AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDisaster Preparedness: UWI’s Seismic Research Centre urged calm but readiness after major Venezuela earthquakes, noting the Caribbean Plate was disrupted by released energy and that there’s no clear link to a single fault system, though stress changes can affect the wider region. Public Service Delivery: Saint Lucia marked Public Service Week 2026 with a push for innovation and a people-centered culture of efficiency, accountability, and professionalism across government operations. Critical Materials Spotlight: A new public exhibition highlights 34 “critical” raw materials vital to clean energy, digital infrastructure, and defence, stressing the need for smarter mining, recycling, and product design as demand rises fast. Emergency Health Access: Former Premier Donaldson Romeo called for urgent restoration of Montserrat’s night-time medical evacuation service, saying key regulatory and operational gaps still block returns after flights stopped in 2019. Regional STEM Pipeline: The ECCB announced its 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, free for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Montserrat) to build AI and tech skills alongside design thinking and leadership. Health Policy Updates: WHO’s World Health Assembly recognized multiple disease-elimination wins and extended negotiations on the Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex, with Montserrat listed among countries achieving mother-to-child transmission elimination.
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