Seychelles Tourism & Culture: A new Victoria exhibition, “Under One Sun,” opened on 9 September at Kenwyn House, bringing together Russian and Seychellois artists who painted plein-air scenes from Venn’s Town and Sans Souci—positioned as cultural and tourism “ambassadors” for the Seychelles–Russia friendship and independence celebrations. Island Travel Buzz: Expedia’s 2026 “Island Hot List” shows Praslin climbing 80% in search interest year over year, as social chatter around island getaways rises too. Education & Human Capital: Seychelles hosted an international conference, “50 Years of Friendship,” linking education and vocational training to shared human-capital development with Russian partners. International Links: IndiGo announced daily Mumbai–Dar es Salaam flights from 20 November, noting it already connects to Nairobi, Mauritius and Seychelles. Travel Rules Watch: New Zealand’s visa waiver list includes only Mauritius and Seychelles in Africa, with travellers still needing an NZeTA. Local Community: Grand Anse Praslin teachers visited Mahé to bring real-world learning back into classrooms. Sports & Community: The Seychelles Basketball Federation Cup draw sets up fresh match-ups, with men’s divisions mixed and women’s cup decided via round-robin. Health & Safety: An Australian tennis coach, Tim Horpinitch, remains in ICU after a scooter crash in the Seychelles. Film & Culture Exchange: The 3rd China Film Festival launched in Seychelles with remarks from the Tourism and Culture minister, framing film as a gentle cultural bridge. Travel Planning: Thailand’s visa-free rules shift from 15 September, cutting many stays to 30 days and tightening entry categories.