AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Environment Day & Travel: A new push is reframing eco-tourism as destination-wide protection of living systems—reefs, mangroves, forests and wildlife—so nature becomes essential infrastructure, not just a holiday backdrop. Seychelles Tourism: The Seychelles Tourism Board and Inside Seychelles launched “Rediscover Seychelles – Your Islands. Your Escape,” a Golden Jubilee-linked drive for residents to explore local culture and experiences through staycations and offers. Local Conservation Plant: Eden Project’s “buy a plant and save the parents” returns with the Seychelles busy lizzie (Impatiens ‘Ray of Hope’), available from June 8, with proceeds funding conservation. Culture & Language: Russian language students at the Seychelles Tourism Academy performed at a Day of Slavic Writing and Culture event in Victoria, with music, a short scene, and certificates for learners. Governance Watch: The SBC board raised serious concerns over a new Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation Bill, warning it could weaken editorial independence through executive-influenced appointments. Sport: Volleyball’s National League crowned Neo Boys men’s champions and City Ladies women’s title defenders. Regional Spotlight: UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions could hit vulnerable economies with major extra fuel import costs.
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