AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth Access: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services is rolling out “Wellness in Motion,” a mobile clinic launching Aug 7 with free monthly screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar, and other checks), health education, and direct access to professionals—aimed at catching diabetes and hypertension early. Public Health Research: The Ministry will host its 4th Annual Research Day on July 29 (theme: “Evidence in Action: Advancing Health Through Research”), featuring talks on mental health services, noncommunicable diseases, vaccine hesitancy, antibiotic resistance, prostate cancer, and care for older persons. Regional Finance: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s Monetary Council met July 10, reaffirming the EC dollar as a stability anchor while pushing resilience and shared prosperity across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Energy Costs: Montserrat cut fuel prices effective July 11, lowering diesel and premium gasoline at both wholesale and retail levels to ease the cost of living. CARICOM Integration: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, expanding regional ties between French- and English-speaking Caribbean states.
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