AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSeychelles Tourism & Culture: Seychelles President’s Special Envoy to ASEAN, Nico Barito, visited Indonesia’s Pemapak Hot Springs to explore partnerships that could boost nature-based tourism, after the site drew about 4,500 visitors over the 2025/26 holidays and 5,600 after reopening post-renovation. Youth & Arts: Youth Band Seychelles continues to build a national platform for young talent, performing at major events including the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025. Education & Sports (Chess): First Lady Veronique Herminie opened the second Inter-School Chess Tournament at Mont Fleuri Secondary School for International Chess Day, praising chess for critical thinking and community values. Marine Conservation: Nature Seychelles Reef Rescuers brought coral-reef lessons and hands-on restoration activities to Year 3 students on Praslin, teaching responsible reef and beach behaviour. Local Sport: The Seychelles Volleyball Federation Cup 2026 quarterfinals set the semifinal line-up, with City Ladies, Premium Cobras Ladies, Cascade and Arsu Ladies advancing. Travel Buzz (Regional): Expedia’s 2026 “Island Hot List” highlights Praslin among fast-rising island escapes, while Russia expanded visa-free travel to include Seychelles for short stays.
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