AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMontserrat in the spotlight: Montserratian dentist Dr Coretta Fergus has been recognised as Regent for the English-Speaking Caribbean for the International College of Dentists, leading a historic convocation in Jamaica that inducted 22 new Fellows across the region. Health & care: A new UK study says breast cancer referral rules used by GPs miss up to 95% of women under 50 who will develop the disease within a decade, with researchers urging a more personalised risk approach beyond family history. Local health systems: Montserrat has introduced a standardised, traffic-light diabetic foot risk tool island-wide after a review found 15 diabetes-related amputations over five years, aiming to prevent cases through earlier identification and consistent escalation. Regional cooperation: Montserrat’s government has advanced emergency medical evacuation talks with Martinique, including access to specialist services at CHUM for time-critical cases. Culture & community: Hopeful Hearts Foundation has been named Antigua and Barbuda’s National Leader for Good Deeds Day, coordinating the country’s participation in the global kindness and volunteerism movement. Arts & travel reading: August book picks spotlight novels and nonfiction focused on identity, memory, and place, while a travel roundup notes Pakistan’s passport access is shifting as more countries add e-visa options.
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