AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Security: India’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash docked at Port Victoria on June 12, reinforcing growing India–Seychelles defence and Coast Guard cooperation, with meetings planned with senior Seychelles officials. Public Health: Seychelles and Eritrea adopted Abbott’s WHO-prequalified Determine Antenatal Care Panel, enabling rapid “one visit, one test, three results” screening for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B to support triple-elimination goals. Tourism & Policy: Seychelles endorsed UN Tourism’s Management Vision 2026–2029 at the UN Tourism Executive Council in Toledo, focusing on stronger institutions, collaboration, workforce development and sustainability for island destinations. EU Trade: Seychelles joined Comoros, Madagascar and Mauritius in concluding negotiations on an enhanced EU–ESA Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for deeper integration and new opportunities in services and digitalisation. Local Governance: The National Assembly will now aim to end Wednesday sittings earlier to align with energy conservation measures. Education: A “Smart Classroom” project launched at Anse Royale secondary school to modernise teaching through digital innovation. Business & Courts: A Seychelles Supreme Court token dispute keeps KuCoin in the spotlight, with a Swiss investor alleging a $2M+ award remains unpaid. Health Systems: Seychelles backs the WHO prequalified integrated test rollout to improve antenatal screening where women may attend fewer visits.
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