AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTelecom shake-up: Seychelles has officially opened its market to Starlink, bringing satellite broadband to households and businesses and adding a new competitor as the government pushes digital transformation under SCRA oversight. Marine emissions rules: The Yacht Club de Monaco’s SEA Index expanded CO₂ certification beyond superyachts to include recreational boats from 10 metres, production vessels and catamarans, with new models developed with Lloyd’s Register. Biodiversity on the move: Seychelles Islands Foundation commissioned independent biodiversity baseline assessments on Assomption Island, covering land and marine life, invasive plants and biosecurity needs to guide future conservation and monitoring. Reef education: Nature Seychelles Reef Rescuers visited a Praslin school to train Year 3 students on coral reefs, threats and hands-on restoration using reef stars. Blue economy ties: India and Seychelles’ recent Modi visit produced 19 outcomes across maritime cooperation, digital payments and agriculture, pointing to wider blue-economy collaboration. Tourism and nature: Emerald Cruises launched new November 2026 Seychelles & Indian Ocean sailings on Emerald Kaia, with access to secluded anchorages and protected marine ecosystems. Wildlife risk: Authorities reported illegal tortoises being offered for sale online, a reminder that wildlife trafficking remains a live threat.
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