AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCulture & Confidence: Miss Regatta 2026 winner Deidrey Kelly Zoey Roucou hopes to inspire young women while preserving Creole heritage, alongside her university studies and football refereeing. Heritage: First Lady Véronique Herminie says Seychelles is keen to learn from Russia’s experience protecting cultural and natural heritage, including Mahé’s historic Mission Lodge. Creole Festival: Schoolchildren brought local traditions to Victoria’s carnival, while the long-running Konkour Diskour invited students to speak on culture and social issues in Creole. Travel & Lifestyle: Seychelles is being promoted to Indian visitors as more than a beach escape, with forest hikes, village trips and marine adventures on offer. Literacy: Seychelles ranks second in Africa in a 2026 literacy comparison, with a reported adult literacy rate of 93.95%. Legacy & Conservation: Tourism pioneer Mickey Mason, who helped build Mason’s Travel and champion conservation, has died aged 82; meanwhile, a new survey estimates Aldabra is home to around 180,000 giant tortoises.
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