AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAviation & Infrastructure: ICAO and SADC aviation partners held a regional workshop in Seychelles on new Aircraft Classification Rating/Pavement Classification Rating standards, stressing that modern, well-maintained runways and harmonised rules are vital for safer growth in Africa’s air connectivity. Wildlife & Science: A new study links Seychelles’ vanished crocodiles to the westernmost saltwater crocodile population, using DNA from living animals and rare museum specimens—revealing an extraordinary ocean-linked history. Public Broadcasting Governance: Seychelles’ SBC board says a new Broadcasting Corporation Bill could weaken the broadcaster’s independence, warning that proposed appointment changes may give the Executive greater influence. Climate Adaptation & Health: “Cool roofs” research highlights how reflective roofing can cut extreme heat indoors and improve sleep—an approach relevant to climate-vulnerable communities. Tourism Governance: Seychelles reinstated the Tourism Board and appointed Vesna Rakic as CEO, with a renewed mandate to market Seychelles as a sustainable destination. Marine & Nature Tourism: A guide spotlights top places to swim with hawksbill turtles and parrotfish—useful for conservation-minded visitors. Heat & Vulnerable Economies: UNCTAD warns that Strait of Hormuz tensions could push up oil prices, hitting small island developing states and other vulnerable economies with higher living costs.
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