AGP Executive Report

Health Services: The Government is seeking public input on the Health Services Authority Bill 2026, which would create a statutory body to manage designated public healthcare facilities and services, with rules for governance and accountability. Cancer Awareness: The National Cancer Society urges women to know their bodies, keep regular appointments and discuss screening with healthcare providers. Its In The Pink fundraiser has raised nearly $900,000 over 18 years, supporting cancer care in the islands. Oral Health: October’s “Brush, Floss and Smile” campaign promotes twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, daily flossing and regular dental visits to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Medical Evacuations: After six people died in an air ambulance crash near Nantucket, Premier Charles Misick noted TCI’s reliance on medical evacuation flights to reach specialised, life-saving care overseas. Active Living: Caicos Cyclery is offering discounted bike rentals for participants in the Salt Rakers mini-triathlon, set for October 31 in Grace Bay. Consumer Alert: GraceKennedy recalled two batches of Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch sold in TCI; the company says the issue is product quality, not food safety.

Cancer Care: In The Pink’s October 10 fundraiser marks 18 years of support for the National Cancer Society and aims to bring its contributions close to $1 million. The Society is also urging women to know their bodies, keep regular health appointments and discuss screening with healthcare providers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Emergency Care: The fatal air ambulance crash has renewed attention to the islands’ reliance on medical evacuation for specialist and lifesaving treatment overseas. Health Services: The Government is inviting public input on a Bill to create a statutory Health Services Authority to manage designated public services and facilities, with proposed rules for governance, accountability and finances. Prevention and Wellness: October’s Oral Health Month campaign encourages twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, daily flossing and regular dental visits. Salt Rakers Aquatic Club’s mini-triathlon is set for October 31, with discounted bike rentals offered to participants. Food Supply: TCI consumers are among those advised to avoid two specified batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch; the company says the recall is for a quality issue, not a food-safety concern.

Cancer Care: The National Cancer Society urged women to know their bodies, keep health appointments and discuss appropriate breast cancer screening with providers. In The Pink marked 18 years of fundraising, with nearly $900,000 raised for cancer support and a goal of reaching $1 million. Healthy Living: Caicos Cyclery is offering discounted bike rentals for the Salt Rakers mini-triathlon on October 31 in Grace Bay, promoting wider participation and active living. Public Health: October is Oral Health Month. The Ministry of Health advises brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, limiting sugary foods and drinks, and seeing a dentist regularly. Health Services: Government has opened public consultation on a bill to establish a Health Services Authority to manage designated public health services and facilities. Emergency Care: Premier Charles Misick highlighted the islands’ reliance on medical evacuation flights after a fatal air ambulance crash near Nantucket. Consumer Alert: A recall affects specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch sold in TCI. Check for best-before codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 or BB JUL 22 27 L6 and do not consume affected products.

Active Living: Caicos Cyclery is offering Salt Rakers mini-triathlon participants up to 50% off bike rentals ahead of the October 31 event at The Bight Park, which welcomes beginners and relay teams. Cancer Awareness: The National Cancer Society is urging women to know their bodies, keep health appointments and discuss screening with providers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Community Health: TCI Red Cross’s “Win a Kia” raffle will support first aid, disaster readiness, psychosocial support and other programmes; the draw is November 28. Public Health: October’s Oral Health Month campaign encourages brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, flossing and regular dental visits. Health Services: Government is seeking public feedback on a bill to establish a statutory Health Services Authority to oversee designated public health services and facilities. Medical Evacuations: The recent fatal air ambulance crash has underscored TCI’s reliance on medevac flights to reach specialised, life-saving care overseas. Consumer Alert: GraceKennedy advises TCI consumers not to drink Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L with best-before codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 or BB JUL 22 27 L6; return affected packs for a refund or replacement.

