AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealthcare Exchange: Two nurses from Glendon Hospital (Montserrat) finished a four-week NHS clinical observership in England, working across leadership, theatre services, maternity care, infection control, and digital healthcare—calling the experience “transformative” and hoping the partnership lasts. Fuel & Cost of Living: Montserrat cut petroleum prices effective July 11, 2026—diesel wholesale/retail down to EC$16.30/EC$17.70 and premium gasoline to EC$19.47/EC$20.87—while noting regular gasoline remains unavailable. Regional Aviation Pressure: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing repeated delays and cancellations that strand travellers across the islands, including long waits when connecting to St Lucia. Circular Economy & Recycling: Mexico’s Recycling Leaders Forum 2026 highlighted the new General Law of Circular Economy and bottle-to-bottle PETSTAR traceability, with major investment and inclusion of recyclers. Life Sciences Supply: DNA Script expanded access in India via a distributor deal with Imperial Life Sciences for on-demand enzymatic DNA synthesis through its SYNTAX platform. Logistics Infrastructure Idea: A concept note proposes building an air cargo distribution hub at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport to speed OECS-wide freight. CARICOM Expansion: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, boosting regional integration while keeping the 15 full member states unchanged.
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