AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoPublic-Sector Pay: The DPSU says salary disputes have been settled at Dominica State College, where staff are due a 3% increase, and DCFH workers have received outstanding pay. DCFH doctors are moving to direct government payroll, with contracts expected to offer longer terms after review. But employees at two institutions reportedly remain without raises after more than a decade. Mental Health: Dominica is reviewing its Mental Health Act to strengthen patient rights and protections. Psychiatrist Dr. Nadia Wallace also urged the region to consider raising the legal age for alcohol and cannabis use, citing risks to young people’s mental health. Regional Health Funding: The United States announced a US$340-million Caribbean investment package that includes US$61.5 million for a regional health initiative, subject to work with Congress. Local Services: Esprit-Murphy Health and Wellness Centre has reopened, though extended hours remain suspended.
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