AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMotorsport: Autosport Seychelles has unveiled 12 new karts for young drivers, backed by FIA development funding and R100,000 from Penlac. Aldabra Conservation: A new survey estimates nearly 183,000 adult and sub-adult giant tortoises on Aldabra, the highest count recorded. Researchers say the population was stable from 2018 to 2022; the figure reflects improved counting, not necessarily a recent surge. Public Broadcasting: Media freedom groups warn the new Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation law could weaken editorial independence by giving the president greater influence over appointments and leaving funding reliant on annual parliamentary votes. Ocean Protection: Research identifies waters off Seychelles and Mauritius as important long-term sperm whale habitat, but warns climate change could shift suitable areas, strengthening calls for flexible, wide-ranging protection. Olympic Qualifier: Seychelles’ women suffered an 11-0 defeat to Kenya in the first leg of their Los Angeles 2028 qualifying tie; the match was played in Nairobi because Seychelles lacks a CAF-approved home stadium. Longevity Research: DNA analysis of Jonathan, a 194-year-old Aldabra tortoise from Seychelles now living on St Helena, found unusually youthful patterns in genes linked to cellular energy and aging.
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