AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClinic Upgrades in Road Town: Demolition has started for the Major Peebles Wing Clinics’ lobby renovation at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital, with work approved Monday–Friday from 3:00 PM–10:00 PM (Sundays 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; no Saturdays). The $463,087.20 contract was awarded to Supreme Construction Engineering Management Services, aiming to improve accessibility, patient experience, and operations across the Road Town and Outpatient Clinic lobbies. Regional Wellness Push: Caribbean Wellness Day messaging is urging people to “start small” with 10–20 minutes of daily mind-body wellness, plus practical movement tips like reducing long sitting and adding short walks or stair use. Prison Security Boost: A mobile CCTV unit is now deployed near HM Prison Balsam Ghut to deter contraband and unlawful activity, strengthening collaboration between the RVIPF and the Prison Service. Health Policy Capacity: PAHO and UWI marked graduation of the third cohort of a Health Policy and Health Systems programme, training 11 professionals across eight Caribbean territories, including the British Virgin Islands. Violence and Community Safety: On St Croix, a man faces a first-degree murder charge after police say he repeatedly stabbed his brother, who later died at Juan F. Luis Hospital. Public Health Debate: A BVI candidate is calling for a shift from “food baskets” to a card-based social assistance approach for more direct support to residents.
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