AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFinancial Oversight: Central Bank Governor Caroline Abel presented Seychelles’ Financial Stability Report 2025 to the National Assembly, outlining key financial and non-financial risks and the steps regulators are taking to manage them, with the Speaker welcoming the move toward electronic submission. Blue Economy & Science: A new Cousin Island Special Reserve study uses underwater soundscapes to track how reef restoration changes marine life, adding a fresh way to “hear” ecosystem recovery. Seychelles-India Diplomacy: Seychelles is pushing trade momentum after PM Modi’s Seychelles visit, with the High Commissioner urging Indian businesses to treat the islands as a strategic gateway connecting Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Local Politics & Environment: Seychelles voters head to the polls amid controversy over a proposed hotel near a protected marine reserve, as conservationists warn of damage to marine ecosystems while supporters argue for jobs and tourism gains. Regional Security Echo: India and Pakistan trade sharp words over Modi’s Seychelles environmental honour, with Pakistan’s defence minister calling it “engineered” and India dismissing the claims.
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