AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConservation Milestone: In 1987, British naturalist Ian Bullock became Aride Island’s first professional warden, helping build the predator-free base that later enabled the transfer of 29 endangered Seychelles warblers to create a second population and reduce extinction risk. Seychelles-EU Travel: Seychellois passport holders can enter Schengen Area countries visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days, though border checks and entry conditions still apply. Tourism Beyond the Beach: A travel feature spotlights “10 Seychelles Experiences” that go past shorelines, from Praslin’s Vallée de Mai to Curieuse’s giant tortoises and conservation-led visits. Local Economy & Food Security: Government has set aside US$1.4m to revive Seychelles’ livestock sector, cutting animal feed costs by 30% and boosting subsidies for poultry and pig farmers producing for the local market. Sports Development: Seychelles referees begin a five-day FIFA Member Association referees course in Roche Caïman to raise match-official standards and fitness. Regional Focus (SADC): SADC performance remains mixed, with progress in security and mobility offset by weak growth and youth unemployment as the bloc prepares for its Durban summit.
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