AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSeychelles-Tourism Diplomacy: Chinese Ambassador Lin Nan met Seychelles Tourism and Culture Minister Amanda Bernstein to deepen cooperation on cultural heritage protection, archives management, fashion exchange, tourism promotion and skills training. Film & Cultural Exchange: The 3rd China Film Festival launched at Deepam Cinema, with Ambassador Lin Nan and Minister Bernstein praising film as a gentle cultural envoy to bring the two peoples closer. Local Sports & Youth: In Grand Anse Mahé, MNA Nelsia Balisa-Lepathy handed football equipment to children aged 5–10, backing district training. Seychelles in the Spotlight: A Seychellois tennis coach, Tim Horpinitch, remains in ICU after a serious scooter crash in the islands. Seychelles Tourism Strategy: STB’s marketing meeting at Eden Bleu mapped recovery after a tough first half of 2026, with market diversification driving momentum into 2027. Global Mobility Watch: Thailand’s visa-free rules tighten from Sept 15, with Seychelles getting a separate 15-day tier and land-border entries capped—important for frequent travellers. Green Card Update: A US court ruling reopened DV-2026 paths, with 53,939 prospective applicants across Africa; Seychelles is among the affected. Culture Beyond the Islands: A Pan-African Biennale 2026 architecture guide previews Nairobi’s Sept 7 launch, spotlighting African-built-environment stories.
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