AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNCD Screening Push: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is rolling out free health screenings at all eight host venues, with fans able to get blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing—aimed at early detection of hypertension, diabetes and cancers. Heat & Water Warnings: Guyana Hydromet says El Niño is strengthening and could bring up to 80 hot-spell days from August to October 2026, with fewer wet days and reduced water availability—especially affecting Regions 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10. Nursing Leadership Spotlight: At the 53rd Regional Nursing Body meeting in Georgetown, nurses and midwives were praised for resilience and leadership amid workforce shortages, chronic disease and disaster pressures. MV Barima Response Ends: The government says search and recovery for the MV Barima tragedy has ended, while the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre remains operational and the Ministry of Health continues efforts to identify five victims. Community Development Plan: President Ali launched “model communities” consultations in Region Three, including major drainage, road and safety upgrades for pilot areas like La Parfaite Harmonie and Zeelugt.
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