AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConnectivity & Competition: Seychelles has officially opened its telecom market to Starlink, bringing satellite broadband to households and businesses and adding a new rival to traditional telcos, with regulators stressing consumer protection and fair competition. Marine Climate Action: The SEA Index CO₂ certification has expanded beyond superyachts to cover more recreational boats, including vessels from 10 metres and production catamarans up to 35 metres, with Lloyd’s Register support and Seychelles included in the network of marinas. Biodiversity on Assomption: The Seychelles Islands Foundation completed independent biodiversity baseline assessments on Assomption Island, covering land and marine life plus invasive plants, to guide conservation management and biosecurity planning ahead of hotel development. Reef Restoration Education: Nature Seychelles Reef Rescuers visited Praslin schools to teach coral reef threats and hands-on restoration using reef stars at Cousin Island Special Reserve. Tourism & Land Restoration: Seychelles-linked candlenut cultivation talks are underway in Berau, aiming to rehabilitate post-mining land while boosting local livelihoods. Wildlife Crime Alert: Illegal tortoises, including Aldabra species native to Seychelles, were marketed for sale in Singapore via TikTok and Telegram, highlighting ongoing trafficking risks.
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