CPL Fan Health Push: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is rolling out free health screenings at all eight host venues, with teams offering blood pressure checks, glucose testing, BMI assessments, urinalysis and PSA testing to help catch non-communicable diseases early. Tomato Nutrition & Resilience: CARDI has begun field trials in St. Vincent with eight elite tomato varieties, aiming to identify high-yield, pest- and disease-resistant types for wider farmer distribution. Debt & Health System Pressure: Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday says St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in “debt distress,” with public debt at 113% of GDP, and outlines a recovery plan that includes swapping expensive debt and pursuing concessional funding—moves that could shape future health spending. Dementia Care Training: SVGADDA reports 42 caregivers and community members completed dementia carers training to improve support, reduce stigma, and strengthen care for people living with dementia. Community Health Through Sport: The SVGBF announced free youth basketball camps across August, with sessions focused on discipline, teamwork, safeguarding and self-esteem. Violence & Public Safety: Police are investigating multiple shootings and deaths this week, including a man shot in Fountain and a separate death reported in Roseau, underscoring ongoing firearm-related harm.