AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPreventive Detention Update: Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander revoked the Preventive Detention Orders against Dominic and Genevieve Hadeed, saying their continued detention was no longer proportionate while the criminal investigation remains active. Public Health & Safety: CARPHA opened an Antimicrobial Resistance Regional Reference Laboratory in Jamaica to strengthen Caribbean surveillance and specialist testing, targeting the growing threat of drug-resistant infections. Patient Education: Trinidad vascular surgeon Dr. Denaesh Ariyanayagam urged people to ask questions, learn about their conditions, and prioritise preventive care to catch chronic disease earlier. Regional Health Care Access: Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre CEO Dr. Chris Fosker shared models for delivering specialist oncology care in a generalist setting at a regional conference in Trinidad. Sea Tragedy: After the ST VINCENT VII rescue, captain Anthony Murray died hours later; the remaining crew received medical treatment in St Vincent. Wellness-Adjacent Policy: The US announced new forced-labour tariffs affecting Trinidad and Tobago among others, a reminder that global trade decisions can ripple into health and livelihoods.
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