AGP Executive Report

Seychelles-India Parliamentary Links: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Seychelles National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta, praising shared democratic values and highlighting growing interest in India’s spiritual traditions, including Yoga, as both countries mark 50 years of independence and diplomatic ties. Seychelles Tourism & Culture Education: The Seychelles Tourism Academy hosted Russia’s Knowledge Day lesson for Culinary Arts students, mixing language, school-year traditions, and practical environmental habits like waste sorting and cutting plastic packaging. Seychelles Conservation Spotlight: A feature revisits Bird Island’s turnaround after Guy Savy and partners bought it in 1967, restoring habitat and helping sooty terns rebound into a major conservation success story. Local Arts/Community Events: Seychelles Extravaganza is set to bring food, music and culture to High Wycombe, extending the island’s creative reach beyond home shores. Global Arts-Travel Buzz (Seychelles mention): Seabourn’s 2029 world cruise itinerary spotlights Praslin, placing Seychelles among major UNESCO-rich island stops. Controversy Watch: Duma Boko School and Clinic project reporting includes claims and denials around business involvement, keeping attention on governance and accountability.

Seychelles–India Cultural & Education Links: The Seychelles Tourism Academy hosted Russia’s Knowledge Day for Culinary Arts students, using films and discussion to compare school traditions and push practical eco-actions like waste sorting and cutting plastic packaging. Seychelles–India Blue Economy: A New Delhi meeting between Seychelles and India focused on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and blue-economy cooperation, aiming to strengthen technical capacity and marine resource management. Seychelles Football on the CAF Map: A CAF Interclub preliminary round appointment includes Seychelles’ Foresters FC referee David Chinoko for a 10 September match in Angola. Russian-Seychelles Cultural Diplomacy: The new Russian ambassador highlighted priorities including tourism, culture, sport, research, and promoting Russian language ahead of the 50th anniversary of Seychelles independence and diplomatic ties. Travel & Leisure Buzz: Thailand’s visa-free stay rules tighten (Seychelles gets a 15-day exemption), while a global cruise booking push spotlights Praslin and other Indian Ocean highlights for 2029. Arts & Lifestyle Finds: LookFantastic’s 2026 beauty advent calendars are live, and a Seychelles-scented The White Company gift set is being promoted in UK retail.

Seychelles–India Blue Economy: Seychelles and India agreed to deepen cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy after a high-level meeting in New Delhi, with both sides focusing on sustainable marine resource management and technical capacity building. Seychelles–Russia Cultural Diplomacy: In an interview, the new Russian ambassador to Seychelles said 2026’s 50th anniversary milestones will keep momentum going across tourism, culture, trade, sport, research and healthcare, with extra emphasis on Russian language and culture. Seychelles Sporting Spotlight: Seychelles’ Foresters FC are set to face Angola’s Wiliete de Benguela in a CAF Champions League preliminary tie, with a Malawi referee team appointed for the match in Lubango. Youth Sports Link: Eswatini’s National Youth Games will return in 2028, with Lesotho hosting next year and Seychelles named as a guest nation in the recent edition. Coral Conservation Warning: A new report highlights booming coral smuggling worldwide, with shipments often mislabeled to bypass customs—an issue that matters for island reef health and marine tourism. Beauty Retail Buzz: LookFantastic’s 2026 beauty advent calendars are now on pre-order, including a Seychelles-themed fragrance gift set and other luxury countdown options.

Seychelles-India Blue Economy: Seychelles and India have agreed to deepen cooperation on fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy, with talks in New Delhi focusing on sustainable marine resource management, tuna processing, post-harvest tech, conservation, and even digital monitoring systems including AI for harvest management. Arts & Culture on the Ground: The Seychelles Extravaganza community event is set for Hilltop Community Centre (Crest Road) with Seychellois food, live music, games, and performances including a close-up magician, drag performer Paris Syte, and DJ Graham Cooper—plus a voluntary contribution and RSVP encouraged. Travel Rules Affecting the Region: Thailand will cut visa-free stays for citizens of 60 countries from 60 to 30 days from Sept. 15, while Mauritius and Seychelles get a 15-day exemption—an update that could shift regional tourism plans. Sports Media: DAZN secured LaLiga broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons (2026/27–2028/29), bringing full match coverage to fans in the region. Fashion/Beauty Retail Buzz: LookFantastic’s 2026 beauty advent calendars are now available for pre-order, with multiple luxury options and big stated savings.

