AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoViolence and trauma response: Saint Lucia’s Health Ministry says it’s stepping up Ebola preparedness and border/port health protocols even though there’s no immediate regional threat, with more training, infection-control upgrades, surveillance strengthening, and testing routed through CARPHA. Crime and public safety: Police have charged a suspect in the Marchand double homicide, and separately confirmed a body found at La Pansee, Castries, with investigations ongoing. Mental health and prevention: The National Youth Council and youth groups are again linking violence to deeper gaps—calling for stronger protection, faster accountability, and more mental health and conflict support. Youth policy in focus: The 2025–2030 National Youth Policy is now in effect, with officials mapping how agencies will turn it into real services for young people. Local health push: Health officials are urging regular blood pressure checks as Saint Lucia marks World Hypertension Day. Community health infrastructure: The Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre has launched planning for what it calls the island’s largest solarised aquaponics facility, backed by a GEF/UNDP planning grant.
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