AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSuicide Prevention Focus: PANCAP marked World Suicide Prevention Day by urging stronger mental health action across the Caribbean, citing high suicide mortality rates in Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago and calling for support beyond the health sector. Local Mental Health Urgency: Trinidad and Tobago reported two recent suicide deaths—one a 15-year-old student and another a 21-year-old UWI law student—prompting renewed calls for counselling access and awareness. Youth Wellness Push: Caribbean Wellness Day 2026 spotlighted “Engage, Empower and Elevate Youth,” stressing that young people need practical, affordable, safe environments to make healthier choices. Tobago Nutrition & Skills: Tobago’s cocoa boost continues with a new chocolate lab at Mt St George School and Trinitario, giving students training to add value to local beans while promoting healthier options. Medical Ethics Online: The Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago is reviewing guidelines on doctors’ social media advertising, including concerns about false claims and undisclosed financial incentives. Environment & Health: A Tobago coastal debris study found most marine litter is plastic, with Atlantic waves driving much of what washes ashore.
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