AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoTourism & Sustainability: Fregate Island is set to reopen at year-end after three years of renovations, with a new onsite distillery using a custom 60-liter still to turn surplus island produce into rum and gin—part of a waste-to-wealth, solar-assisted circular economy plan. Travel Rules: Seychelles has confirmed visa-free entry for citizens of all recognised countries, with eligible travellers getting a visitor’s permit on arrival after meeting passport, return ticket, accommodation and funds requirements, plus online immigration procedures; the only stated exception is passport holders from Kosovo. Cruise Update: Seychelles marked a strong 2025-26 cruise season with over 40 cruise ship calls—up sharply from just six in 2024-25—highlighting maiden calls and a shift toward smaller, premium and expedition vessels. Regional Mobility: A new report argues Caribbean multi-island travel remains fragmented and harder than long-haul trips, pointing to connectivity gaps and policy hurdles that limit tourism and trade between neighbouring islands. Ocean Governance: A Science Advances study warns drifting fish aggregating devices can interact with and strand inside marine protected areas, exposing enforcement gaps when mobile gear crosses protected boundaries.
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