AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCancer Care in the Caribbean: Bahamas Consul General Dr Elaine Monica Davis says the region needs cancer care that’s excellent, equitable, compassionate and connected, calling for urgent collaboration to close service gaps. Cancer Numbers & Prevention: WHO warns global cancer cases could surge by 2050; in The Bahamas, authorities cite about 1,116 new cases in 2024 and stress earlier screening and healthier lifestyles. Workplace Safety Push: The Department of Labour halted unsafe work at four New Providence construction sites after inspectors found imminent dangers like unsecured scaffolding and missing fall protection, with follow-up checks planned. Health & Safety Law Debate: Contractors’ Association president Leonard Sands questions whether the Health and Safety at Work Act is “robust” enough and enforceable enough to define safe practice. Cycloporiasis Update: Bahamas reports no cases of cyclosporiasis, with local hospitals saying they’ve not seen related increases and surveillance continuing. Cannabis Authority Clarity: Pharmacists seek progress updates on the medical cannabis rollout, saying the regulator still lacks a visible public presence. Cruise Food Relief: Carnival expanded its surplus meal donation programme in The Bahamas, redirecting 318+ pounds of prepared meals to local organisations in Grand Bahama. Disaster Readiness & Trust: Bahamas Red Cross is restructuring to decentralise hurricane response across more than 16 islands, while an op-ed highlights how public trust shapes shelter and evacuation effectiveness. Dog Attack Aftermath: A Nassau man remains in constant pain after a dog attack that led to neck surgery and hospital treatment.
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