AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHIV Alert Ahead of VincyMas: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ministry of Health says new HIV infections are rising, with the highest numbers among people aged 25–29 and men over 60. Chief Health Promotion Officer Shanika John-Trent urged residents and visitors to get tested and practice safe sex, stressing you can’t tell if someone has HIV by appearance and that condoms are key—especially with Carnival travel, alcohol use, and more casual sex. Mental Health Support: The Government has appointed a resident consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Eloy Asanza Castillo, based at the Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre as part of renewed mental health reform. Mental Health & Justice Pressure: Defence attorney Grant Connell is again calling out court document delays and says essential papers can sit unserved for months, adding to stress for vulnerable cases. Police Investigation: Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Daniel Vettrino (37) in Canouan, with a post-mortem planned to determine the cause of death. AI Training for Care: Radiographer Celeste Cumberbatch-Garrett completed AI-based medical image analysis training in Taiwan, aimed at improving early detection and diagnostic accuracy. STI Testing Uptick: Planned Parenthood reports more people coming forward for STI testing during the Carnival period.
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