AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHospital Safety Watch: Sangre Grande Hospital staff are dealing with a confirmed chickenpox outbreak, with TTNNA nursing chief Idi Stuart saying there’s no confirmed TB or meningitis outbreak so far, but warning how easily chickenpox spreads in healthcare settings. Violence & Public Health: A 26-year-old father of two, Micah Joseph, was fatally stabbed in Fyzabad after a dispute at his ex-wife’s home; police detained the woman’s current boyfriend and are investigating. Community Safety: Police say a drive-by shooting at Sea Lots left 33-year-old Christopher Sampson dead and a 21-year-old woman injured; investigators recovered dozens of spent shell casings as inquiries continue. Youth Wellness: Caribbean youth vaping concerns are rising ahead of World No Tobacco Day, with advocates warning that flavours and “nicotine-free” labels can hide nicotine risks and normalise vaping among teens. Food Security & Health: CARDI reports a successful black-eyed peas pilot harvest in Trinidad, with strong germination and a fast turnaround, supporting local food security and school feeding potential.
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