AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSBC Media Law: Seychelles lawmakers have passed the SBC bill into law, triggering fresh debate over how the public broadcaster’s board is appointed and whether safeguards are strong enough to protect independence. Digital Payments: Bank of Ceylon (BOC) unveiled Sri Lanka’s first Tap & Pay mobile wallet through BOC Flex, a sign of how fast the region’s banking is moving toward contactless services. Visa Access for Seychellois: Thailand will shorten visa-free stays for many countries but keep Seychelles on a visa-free tourism list for up to 15 days; Spain also expanded visa-free short stays to include Seychelles for up to 90 days within 180 days. Regional Travel Links: Botswana published its 2026 visa-free list, with Seychelles among the African countries exempt from pre-arrival visas. Business & Finance: Seychelles-based SeyRe Global promoted Shahina Chattun to CFO, while FINXSOL announced a new end-to-end forex brokerage infrastructure platform aimed at fintech startups. Tourism & Governance: A Seychelles cruise season update and a push for better tourism governance (not just promotion) underline the focus on managing growth sustainably.
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