SBC Bill Pushback: A coalition of international press-freedom groups has urged Seychelles to pause the SBC Bill, warning its governance, appointments and funding provisions could weaken the independence the bill claims to protect, and saying proper consultation has not happened. Tourism Recovery Focus: Tourism Seychelles and Emirates have reaffirmed their strategic partnership after high-level talks, pledging stronger connectivity and joint marketing to support visitor growth amid recent geopolitical travel disruptions. Local Environment Education: The Save Our Seas Foundation’s Lekol Zil Sesel and the SOSF D’Arros Research Centre marked five years of the D’Arros Experience with a film screening, highlighting field learning and hands-on science for students. Gulf Travel Shockwaves: A McKinsey report says Gulf tensions are reshaping global travel and disrupting the summer market, though overall demand remains resilient—while Gulf destinations face sharper declines in passenger traffic and hotel revenues. Crypto Meets Sport: BYDFi launched Dream World Cup 2026 with a $300,000 reward pool, mixing trading rewards with matchday tasks and AI forecast challenges. Finance Platform Upgrade: Errante rolled out Errante Pulse, an integrated client environment combining market info, learning resources, community features and practical tools. Wildlife Spotlight: Seychelles giant tortoise Jonathan, linked to the Seychelles species, has been recognised by Guinness World Records as a “World Records Icon” at 194 years old.