AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSKN–Guyana Partnership for Health & Education: After DDSKN’s groundbreaking, Prime Minister Drew says new MOUs will expand regional collaboration, including health care and education links with Guyana. Medicinal Cannabis Oversight: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority has rolled out a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system to monitor cultivation through retail, while registration opens for a Traditional Cultivator Programme (Aug 12–14). Breastfeeding Support: The Ministry of Health is running a Breast Pump & Breastfeeding Accessories Drive through Sept 30, with drop-offs at health facilities and hospitals. NCD Screening at CPL: Republic Bank CPL will offer free fan health checks at all eight host venues, including blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing. Public Safety Recall: The Bureau of Standards warns residents to stop using and selling recalled squishy dumpling toys due to choking and chemical burn risks. Obesity as a Medical Condition: Health officials cite WHO data showing adult obesity at 45.6% and stress it should be treated as a diagnosis, not a joke. Nevis Dialysis Facility: Nevis is advancing Alexandra Hospital’s first dedicated dialysis unit, targeting completion in Q3 with five stations for up to 20 patients. EU Golden Passport Deadline: The EU warns five Caribbean states, including St. Kitts and Nevis, to phase out citizenship-by-investment by June 1, 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access.
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