AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEmancipation Day & Reparations: Caribbean leaders are using Aug. 1 to spotlight the Slavery Abolition Act’s hidden cost—British taxpayers repaid slave owners, not the formerly enslaved, with the debt only fully cleared in 2015. Food & Health Policy: A “health tax” push is gaining momentum, alongside mandatory front-of-pack labels for foods high in fat, sugar and salt, as countries tackle diet-related disease. Mental Health in the Region: Montserrat’s review of mental health services (2020–2026) found depression and psychotic disorders among the top diagnoses, with more young people being formally assessed. Dementia Support in SVG: SVGADDA trained 42 caregivers and community members on recognizing dementia, safer daily care, and managing behavioural symptoms. Health Security for Tourism: CARPHA and the OECS renewed a partnership to strengthen travellers’ health and public health systems across OECS states through 2030. Local Crime & Safety: Police are investigating shootings and other incidents, including a man hospitalized after a Fountain community shooting, as violence and firearm-related harm remain a major concern. Health Workforce Training: Seven Vincentians graduated in Cuba in medicine and nursing through the scholarship cooperation programme. Sports & Wellness: A Nevis wellness panel and screening, plus a regional swim development initiative, point to growing community-led health and fitness efforts.
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