Cancer Awareness: The National Cancer Society is urging women to know their bodies, keep regular health appointments and discuss breast cancer screening with a provider. Its message for Breast Cancer Awareness Month stresses early detection and support for patients and families. Oral Health: October’s “Brush, Floss and Smile” campaign promotes brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, flossing and regular dental visits. Community Wellness: Caicos Cyclery is offering discounted bike rentals to participants in the Salt Rakers mini-triathlon, set for October 31 at The Bight Park. Public Health Services: Government is inviting public input on a proposed Health Services Authority Bill, which would establish a statutory body to manage designated public health services and facilities. Food Recall: Specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch sold in TCI are being recalled over a quality issue. Consumers should not drink products marked BB JUL 21 27 L6 or BB JUL 22 27 L6 and can return them for a refund or replacement. Medical Evacuations: Premier Charles Misick offered condolences after a fatal air ambulance crash, noting TCI’s reliance on medevac flights to reach specialist and life-saving care overseas.

Cancer Care: In The Pink marks 18 years with its fundraiser at The Palms today, aiming to bring its support for the National Cancer Society of the Turks and Caicos Islands to $1 million. TCI Hospital’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign says its register recorded 10 new cases in 2025 and urges year-round awareness, screening and timely care. Oral Health: October’s “Brush, Floss and Smile” campaign encourages brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, limiting sugary foods and drinks, and regular dental visits. Public Health: Residents with Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L bearing codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 or BB JUL 22 27 L6 should not drink it; return it for a refund or replacement. The recall includes TCI and is described as a quality issue, not a food-safety concern. Health Services: Government is seeking public feedback on a bill to establish a statutory Health Services Authority to manage designated public health services and facilities. Medical Evacuations: Premier Charles Misick offered condolences after a medevac crash killed six people, noting TCI’s reliance on medical flights to connect islanders with specialised care overseas.

Oral Health: October’s “Brush, Floss and Smile” campaign encourages brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, limiting sugary drinks and getting regular dental check-ups. Cancer Care: In The Pink holds its fundraiser at The Palms today, aiming to bring its support for the National Cancer Society close to $1 million after raising nearly $900,000 over 18 years. TCI Hospital’s cancer register recorded 10 new breast cancer cases in 2025 and 18 in 2024, underlining the need for year-round awareness and timely care. Health Services: The Government is inviting public feedback on a bill to establish a Health Services Authority to manage designated public facilities and services, with proposed rules for governance and financial accountability. Product Recall: GraceKennedy is recalling Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L with best-before codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 or BB JUL 22 27 L6. The company says it is a quality issue, but advises consumers not to drink affected batches and to seek a refund or replacement. Medical Evacuations: Premier Charles Misick offered condolences after six people died in an air ambulance crash, noting the islands’ reliance on medical evacuation flights for access to specialist care overseas.

Sustainable Food: Aquaculture scientist Dr. Megan Davis, whose career began at a Turks and Caicos conch farm, champions sustainable seafood and sea vegetables. Medical Evacuations: Premier Charles Misick says the fatal air-ambulance crash resonates in TCI, where islanders rely on medevac flights to reach specialised, lifesaving care overseas. Oral Health: October’s “Brush, Floss and Smile” campaign urges residents to brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, floss, limit sugary foods and drinks, and get regular dental checkups. Cancer Care: In The Pink marks 18 years of fundraising for the National Cancer Society, aiming to push its total contributions toward $1 million. TCI Hospital’s decade-long cancer register recorded 10 new breast cancer cases in 2025 and 18 in 2024; its awareness campaign stresses early detection and ongoing care. Public Health Services: The government is seeking public input on a bill to establish a statutory Health Services Authority to manage designated public services and facilities. Food Recall: Consumers in TCI should not drink Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L with best-before codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 or BB JUL 22 27 L6. The company calls it a quality issue, advises returning affected packs for a refund or replacement, and says no illnesses have been reported.

Medical Evacuations: Premier Charles Misick offered condolences after six people died in an air ambulance crash near Nantucket, including two Bermudians. He said the tragedy resonates in TCI, which relies on medical flights to connect patients with specialised care overseas. Public Health Services: The Government is inviting public and stakeholder feedback on a proposed Health Services Authority Bill. It would establish a statutory body to manage designated public health services and facilities, with rules for governance, oversight and financial accountability. Consumer Health: GraceKennedy is recalling Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L with best-before codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 or BB JUL 22 27 L6, including products sold in TCI. The company says it is a quality issue, but advises consumers not to drink affected batches and to return them for a refund or replacement. Cancer Awareness: TCI Hospital’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign urges early detection and ongoing care. Its cancer register recorded 10 new breast cancer cases in 2025 and 18 in 2024. Food and Nutrition: CARICOM’s push to boost regional agriculture could help TCI diversify food supplies and improve access to nutritious food; the islands import about 90% of what they eat.

