AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Leadership Shake-up: The Office of the President has appointed Vesna Rakić as CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, effective May 15, as part of a wider push to strengthen tourism strategy and global positioning. Culture & Governance: The National Assembly approved the Seychelles Culture, Heritage and the Arts Bill 2026, setting up the abolition of SNICHA (2021) and bringing cultural institutions under direct Ministry control. Biodiversity Drive: Seychelles marked International Biodiversity Week with a new pact—an MoU to restore wetlands and protect watershed areas in Baie Lazare and Bougainville, backed by the Ridge to Reef programme. Diplomacy in Motion: Hon. Sathya Naidu represented Seychelles at an AYPN regional dialogue on political party and campaign financing transparency in South Africa, while Seychelles also held constructive talks with Bangladesh and met Malta on humanitarian cooperation. Regional Connectivity: Qatar Airways announced expanded African routes, including restarting flights to Seychelles from June 16. Local Action: Victoria hosted the second stage of a Cleanup Marathon, targeting Les Mamelles and Plaisance districts.
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