AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoCancer Care Funding Call: After 14-year-old Trashaun Atwell died following a two-year battle with acute myeloid leukaemia and was awaiting a bone marrow transplant, the DLP is urging a national catastrophic illness fund for children and young people to reduce reliance on public fundraising. Breastfeeding Support Push: QEH breastfeeding advocate Shermena Kirton says more young mothers are hesitant to breastfeed due to lifestyle choices and work pressures, calling for tailored education; separate calls are also growing for a comprehensive national breastfeeding policy and workplace support. Back-to-School Health & Mental Wellbeing: Church of God in Christ outreach delivered health screenings and vaccinations to 289 children, while a “Every child should have a backpack” initiative aims to ease back-to-school stress and support mental health. Funeral Home Health Concerns: A multi-ministry crackdown has temporarily shut Two Sons Funeral Home for six weeks as authorities move to remove 17 unclaimed bodies amid complaints about embalming chemical smells affecting residents. Local Health System Update: U.S. Embassy officials visited Joseph N. France General Hospital in St. Kitts and Nevis, praising improvements and services for visitors. Community Wellness via Sport: BHTA’s Adopt-A-School Futsal Tournament seeks at least $50,000 for school needs, including food and nutrition and wellness-related upgrades. Sea Safety & Preparedness: NOAA’s updated outlook cuts the expected storm count but warns the Caribbean’s peak risk period is starting now, urging travellers to plan for risk, not just headlines. Fishing Freshness Worry: Barbados fishermen fear limited ice-making capacity could disrupt freshness and costs as the new season approaches. Tourism Offer (Wellness Angle): Sea Breeze Beach House and O2 Beach Club & Spa launched September–October offers waiving single supplements, with spa credits and family support for single parents and solo travellers.
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