AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTruth & Reconciliation Implementation: The National Assembly has approved the TRNUC Recommendations Bill, 2026, creating an independent statutory commission to implement and monitor the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission’s final outcomes, with Vice-President Sebastien Pillay presenting the measure after President Patrick Herminie’s commitment to deliver closure and move the country forward. Social Protection & Retirement Policy: In the National Assembly, Minister Pamela Charlette said home carers aged 63+ are not being blocked from work, but assessed for mental and physical ability, while she also confirmed a R800 increase across all retirement pension categories from January 2026. Parliamentary Oversight on Care Work: Opposition MP Bernard Georges pressed the minister on why carers are being told to stop work without a public announcement, raising questions about how the policy is communicated and applied. Regional Security Diplomacy: Seychelles is among more than 20 foreign delegations taking part in Russia’s Fleet 2026 maritime defence show, with planned bilateral meetings involving the Russian Navy commander-in-chief. Ocean-Centred Climate Push: A global open letter urges COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia to put the ocean at the heart of climate action, with Seychelles listed among participating governments. EU-ESA Trade Deal: The EU and ESA states including Seychelles concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at deeper integration, services and digitalisation, and sustainable development.
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