AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSafe Haven for Girls: Team Antigua Island Girls pledged EC$350,000 toward a multipurpose safe haven for girls, including those in conflict with the law and survivors of gender-based violence, with construction expected to start over the summer. Road Safety & Alcohol Testing: An MP is pushing for breathalyzer testing at accident scenes as Parliament debates the Fatal Accidents Bill 2026, citing cases where alcohol was suspected but no test or blood sample was taken. Teen Pregnancy Focus: A reproductive health researcher says men aged 20+ account for 80% of teen pregnancies, pointing to gaps in early sex education and healthy relationship training. Abortion Law Debate: Two doctors renewed calls to remove Antigua and Barbuda’s 1861 abortion law, arguing it hasn’t prevented abortions and that safer care improved outcomes after reform. Healthcare Capacity Boost: Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre received a £25,000 Linbury Trust grant to buy a portable ultrasound for faster bedside diagnostics. Community Health Events: OECS invites residents to a June 18 fun walk starting at 5 p.m. at the Ministry of Health HQ, part of regional wellness and unity efforts. Medical Community Mourns: Tributes continue after senior surgeon Dr. Subbiah Radhakrishnan (Dr Krishnan) was found unresponsive outside his Belmont home; police investigations are ongoing.
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