AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoCrime & Safety: Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre defended the government’s crime strategy, urging calmer public engagement after Joy St Omer’s killing, while UWP figures—including former Health Minister Sarah Flood-Beaubrun—pushed for stronger, coordinated action to protect women and tackle violence. Court Update: Primus Toussaint has been charged with the murder of his estranged wife, Joy St Omer, and remanded until June 30. Domestic Violence Focus: Activists and community leaders say Joy’s death followed repeated reports and a protective order, renewing calls for system-wide reform across police, judiciary, and social support. Road Safety: Police say charges are expected after 4-year-old Rikki Samuel died in a multi-vehicle crash on the Vieux Fort–Laborie Highway; separately, motorcyclist Lenus Alphonse died after a La Caye Highway collision. Medicines Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a regional workshop in St. Lucia to improve access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies. Public Health Watch: CARPHA says it has strengthened Ebola border monitoring across the region as risk remains low but vigilance continues. Wellness in Action: The Co-operative Credit Union League held its annual health walk, promoting member wellness through a nearly 10 km route.
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