AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCyclospora Watch: Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville says The Bahamas is on high alert after a US cyclospora outbreak, noting no local cases yet but warning that imported produce could raise risk and that symptoms may take up to two weeks to appear. Forensic DNA Support: The government will cover DNA testing costs for victims of the July 10 Andros plane crash after remains were sent to a US lab for identification, with officials saying local testing capacity could be available before year-end. Workplace Safety Push: The Department of Labour halted unsafe work at four construction sites in western New Providence for serious Health and Safety at Work Act breaches, including missing PPE, unsafe height work, and lack of basic emergency supplies. Reef Health Alarm: The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund is raising the alarm on Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, saying most susceptible stony corals in The Bahamas have already been impacted and calling for coordinated monitoring and response. Midwives & Diabetes Care: PAHO/WHO backed midwives at the International Day of the Midwife symposium and supported the Bahamas Diabetes Association’s Kids with Diabetes Summer Camp with education and activity materials. Community Nutrition: Carnival Corporation expanded its surplus meal donation programme to The Bahamas, redirecting prepared meals to local children’s and community organisations.
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