AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoReggae & identity: Mervin Henriette talks about how reggae shaped his life, carrying him from Seychelles stages to international festivals like Summer Jam in Germany and Sunsplash in the Netherlands. Seychelles–India ties: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Seychelles National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta, praising shared democratic values and highlighting growing interest in India’s spiritual traditions, including Yoga. Seychelles in the classroom: The Seychelles Tourism Academy hosted Russia’s Knowledge Day lesson for Culinary Arts students, linking school traditions with environmental education and practical waste-sorting actions. Residence rules: Seychelles outlined three key conditions foreigners must meet before a residence permit is considered, including family/domestic ties and a contribution to life in Seychelles. Tourism & family travel: Canopy by Hilton Seychelles and Mango House Seychelles say GCC visitors are increasingly bringing families and multi-generational groups, not just honeymooners. Wildlife & conservation: Surabaya Zoo welcomed four Aldabra giant tortoises from Japan, marking the first time the species has been housed there. Ocean warning: A new report flags coral smuggling and reef decline risks, underlining why protection and enforcement matter for island cultures and tourism. Cruise culture: Seabourn opened bookings for its 2029 world cruise, with stops including Praslin in the Seychelles.
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