OECS Regional Health & Integration: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is in Antigua for the 78th OECS Authority meeting (June 21–22), where leaders will focus on regional priorities including health, education, security, climate resilience, and freedom of movement; Skerrit will join the opening ceremony as Antigua’s Gaston Browne formally takes over the OECS Authority chairmanship from SVG’s Dr. Godwin Friday, with Finance Minister Irving McIntyre acting as Prime Minister during Skerrit’s absence. Mental Health Court Update: The Serious Offences Court has summoned senior Ministry of Health officials over delays in producing a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation for a defendant, highlighting SVG’s long-standing shortage of a resident, licensed psychiatrist. Child Brain Injury Care: A 9-year-old boy battered at Kingstown Preparatory School has undergone two brain surgeries in eight months, with ongoing treatment and school disruption as doctors manage complications including meningitis. Dementia Support for Families: The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association (SVGADDA) will host a caregivers workshop on July 22, offering practical training on dementia care, medications, and managing behavioural symptoms. Speech Therapy Mission: World Pediatrics’ speech therapy mission is wrapping up, having seen 100 children (including 28 in Bequia), with visits expected to resume from September. HIV/Hepatitis Prevention Push: CARICOM and PAHO are driving efforts to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, strengthening prevention, testing, treatment, and lab systems across member states. Public Safety & Youth Health: Vincy Mas 2026 safety plans include strict no-glass rules and tougher action against “6ixx and 7even” violence, while Playaz Youth Basketball Summer Camp (July 27–Aug 7) includes sessions on STD awareness, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, and anger management.