AGP Executive Report

Parliament & Oversight: Parliament Chair Sarah A. Wescot-Williams says adopted laws have “stranded” at Government and pushes for stronger, independent parliamentary research and scrutiny—starting with Parliament setting its own agenda and holding ministers accountable. Responsible AI Governance: Parliament ratified a regional responsible AI outcome statement from an Anguilla-hosted workshop, urging ethical AI use, data privacy, and information integrity so St Maarten isn’t left behind. Men’s Health Screening: St Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign offers free PSA blood tests for men 40+ on Sept 5, 12, and 19 at NAPA Auto Parts locations, with vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured participants. Seniors & Care Support: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp expanded from 11 to 60 participants, including island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a visit to the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation. Regional Health Procurement Milestone: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marks its 40th anniversary with staff consultation remarks, highlighting how pooled purchasing supports access to medicines.

Prostate Health Access: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign is offering free PSA blood screenings for men ages 40+ on Sept 5, 12, and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured participants through SZV or private insurance. Community Care for Seniors: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 seniors, with island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, visits to the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation, and a closing dinner and dance. Regional Health Procurement Milestone: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary, highlighting how pooled procurement has been sustained since 1986 despite major regional shocks. Cultural Healing & Resilience: “Ancestral Echoes” commemorated the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of enslaved Africans on Liamigua, featuring libations, drumming, spiritual healing, and calls for enduring justice.

Prostate Health Access: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign is offering free PSA blood screenings for men ages 40+ on Sept 5, 12 and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts locations, with vouchers also available for uninsured men and insured costs covered through social/health insurance or participating providers. Community Wellness Programming: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp in Philipsburg grew from 11 to 60 seniors, with island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a visit to the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation, ending with a garden party and dinner dance. Regional Health Procurement Milestone: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary, highlighting how pooled procurement has been sustained since 1986—an important reminder for reliable access to medicines across small states. Cultural Heritage & Healing: “Ancestral Echoes” commemorations tied to the 400th anniversary of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of enslaved Africans included libations, drumming, and spiritual healing—community resilience with a wellness lens.

Prostate Health Access: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign kicks off September with free PSA blood screenings for men 40+ on Sept 5, 12 and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with vouchers also available for uninsured men and insured costs covered through local insurance partners. Community Care & Aging Support: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp in Philipsburg grew from 11 to 60 seniors, offering island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and visits to the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation, with a US$100 fee and sponsor support. Regional Health Procurement Milestone: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marks its 40th anniversary, highlighting how pooled procurement has been sustained through major regional shocks. Cultural Healing & Public Health Context: “Ancestral Echoes” commemorations tied to the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of enslaved Africans included libations, drumming, and spiritual healing—an important reminder of how community wellbeing and history often move together. Governance Watch: A St. Kitts–Anguilla–related debate raises concerns about practical sovereignty in large development deals, including taxation, enforcement, and public asset protection.

Prostate Health Access: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign is offering free PSA blood screenings for men 40+ on Sept 5, 12 and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with vouchers also available for uninsured men and insured men covered through SZV or participating insurance. Community Care & Wellness: Recovery Homecare Assistance’s second annual summer camp in Philipsburg grew from 11 to 60 seniors, with island tours, an Anguilla day trip, grooming services, and a visit to the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation—plus daily breakfast and a closing dinner and dance. Regional Health Procurement: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary with staff consultation remarks highlighting how pooled procurement has been sustained for small states. Cultural Healing & Health Equity Context: A 400th anniversary commemoration of the Kalinago Massacre and the arrival of enslaved Africans on Liamigua included libations, drumming, and spiritual healing—an important reminder of the links between community wellbeing and historical justice. Governance & Public Health Risk: A St. Kitts-focused debate over the Christophe Harbour deal raises concerns about practical sovereignty—taxing, regulation, enforcement, and protecting public assets—issues that can affect long-term health and service stability.

Community Care: Recovery Home care Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 participants last year to 60 this year, with a full week of island tours, an Anguilla day trip, arts and crafts, makeover services (facials/makeup for women and barber services for men), and a visit to the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation, ending with a garden party and dinner/dance; the camp cost US $100 and organizers credited sponsors on St. Maarten and Anguilla. Men’s Health Screening: In St. Maarten, the “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign (8th annual) is offering free PSA blood screenings for men ages 40+ on Sept. 5, 12, and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with 100 vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured men through SZV or participating private insurance; participants must bring valid ID. Regional Health Procurement Milestone: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary with staff consultation remarks highlighting the value of pooled procurement for small states. Policy & Health System Risk Watch: A St. Kitts–Nevis–Anguilla sovereignty-focused debate over the Christophe Harbour deal raises concerns about whether the state can effectively tax, regulate, enforce, and protect public assets under far-reaching development concessions and reported bank debt.

