AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSeychelles-India Diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi will visit Seychelles from June 27-29 as Guest of Honour for the Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations, holding talks with President Patrick Herminie, addressing the National Assembly, and engaging the Indian diaspora—an agenda that also points to cooperation across maritime security, digital transformation and sustainable development. Microbiome & Community Health: New UK-led research on Seychelles birds suggests gut bacteria spread through close, shared nesting contact, hinting that social living can shape microbiomes in ways that may also apply to people. Marine Protection Spotlight: The Marine Conservation Institute has recognised six marine protected areas as “Blue Parks,” including Nosy Hara, Sahamalaza-Îles Radama and Nosy Tanihely in Madagascar—an example of what effective, durable ocean protection can look like. SBC Bill Scrutiny: A coalition of press-freedom and public media groups has urged Seychelles to pause the SBC Bill, warning governance, appointments and funding provisions could weaken editorial independence. Biodiversity Tech: Satellite imagery is being used to deepen understanding of Aldabra’s biodiversity, supporting better conservation decisions. Wildlife Milestone: Jonathan, the Seychelles giant tortoise, has been named a Guinness World Records ICON at about 194 years old, underscoring the value of long-term species protection.
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