AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrimary Health Care Push: The Bahamas has joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, led by PAHO, the IDB and the World Bank, and set up a Consultative Mechanism under the Ministry of Health and Wellness to align primary care investments with the National Health Strategy. Back-to-School Eye Health: Nassau optometrist Dr. Richard Knowles urges parents to get children “vision-ready” with comprehensive eye exams before school, noting kids may not realize their vision is off. Mental Health Support for Teens: After two suicide attempts in Grand Bahama and Nicholls Town, leaders including Bishop Dr. Woodley Thompson and the Bahamas Crisis Centre are calling for training and support, stressing suicide ideation should not be criminalized. Power Outage Fallout: The Bahamas Public Services Union leadership transition comes amid ongoing electricity disruptions affecting courts and hospitals, while education reopening raises concerns about school-hour reliability. Student Achievement (Health Science): Erin H. Gilmour School for the Blind and Visually Impaired reports strong 2026 BJC results, including Mathematics and Health Science passes.
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