Health Services Reform: The Government is seeking public and stakeholder feedback on the Health Services Authority Bill 2026. The proposed law would establish a statutory body to manage designated public health services and facilities, with a board, financial oversight and accountability requirements. Breast Cancer Awareness: TCI Hospital’s 2016–2025 cancer profile recorded 10 new breast cancer cases in 2025 and 18 in 2024. Its October campaign urges year-round awareness, screening, timely diagnosis and support. Eye Care: Hundreds of residents received free eye services through the 2026 iCARE outreach in Providenciales, delivered with government, Great Shape! Inc. and the Sandals Foundation. Food Safety: GraceKennedy is recalling Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L with best-before codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 or BB JUL 22 27 L6, including products sold in TCI. The company calls it a quality issue, but advises consumers not to drink affected batches and to seek a refund or replacement. Regional Health: PAHO’s latest regional meeting approved measures on emergency readiness, antimicrobial resistance, dengue, food safety and access to medicines. Food and Nutrition: A CARICOM push to grow regional agriculture could help TCI, which imports about 90% of its food, diversify supplies and improve nutrition.

Public Health Governance: The Government is inviting public feedback on the Health Services Authority Bill 2026, which would establish a statutory body to manage designated public health services and facilities. Food Recall: GraceKennedy is recalling Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L with best-before codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 or BB JUL 22 27 L6, including products sold in TCI. Consumers should not drink affected batches and can return them for a refund or replacement; the company says this is a quality issue, not a food-safety concern. Regional Health: PAHO members approved measures to improve emergency preparedness, tackle dengue and antimicrobial resistance, strengthen food safety and expand access to medicines and vaccines. Cancer Awareness: TCI Hospital’s 10-year register recorded 10 new breast cancer cases in 2025 and 18 in 2024, underscoring the need for regular awareness, screening and timely care. Food and Nutrition: With TCI importing about 90% of its food, a CARICOM drive to boost regional production could strengthen supplies and support healthier diets.

Food Recall: GraceKennedy Foods is voluntarily recalling specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L across Jamaica, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Turks & Caicos, and St. Maarten. The affected products carry best-before codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 or BB JUL 22 27 L6. The company says it’s a product-quality issue, not a food-safety concern, with no expected adverse health effects and no reported illnesses; consumers are told not to drink the affected items and to return them for a refund or replacement. Regional Health Policy: PAHO’s 63rd Directing Council wrapped up in Washington, D.C., with countries approving steps to strengthen health emergency preparedness, tackle antimicrobial resistance, reduce dengue and other arboviral diseases, improve food safety, and expand access to vaccines and essential health technologies. Local Wellness Access: Graceway Communities and the Ministry of Health ran a Caribbean Wellness Health Fair in Providenciales, offering screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, and STI testing), health education, fitness activities, cooking demos, and blood bank services. Eye Care Outreach: A large iCARE outreach programme brought free eye care to hundreds in Providenciales, supported by the Turks & Caicos Government, Great Shape! Inc., and the Sandals Foundation, with a formal MOU to expand access to eye services. Cancer Awareness: Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a campaign using its 10-year cancer register profile, stressing ongoing screening, timely diagnosis, treatment access, and follow-up.

Food Recall: GraceKennedy Foods is voluntarily recalling specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L across Jamaica, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Turks & Caicos, and St. Maarten, tied to best-before codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 and BB JUL 22 27 L6; the company says it’s a product-quality issue, not a food-safety concern, with no expected health effects and no reported illnesses, and urges consumers to stop using the affected product and return it for a refund or replacement. Regional Health Policy: Cayman’s health minister strengthened the territory’s regional role at major Caribbean health and infrastructure forums, including PAHO’s COHSOD-Health meeting in Washington, focusing on health security, emergency preparedness, noncommunicable diseases, climate change, HIV, cancer care, digital health, sustainable financing, and Universal Health Coverage. Local Wellness & Access to Care: Graceway Communities and the Ministry of Health ran a Caribbean Wellness Health Fair in Providenciales with screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight), STI testing, nutrition and fitness activities, and blood bank support. Eye Care Outreach: Hundreds received free eye care through the iCARE programme, backed by the Turks & Caicos Government and partners including the Sandals Foundation, with a clinic model designed to expand access to vision services. Cancer Awareness: Turks and Caicos Hospital marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a campaign using its 10-year cancer register profile, stressing ongoing screening, timely diagnosis, treatment access, and follow-up.

