead, with a post-mortem expected to confirm the cause. Community health screenings at CPL: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is partnering with regional health authorities and NGOs to offer free checks at all eight host venues, including blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing, aiming to catch non-communicable diseases early. Adolescent health education: The REACH project launched a webinar series on adolescent health and well-being across the region, covering mental health, nutrition, parent-teen communication and stigma reduction. Dementia caregiver training: SVGADDA trained 42 caregivers and community members in practical dementia support strategies, focused on recognizing signs and improving communication and response. Heat stress warning: A local counselling & climate psychologist urged families and workplaces to prepare for El Niño-linked extreme heat, highlighting impacts on sleep, mood, hydration and safety. Agriculture for resilience: CARDI began tomato variety trials in St. Vincent, transplanting eight elite varieties to identify resilient, high-yield options for farmers. Dementia care support: SVGADDA’s training continues the push to reduce stigma and improve dementia care access.
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