AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Health & Medicines: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will hold a two-day joint planning workshop in Saint Lucia (28–29 May) to improve access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across OECS states, including launching a PAHO/WHO–OECS Technical Working Group and focusing on procurement, supply chains, demand forecasting, inventory management, and quality assurance. Local Leadership & Health Recognition: At the World Health Assembly, WHO highlighted Anguilla among countries recognized for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV and syphilis, alongside other nations receiving certificates for major public health achievements. Tourism Strategy (Nevis): Nevis Premier Mark Brantley urged a shift in tourism thinking as seasonality and rising fuel costs pressure travel, pointing to more events and a stronger regional market. Youth Sports (Sister Islands): The inaugural Sister Islands Basketball Tournament (U18) in Saint-Martin drew teams from across the region, using sport to build youth development and regional cooperation. Women’s Leadership (Caribbean POSH): Caribbean POSH named honourees for the 2026 ICON Woman Awards in the BVI, with Anguilla Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge as keynote speaker.
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