AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth Research in Montserrat: The Ministry of Health and Social Services’ Annual Research Day 2026 shared local and visiting studies on chronic disease, mental health, prostate cancer and antimicrobial resistance, with hypertension, diabetes and depression highlighted as major pressures on services; a pilot self-management programme for people living with both hypertension and type 2 diabetes showed encouraging gains in knowledge and confidence. Football Development: The Montserrat Football Association named Dr Gabriel Calderón Pellegrino as technical consultant and head coach for the Senior Men’s National Team, tasking him with building a long-term strategy from grassroots to senior level. Animal Health Funding: SHIC and FFAR backed six swine disease projects totalling $719,415 to strengthen monitoring and detection, including improved African swine fever virus testing and new diagnostic sample approaches. Regional Tech & Policy: CARICOM tax leaders meet in Guyana (27–31 July) for COTA’s 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference on “Smart, Data-Driven and AI-Enabled” tax administration, with a livestreamed opening ceremony. Island Community Planning: The Virtual Island Summit returns September 15–17, 2026, focusing on adapting to change, transforming systems and mobilising action for island communities.
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