AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEMTCT Health Push: CARICOM and PAHO met in Georgetown to help scale up mother-to-child transmission prevention and treatment for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, focusing on better detection and monitoring of HIV-positive pregnant women and exposed infants, plus stronger lab and surveillance systems to reach and sustain WHO validation. Public Health Logistics: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states, including Turks and Caicos, on safe transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens through an IATA train-the-trainer workshop, aiming to strengthen regional lab response and faster, more coordinated public health action. Community Safety: Police in Five Cays launched a Serious Crime Unit investigation after a fatal shooting on June 12; a doctor pronounced the man dead and authorities are asking witnesses to come forward via 911, police, or Crime Stoppers. Housing Access: The House of Assembly approved the Mortgage Corporation Bill 2026 to expand mortgage financing and homeownership opportunities, targeting first-time buyers and groups facing gaps in commercial bank lending. Travel & Wellness Access: Porter Airlines announced new nonstop flights from Toronto and Ottawa to Providenciales, with free WiFi and onboard perks—an easier route for Canadian visitors to the islands.
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