Financial Oversight: Seychelles’ Central Bank Governor Caroline Abel presented the Financial Stability Report 2025 to the National Assembly, outlining key financial and non-financial risks and new steps for more sustainable electronic reporting. Election & Environment: Seychelles voters face a high-stakes decision on a controversial hotel project near a protected marine reserve, with conservationists warning of ecosystem damage and biodiversity loss while supporters point to jobs and tourism gains. UNESCO Freshwater Monitoring: UNESCO’s IslandWatch is training students, researchers and community members in Mahé to collect freshwater samples and upload field data via a citizen science app to strengthen monitoring. Blue Economy Diplomacy: Seychelles hosted the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa, focusing on human capital and sustainable tourism, with President Patrick Herminie and UN Tourism leadership in attendance. Modi “Blue Horizon” Award Row: Seychelles said a circulated citation version for PM Narendra Modi’s “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” distinction contained typographical errors and was a draft not meant for public release, after public controversy and foreign media scrutiny. India–Seychelles Cooperation: India and Seychelles signed an agricultural research MoU under ICAR to boost climate-smart farming, horticulture, post-harvest work and food security, alongside broader partnership moves during Modi’s visit.