AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoEbola Watch: CARPHA has kicked regional monitoring into gear after WHO flagged the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency, with Antigua, the Cayman Islands and St. Lucia publicly strengthening screening and surveillance at borders. US-Backed Forensics: The US announced over US$8M for Caribbean forensic labs, including better synthetic drug detection and training, at a Saint Lucia summit that also launched a regional forensic working group. St. Lucia Crime Shock: The killing of Joy St Omer has reignited a push to reinstate and actively enforce the death penalty, while the government says social services are being deployed to support her family. Local Sports: City Blasters finished an undefeated Saint Lucia Premier League T20 season, beating Choiseul by 73 runs in the May 23 final. Culture & Youth: Piton Malta signed on as title sponsor for Lucian Junior Carnival 2026, backing the next generation of creators. Regional Ties: India’s foreign minister met leaders across Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, signing eight MoUs and delivering laptops and health-related support.
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