Education & Youth: Seychelles’ Careers and Further Education Agency is set up to align scholarships and training with future workforce needs, focusing on the education-to-employment pathway. Schools & Skills: Dubai’s Digital School expands in Seychelles with a new teacher-training phase for 100 teachers across 11 schools, aiming to boost classroom digital skills. Culture & Film: A Seychelles screening of the documentary We Believed marked Pushkin’s birthday, with local artist Lyndsay Payet sharing reflections on Russian culture and literature. Heritage & Memory: A Mauritius workshop brought together Indian Ocean experts to strengthen preservation and documentation of indentured labour heritage, linking communities through shared histories. Sports & Community: Seychelles Volleyball Federation’s National League ends with Neo Boys crowned men’s champions and City Ladies defending the women’s title. International Tourism Policy: Sri Lanka waives tourist visa fees for visitors from 40 countries (ETA free for 30 days), while Bangladesh is left out. Ocean & Travel: A global ocean-conservation piece highlights Seychelles’ progress protecting over 30% of its waters and the role of marine protection funding and governance. Hospitality Lifestyle: STORY Hospitality joins GHA DISCOVERY, giving guests access to a global loyalty programme across 1,000+ hotels. Seychelles-Russia Relations: Youth and Sport Minister Kalsey Belle says Russia treats Seychelles as an equal partner, citing training and infrastructure cooperation. Global Travel Pressure: Destinations like Amsterdam and Barcelona are adding caps and booking controls as visitor numbers surge back.