AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVolcanic Watch: Mount Pelée in Martinique is showing renewed unrest, with the Martinique Volcanological and Seismological Observatory reporting 124 volcanic earthquakes in the week ending July 31 and 331 in July overall; the alert level remains YELLOW, and scientists say the chance of an eruption in the short term is low, though an evolution over weeks to months can’t be ruled out. Health Links: Montserrat is advancing talks with Martinique to set up emergency medical evacuation and faster access to specialist care, including major stroke, heart attack, trauma and critical paediatric services at CHUM. Air Connectivity: Air France is expanding its Caribbean network with a new Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route from Dec. 11, timed to connect travelers from Fort-de-France (Martinique) and French Guiana. Medical Travel Support: The Calvin Ayre Foundation and Antigua’s Medical Benefits Scheme helped Ulysis James travel to Martinique for urgent cardiac treatment at CHU de Martinique. Regional Capacity Building: PAHO/WHO and CARPHA ran a molecular diagnostics workshop in Barbados, training lab professionals from across the Eastern Caribbean, including Martinique, to better detect emerging infectious diseases. Culture & Writing: Antiguan author Joanne Hillhouse, longlisted for the 2026 Elizabeth Nunez Award Caribbean-American Writer’s Prize, is among a cohort that includes writers from Martinique; the shortlist is expected soon.
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