AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat & Health Alert: Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health has issued a critical heat advisory as El Niño intensifies, warning residents to protect themselves from heat stress and related illness. Hearing Care in Castries: A Deaf Health Fair at Derek Walcott Square brought hearing screenings, Ministry of Health info, and sign-language basics to raise awareness of noise-related hearing loss. Youth Wellness Push: Caribbean Wellness Day 2026 was launched with a focus on reducing non-communicable diseases, empowering youth, and promoting substance-use prevention and physical activity. Road Crash Recovery: Two Entrepôt Secondary School students are receiving medical care after a Cas En Bas collision left one with an amputated foot and the other with severe leg injuries; urgent blood donations were requested. Water Security Upgrade: The Northern Water Project is set to receive over US$22 million to replace damaged pipelines and improve reliable water supply in the northern belt. Border Health & Safety Training: OECS agencies trained together to strengthen intelligence-led risk management for the movement of goods, including Health and human/environmental checks. Local Recognition in Healthcare: A retired nursing educator was named a regional CIBC Caribbean Unsung Hero runner-up, highlighting long service to vulnerable communities.
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