Regional Health Security: Cayman’s health minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks represented the territory at PAHO’s COHSOD-Health meeting, where ministers focused on health emergency preparedness, noncommunicable diseases, HIV, cancer care, digital health, sustainable financing, and Universal Health Coverage. Cancer Awareness & Screening: Turks and Caicos Hospital marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a campaign urging year-round action—“Know. Check. Act. Support.”—backed by its 10-year cancer register showing ongoing breast cancer registrations. Community Wellness in TCI: Graceway Communities and the Ministry of Health ran a Caribbean Wellness Health Fair with screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, STI testing), blood bank services, nutrition demos, and fitness activities. Eye Care Access: iCARE’s outreach programme, supported by government and the Sandals Foundation, delivered free eye care to hundreds in Providenciales via a volunteer team. Food Recall: GraceKennedy Foods recalled specific Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L batches (best-before codes July 21/22, 2027, L6) across multiple markets including Turks & Caicos, citing a product-quality issue with no expected health effects. Hospital System Pressure (Op-Ed): A new opinion piece warns that TCI’s hospital system faces serious risk amid InterHealth Canada’s exit, calling for urgent transition planning. Disease Elimination Milestone: PAHO recognized Turks and Caicos among five Americas territories for communicable disease elimination achievements, with WHO certification/validation/verification between Sept 2025 and Sept 2026.

Hospital & Public Health: Turks and Caicos Hospital marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a month-long campaign, “Know. Check. Act. Support.,” citing its Ten-Year Cancer Register (2016–2025) showing breast cancer remains a steady, year-round need for screening, timely diagnosis, treatment access and follow-up. Regional Health Security: PAHO’s 63rd Directing Council wrapped up with new regional measures to strengthen health emergency preparedness, tackle antimicrobial resistance, curb dengue and other arboviral diseases, improve food safety, and expand access to vaccines and essential health technologies. Community Care Access: Graceway Communities and the Ministry of Health ran a Caribbean Wellness Health Fair with screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, STI testing), blood bank services, nutrition demos and fitness activities. Vision Services: Hundreds received free eye care in Providenciales through the iCARE outreach programme, supported by the Turks and Caicos Government, Great Shape! Inc. and the Sandals Foundation. Food Recall: GraceKennedy Foods is recalling specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L (best-before codes July 21/22 2027, L6) across several markets including Turks and Caicos, saying it’s a product-quality issue with no expected health effects. Healthcare System Warning: An opinion piece warns of an “inevitable” hospital collapse tied to years of government inaction and the InterHealth Canada exit, calling for urgent steps to prevent a national health emergency.

Food Recall: GraceKennedy Foods is voluntarily recalling specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L (best-before codes BB JUL 21 27 L6 and BB JUL 22 27 L6) across Jamaica, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Turks & Caicos, and St. Maarten; the company says it’s a product-quality issue, not a food-safety concern, with no expected adverse health effects and no reported illnesses. Cancer Awareness: Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a month-long campaign, citing its 10-year cancer register (2016–2025) showing ongoing breast cancer registrations and urging sustained screening, timely diagnosis, treatment access, and follow-up. Community Health Access: A Caribbean Wellness Health Fair in Providenciales brought screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, STI testing), nutrition demos, fitness activities, and blood bank services to residents. Eye Care Outreach: Hundreds received free eye care through iCARE’s 2026 outreach, supported by the Turks & Caicos Government and the Sandals Foundation, expanding access to vision services. Regional Health Policy: PAHO ministers approved new Americas-wide measures to strengthen health emergency preparedness, tackle antimicrobial resistance, reduce dengue and other arboviral diseases, improve food safety, and expand access to vaccines and essential health technologies. Disease Elimination Milestone: PAHO recognized Turks and Caicos Islands for certification/validation/verification progress, including elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B.