AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHospital Delivery & Accountability: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched a Grievance Redress Mechanism for the New National Hospital Project, letting residents, workers, businesses, contractors and others submit complaints, concerns, suggestions and compliments via QR-linked online form, phone/WhatsApp (+1 664 393-5207), a Community Liaison Officer (Marguerite Joseph), or a drop box at Glendon Hospital; anonymous submissions are allowed and retaliation is barred. Health Systems & Prevention: A standardised diabetic foot risk assessment tool is now in use island-wide after a review found 15 diabetes-related amputations from 2020–2025; the traffic-light system guides monitoring, treatment and escalation, launched April 24 with staff training and patient education. Health Research & Workforce: Montserrat’s Annual Research Day highlighted ongoing pressure from hypertension, diabetes, depression and prostate-related conditions, plus a pilot self-management programme for people living with hypertension and type 2 diabetes that improved knowledge and confidence. National Planning: Government consultations are underway to draft a new Sustainable Development Strategy and National Development Plan for 2026–2050, including a 25-year vision and five-year implementation horizons, with input from residents and the diaspora. Regional Finance: ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship rotates to Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre, with a focus on supporting renewable energy implementation across member states, including Montserrat. Education & Skills: CETYS University reports 94 graduates outperforming Mexico’s national CENEVAL benchmarks on EGEL, with strong results in engineering and law—an education signal for regional talent pipelines.
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