Officer-involved shooting in Mesopotamia: Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Mesopotamia on Aug. 4 that left 52-year-old Michael Jackson of Yambou dead. He was taken to Levi Latham Health Centre and pronounced dead; a post-mortem is expected as the Commissioner orders a probe. Free fan health checks across the Caribbean Premier League: CPL is partnering with regional health authorities and NGOs to offer free screenings at all eight host venues, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Fans can get blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing, aiming to catch non-communicable diseases early. Dementia caregiver training: SVGADDA trained 42 caregivers, healthcare professionals and community members on July 22 to improve dementia support, reduce stigma and strengthen practical care skills. Tomato trials in St. Vincent: CARDI has transplanted eight elite tomato varieties at Miss Morris’s farm to evaluate yield, pest resistance and climate fit, supporting future distribution to farmers. Debt recovery plan with health impact in mind: PM Dr. Godwin Friday says national debt is at an “unhealthy” 113% of GDP and outlines steps to stabilize finances and enable growth. Invasive goats removed from Battowia: The Grenadines Seabird Restoration Project removed invasive goats from Battowia to help seabird habitat recover and protect reef-linked ecosystems.