Community Care & Aging: Recovery Home care Assistance’s second annual summer camp in St. Maarten grew from 11 to 60 participants, with a week of island tours, an Anguilla day trip, arts and crafts, makeover services, and a visit to the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation, ending with a garden party and dinner/dance (US$100 fee). Regional Health Procurement Milestone: OECS marked 40 years of the Pharmaceutical Procurement Service, with opening remarks highlighting how pooled procurement has helped small states sustain access to medicines through major regional shocks. Men’s Health Screening Drive: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign (8th annual) offers free PSA blood screenings for men 40+ on Sept 5, 12, and 19 at NAPA Auto Parts locations, plus voucher support for uninsured men and coverage pathways for insured participants. Health Policy Watch (Regional): A St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank and Christophe Harbour debate raises concerns about practical state control—taxing, regulation, enforcement, and recovery of public money—amid major development concessions and reported debt.

Prostate Health Access (Regional): St. Maarten launched its 8th annual “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign, offering free PSA blood screenings for men ages 40+ on Sept. 5, 12, and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with 100 free vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured men through SZV or participating private insurers. Community Prevention (Regional): Organizers say the September push pairs screening with education and community engagement, supported by St. Maarten Laboratory Services and partners including the Ministry of Public Health and Collective Prevention Services. Governance & Health Risk (Regional): A separate St. Kitts-focused piece raises concerns about “practical sovereignty” tied to the Christophe Harbour development, questioning concessions and public debt arrangements—an issue that can affect how governments protect national assets and enforce regulations that ultimately shape local health and safety outcomes.

Prostate Health Push (St. Maarten): September brings free prostate cancer screening access for men 40+ in St. Maarten, with “Man UP, Check UP” PSA blood tests offered on Sept 5, 12, and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, plus 100 free vouchers for uninsured men via first-come, first-served distribution; insured men can have costs covered through SZV or participating private insurance. Community Prevention Partnerships: The campaign is led by The Positive Foundation and Elektralyets Foundation with St. Maarten Laboratory Services (SLS) and partners including NAPA Auto Parts, St. Maarten Medical Center, the Lions Club, and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor’s Collective Prevention Services—aiming to boost early detection through screening, education, and outreach. Regional Governance Watch (St. Kitts/Anguilla): A separate report revisits the Christophe Harbour controversy as a “practical sovereignty” issue, questioning whether development concessions and reported public debt (including figures discussed around US$16m and US$6m) limit the state’s ability to tax, regulate, enforce, and protect national assets. Travel Trends (Not Health-Focused): Coverage on luxury travel trends for 2027 (including “fall is the new summer”) is circulating, but it’s not directly tied to Anguilla health services this week.

Prostate Health Access: St. Maarten is rolling out free prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood screenings for men ages 40+ on September 5, 12, and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured participants through Social and Health Insurances SZV or private plans. Community Prevention Push: The “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2026 campaign (eighth annual) is launching with education and men’s health events across September, led by The Positive Foundation and Elektralyets Foundation in partnership with local labs, medical services, Lions Club, and the Ministry of Public Health. Regional Governance Watch: A separate St. Kitts and Anguilla-linked report raises concerns about Christophe Harbour’s long-term concessions and bank debt, framing it as a practical sovereignty issue—relevant to how public money and health-adjacent services can be affected by major development deals. Wellness-Adjacent Lifestyle: Luxury travel trends for 2027 highlight “longevity” as a growing theme, reflecting continued public interest in health-focused living even as the stories are travel-led.

Men’s Health Screening (St. Maarten): The “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign (8th annual) is set to offer free PSA blood screenings for men ages 40+ on Sept 5, 12 and 19, with tests at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg from 9:00am–1:00pm; vouchers cover uninsured men on a first-come basis, while insured men have costs covered through SZV or participating private insurance. Community Health Campaign (St. Maarten): Organizers behind the month-long push—The Positive Foundation and Elektralyets Foundation—say the program includes education and outreach across September, partnering with SLS, NAPA Auto Parts, St. Maarten Medical Center, Lions Club, and the Ministry of Public Health and CPS. Anguilla Tourism & Wellness Travel (Caribbean): The Anguilla Tourist Board used Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas to strengthen ties with luxury advisors, highlighting Virtuoso data that ranks Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel and No. 3 worldwide. Regional Governance & Health Impacts (St. Kitts/Nevis/Anguilla): A sovereignty-focused debate over the Christophe Harbour development agreement centers on whether the state can effectively tax, regulate, enforce and recover public money—raising concerns that could affect public assets and services.

