AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Health & Preparedness: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states to safely transport infectious substances and diagnostic specimens, boosting regional lab and pandemic response capacity through an IATA train-the-trainer workshop. Local Health Infrastructure: The Recovery and Development Agency signed a $463,087 contract for renovations at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital’s Major Peebles Wing clinics lobby, including new access and elevator work to improve outpatient flow. Cancer Support: St. Croix Relay for Life marked its 25th anniversary with survivors and teams raising over $200,000 toward a $300,000 goal, spotlighting hope and recovery for people facing cancer. Health Access & Costs: The Social Security Board announced a Penalty Amnesty Programme starting July 1, 2026, letting eligible contributors settle Social Security and NHI arrears with waived surcharges to protect uninterrupted benefits and healthcare. Community & Wellness: The 2026 AARP Community Challenge is set to fund quick, practical improvements for residents 50+ across the U.S. Virgin Islands and beyond, with winners announced June 24. BVI Governance & Services: PLM leader Mark H. Vanterpool criticized the State of the Territory Address, questioning whether roads, schools, and healthcare have improved after eight years and a $550M budget. Digital Health: Adroit Infosystems highlighted real-world EHR and clinic workflow digitization at a Caribbean family medicine symposium in Trinidad & Tobago.
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