Seychelles–India Blue Economy: Seychelles and India held high-level talks on fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy, focusing on sustainable marine resource management, tuna processing, fish stock assessment, post-harvest tech, conservation, and plans for fisheries data systems plus digital and AI tools. Wildlife Photography Spotlight: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition released a sneak peek from a record 65,000+ entries, with the full exhibition in London running Oct 16, 2026 to July 11, 2027. Local Culture & Community: The Seychelles Extravaganza event returns to the Hilltop Community Centre (Aug 29), with Seychellois food, live music, games, a close-up magician, and performances including drag and DJ sets—free entry with an RSVP request. Travel & Island Buzz: A “quiet islands” list ranks La Digue (Seychelles) among the world’s calmest spots, while Club Med’s Indian Ocean famil highlighted Club Med Seychelles and La Plantation d’Albion with watersports and a Sunset Ritual beach party. Sports Streaming for the Region: DAZN secured LaLiga EA Sports rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026/27–2028/29, bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in the region.

Seychelles–India Blue Economy: Seychelles and India agreed to deepen cooperation on fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy after a New Delhi meeting, with both sides focusing on sustainable marine resource management, tuna processing, post-harvest tech, conservation, and even digital systems and AI for monitoring and harvest management. Local Community Event: The free Seychelles Extravaganza is set for Hilltop Community Centre (Crest Road) on Saturday, featuring Seychellois food, live music, games, a close-up magician, and performers including drag artist Paris Syte and singer Charley Lacey. Eco-Photography Spotlight: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition released a sneak peek from a record 65,000+ entries, with an exhibition in London running Oct 16, 2026 to July 11, 2027. Sport on Screen: DAZN secured LaLiga rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026/27–2028/29, bringing all 380 matches per season to fans via live and on-demand viewing. Fashion/Fragrance Deal: The White Company’s “Seychelles” bath and body gift set is discounted to £24 at LookFantastic, spotlighting the island-inspired scent.

Seychelles–India Blue Economy Talks: Seychelles and India agreed to deepen cooperation on fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy after a high-level meeting in New Delhi (25 Aug), with plans for sustainable marine resource management, tuna processing, fish waste management, and digital upgrades including fisheries data systems and AI for harvest management. Seychelles Extravaganza (Community Arts & Entertainment): The free Seychelles Extravaganza hits Hilltop Community Centre (Crest Road) on 29 Aug, 4pm–1am, with Seychellois food, live music, games, a close-up magician, and performers including drag artist Paris Syte and singer Charley Lacey. Wildlife Photography Spotlight: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition shared a sneak peek from its record 65,000+ entries, ahead of the London exhibition opening 16 Oct (100 winning images; winners announced 13 Sep). Fashion/Fragrance Deal: LookFantastic discounted The White Company “Seychelles” bath & body gift set to £24, spotlighting the island-inspired scent. Local Culture in the Spotlight: Bollywood actress Akanksha Puri marked her birthday with a Seychelles getaway and the release of her Gujarati song “Ghammar Ghagro.” Sports Streaming for the Region: DAZN secured LaLiga rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026/27–2028/29, starting this weekend, with matches available live and on-demand.

Conservation Spotlight: Guy Savy’s 1967 purchase of Bird Island turned a near-collapse into a seabird comeback, after decades of guano extraction, plantation clearing, and invasive rats had crushed the sooty tern population. Women & Leadership: Seychelles First Lady Véronique Herminie urged girls to break career barriers at India’s Women Leadership and Diplomacy Summit, pointing to space education through Mission ShakthiSAT. Blue Economy Talks: Seychelles and India agreed to deepen cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy, with plans spanning tuna processing, hatcheries, stock assessment, marine conservation, and digital monitoring (including AI for harvest management). Community Culture Event: The free Seychelles Extravaganza at Hilltop Community Centre (Aug 29, 4pm–1am) brings food, music, games, a close-up magician, and performances including drag artist Paris Syte. Wildlife Photography Preview: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shared a sneak peek from a record 65,000+ entries, with the full exhibition running Oct 16, 2026 to July 11, 2027 in London. Travel & Media Buzz: Condé Nast Traveller Middle East highlighted Seychelles’ Praslin among 2026 “trending islands,” while DAZN secured LaLiga rights across Sub-Saharan Africa starting this weekend.

