AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSeychelles Tourism Reset: The Government has reinstated the Seychelles Tourism Board and appointed Vesna Rakić as CEO from 15 May 2026, aiming to strengthen governance and destination marketing after five years under a centralised framework. Regional Defence Drills: Seychelles is among 13 nations taking part in India’s PRAGATI 2026 exercise in Meghalaya, focused on counter-terrorism training and interoperability, as the drills conclude. Visa and Mobility Push: Ghana launched an e-Visa platform on African Union Day, pairing it with visa-free access and fee elimination for African passport holders—an accessibility boost for tourism and trade. Energy Leadership in the Region: Eskom appointed telecoms veteran Junaid Munshi as Group Executive for Distribution from 1 June, with prior experience including Cable & Wireless Seychelles. Public Health Focus: A regional mental health workshop in Johannesburg is set to bring together Seychelles and other countries to share best practice ahead of a global summit in Kigali. Security Alert: UK sanctions target digital asset networks used to evade Russia-related sanctions, including Seychelles-based exchange HTX. Environment and Conservation: Eden Project relaunches its “Ray of Hope” partnership with Seychelles’ Environment Ministry, with profits from sales supporting conservation projects. Science Spotlight: DNA analysis identifies Seychelles’ lost crocodiles as the westernmost population of the saltwater crocodile, not a separate species.
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