AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClinic upgrades: The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency signed a $463,087.20 contract for renovations to the Major Peebles Wing Clinics’ lobby at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, part of a broader push to strengthen health services infrastructure across the territory. Community health support: Baker & Partners, International Motors and Riteway will launch a monthly blood donation programme on May 29 to help keep the hospital blood bank supplied, starting as a six-month pilot. Dental care basics: A Sea Cows Bay dentist shared a quick guide to tell tooth sensitivity from cavities—spotting patterns like sharp, brief pain versus lingering discomfort. Flood preparedness: CDEMA warned Caribbean territories to prepare for severe flash flood risks despite a predicted below-average hurricane season, citing intense rainfall and worsening localized hazards. Food security focus: A local commentary argues independence starts with food security and healthy eating, warning that reliance on imports can quickly become a health crisis. Seniors staying active: Carrot Bay Seniors won Family Feud: Seniors’ Edition, with the Minister for Health and Social Development highlighting the role of healthy, active ageing. Youth nutrition help (USVI included): Summer EBT/SUN Bucks is set to roll out in June, with the U.S. Virgin Islands among the participating territories to support eligible children during school breaks. Online child safety: USVI-relevant policy debate continues as attorneys general urge Congress to reject the KIDS Act, saying it would weaken states’ ability to protect children online.
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