AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAmazon Health Leadership: Guyana took over the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Special Commission on Health in the Amazon (CESAM), aiming to strengthen regional cooperation on priorities like digital health, emerging diseases, malaria work, and intercultural/traditional medicine. Juvenile Justice Clarification: The Ministry of Home Affairs pushed back on a media report about the Juvenile Holding Centre, saying children are court-remanded, not placed by the Childcare and Protection Agency, and that security and supervision protocols are in place. Digital Health Boost: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is partnering with UWI and two universities (AUB and Era University) to expand research, training, and digital health support. Regional Health Supply Upgrade: Region Ten’s new $218.7M Regional Medical Distribution Centre was commissioned to improve storage and timely delivery of pharmaceuticals and supplies. EU HealthNext Training: French biomedical experts visited under the EU-funded HealthNext project to strengthen medical equipment maintenance and training across hospitals. Migration Tensions: Opposition and human rights voices renewed calls for transparency over the US “third-country deportee” arrangement after the first arrivals, warning of pressure on health, electricity, and security services. Housing Follow-Up: The Housing Ministry began engagement with Riverview residents, documenting families and structures to guide relocation or regularisation and social interventions. Youth Crime Prevention: CARICOM launched a Youth Advisory Committee on Prevention of Crime and Violence to put young people (18–29) at the centre of regional safety planning. Community Business Clinics: The Community Business Clinic programme wrapped up in Pakuri, expanding access to business registration, taxes, standards, financing guidance, and tourism opportunities. Road Safety Tragedy: A three-vehicle crash in Mahaicony left one man dead and two others hospitalised. Sports (Local Interest): Amazon Warriors suffered their first CPL loss as Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won by 65 runs; Guyana also announced CPL squad changes ahead of playoffs.
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