Men’s Health Screening (Regional): St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign launches with free PSA blood screenings for men ages 40+ on Sept 5, 12, and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with 100 free vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured men through SZV or participating private insurers. Women’s Health & Career Path (Diaspora): OB/GYN Dr. Rachel Webster at Maimonides Health is helping open a new Adult and Pediatric Care Center in Brooklyn, expanding coordinated adult primary care, pediatric care, nutrition counseling, and women’s health services across the life stages—highlighting her Anguilla family roots and community-focused medical work. Local Tourism Momentum (Anguilla): The Anguilla Tourist Board used Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas to strengthen ties with luxury travel advisors, citing Virtuoso data that ranks Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel and No. 3 worldwide. Governance & Health Impacts (Regional): A St. Kitts–Nevis–Anguilla National Bank debt and sovereignty-focused debate around the Christophe Harbour development agreement raises questions about public money, regulatory power, and national asset protection—issues that can ripple into broader public services and community wellbeing.

Men’s Health Screening Drive: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign is offering free PSA blood tests for men ages 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with 100 vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured men via SZV or participating private insurers. Regional Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO has named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, with her remit explicitly including Anguilla and neighboring territories to support stronger, more equitable health systems. Anguilla Tourism & Wellness Travel Demand: Anguilla’s Tourist Board says Virtuoso Travel Week helped build luxury trade ties after Virtuoso data ranked Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel and No. 3 worldwide. Healthcare Career Spotlight: An OB/GYN at Maimonides Health, Dr. Rachel Webster, highlights how her Anguilla family roots and community health work shaped her push to expand adult and pediatric care and women’s health services in Brooklyn. Policy Watch: A St. Kitts–Nevis–Anguilla development dispute over Christophe Harbour raises questions about public money, regulatory control and contractual concessions.

Prostate Health Access: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” campaign is offering free PSA blood screenings for men ages 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with vouchers also available for uninsured men and coverage for insured men through SZV or participating private insurers. Regional Public Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO has named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation across the OECS and also including Anguilla, BVI and Montserrat to help strengthen resilient, equitable health systems. Anguilla Tourism & Wellness Link: New PAHO/WHO leadership comes as Anguilla’s Tourist Board highlights luxury travel momentum, citing Virtuoso data ranking Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel—an indirect boost for health-and-wellness visitors seeking quieter, high-value stays. Healthcare Careers & Community Roots: An OB/GYN at Maimonides Health, Dr. Rachel Webster, is helping launch an Adult and Pediatric Care Center in Brooklyn, shaped by her family’s Anguilla ties and a focus on service in underserved communities. Policy Watch (Health-Adjacent): Canada’s planned retaliatory tariffs on 700+ U.S. products (starting Sept. 8) could affect sectors tied to medical supplies and healthcare costs, as trade tensions escalate.

Men’s Health: St. Maarten’s Positive Foundation and Elektralyets Foundation are launching the 8th annual “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign, offering free PSA blood screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19 (9am–1pm) at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with 100 free vouchers for uninsured men and coverage for insured men via SZV or participating private insurance. Regional Public Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO has named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its new Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing support for health ministries across the ECC including Anguilla, with a focus on stronger, more equitable health systems. Health & Community Spotlight: An OB/GYN at Maimonides Health, Dr. Rachel Webster, discussed her career path and Caribbean roots, including her father’s Anguilla practice and community health work. Governance & Health Risk Watch: A St. Kitts–Nevis–Anguilla National Bank debt and concessions debate around Christophe Harbour raises concerns about whether public money and national assets can be properly protected under complex development terms.

Prostate Health Access: St. Maarten’s “Man UP, Check UP” Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign (8th annual) is offering free PSA blood screenings for men 40+ on Sept. 5, 12 and 19, 9am–1pm at NAPA Auto Parts locations in Cole Bay and Philipsburg, with no out-of-pocket cost for eligible men and 100 free vouchers for uninsured men on a first-come basis. Regional Public Health Leadership: PAHO/WHO has named Dr. Eva Jané Llopis as its new Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, covering Anguilla and other ECC territories, with a focus on strengthening resilient, equitable, people-centered health systems. Local Health Story With Anguilla Roots: An OB/GYN at Maimonides Health, Dr. Rachel Webster, discussed her path in medicine and how her father’s Anguilla practice included community health fairs and subspecialty care. Governance & Health System Risk Watch: A St. Kitts–Nevis–Anguilla National Bank and Christophe Harbour debate raises questions about public money, concessions, and the practical ability of the state to regulate and protect national assets. Tourism With Health Implications: Anguilla’s Tourist Board says Virtuoso Travel Week data ranked Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean for festive travel, a signal that could affect visitor health planning and demand for local services.