AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkforce & EMS Training: UVI’s Medical Simulation Center was added to the U.S. Virgin Islands Eligible Training Provider List, unlocking WIOA funding for EMT training; the center also marked Cohort 2’s completion with 10 residents finishing the program and moving toward NREMT certification. Health Infrastructure Priorities: VI Health Minister Vincent O. Wheatley says the upcoming State of the Territory Address should focus on healthcare infrastructure progress and what the government will do about derelict properties affecting community wellbeing. Power & Care Disruption: WAPA CEO Karl Knight blamed widespread St. Thomas/St. John outages on a failure at the Randolph Harley Power Plant, with knock-on effects including delayed government operations and rescheduling of a health committee hearing. Emergency Response & Safety: A vessel fire off St. Thomas ended with the sole occupant rescued in stable condition; separately, a pedal cyclist in Tortola suffered head injuries and a broken leg after a multi-vehicle crash. Public Health Tech: Google’s “Debug” mosquito program seeks federal approval to release up to 32 million “good” mosquitoes in Florida to cut dengue, Zika and other disease spread. Community Health Support: Vanterpool’s Pharmacy’s 55th anniversary raffle raised $1,000 cheques for local health causes, including the BVI Diabetic Association and BVI Cancer Society.
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