Seychelles–India Blue Economy: Seychelles is set to fast-track a fisheries and aquaculture MoU with India after a high-level New Delhi meeting, with talks covering tuna fisheries, hatcheries, stock assessment, post-harvest tech, marine conservation, and a push for digital systems and AI for harvest management. Community Culture: The free Seychelles Extravaganza at Hilltop Community Centre (Aug 29, 4pm–1am) brings food, music, games and live entertainment, including a close-up magician, drag performer Paris Syte, and DJ Graham Cooper, plus a voluntary contribution RSVP call. Wildlife Photography Buzz: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition has released a sneak peek from a record 65,000+ entries, ahead of the London exhibition opening Oct 16 (100 winning images; winners announced Oct 13). Fashion & Fragrance Deal: The White Company’s Seychelles bath and body gift set is being promoted at LookFantastic for £24, spotlighting the brand’s “Seychelles” scent notes of bergamot, coconut, jasmine, amber and vanilla. Sports Viewing: DAZN has secured LaLiga EA Sports rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons (from 2026/27 through 2028/29), starting this weekend. Arts/Travel Inspiration: A Seychelles connection pops up in global nature and island-travel coverage, including mentions of La Digue in “quietest islands” lists and Praslin in digitisation-focused biodiversity discussions.

Seychelles–India Blue Economy: Seychelles and India have agreed to deepen cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and the wider blue economy after a high-level meeting in New Delhi, with talks covering tuna fisheries, hatcheries, stock assessment, post-harvest tech, marine conservation and digital fisheries data systems, including AI for harvest management. Community Arts & Entertainment: The free Seychelles Extravaganza at Hilltop Community Centre (Aug 29, 4pm–1am) brings food, music, games and live performances, including DJ Graham Cooper, singer Charley Lacey and drag performer Paris Syte, plus a close-up magician and a Battle Bus Gaming session. Wildlife Photography Spotlight: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition has released a sneak peek from its record 65,000+ entries, ahead of the London exhibition opening Oct 16, with highlights including an Arctic polar bear scene and an oxpecker cleaning a rhino. Sports Streaming for Fans: DAZN has secured LaLiga EA Sports rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026/27–2028/29, starting this weekend, with all 380 matches per season available live and on-demand in English and Spanish.

Blue Economy & Fisheries: Seychelles and India held high-level talks on Aug 25, mapping a deeper fisheries and aquaculture MoU with work on tuna fisheries, hatcheries, post-harvest tech, marine conservation, and digital monitoring—plus AI for harvest management. Community Arts & Entertainment: The free Seychelles Extravaganza lands at Hilltop Community Centre (Aug 29, 4pm–1am) with Seychellois food, live music, games, a close-up magician, and performers including drag artist Paris Syte and singer Charley Lacey. Wildlife Photography Spotlight: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shared a sneak peek from 65,000+ entries, with the full London exhibition running Oct 16, 2026 to July 11, 2027. Travel & Culture Links: Club Med rewarded top travel agents with an Indian Ocean famil across Mauritius and Seychelles, featuring resort entertainment and the Seychelles “Sunset Ritual” beach party. Seychelles in the Spotlight: Bollywood actress Akanksha Puri marked her birthday with a Seychelles getaway and released her Gujarati song “Ghammar Ghagro.”

Seychelles–India Blue Economy Talks: Seychelles is looking to fast-track a fisheries and aquaculture MoU with India after high-level meetings in New Delhi, with plans for marine aquaculture, tuna fisheries, hatcheries, stock assessment, post-harvest tech, marine conservation, and more digital monitoring—plus AI use in harvest management and capacity-building via training and joint research. Seychelles Arts & Community: The free Seychelles Extravaganza hits High Wycombe’s Hilltop Community Centre on Aug 29 (4pm–1am) with Seychellois food, live music, games, a close-up magician, and performers including drag artist Paris Syte and singer Charley Lacey. Wildlife Photography Buzz: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shared a sneak peek from a record 65,000+ entries, with the full London exhibition running Oct 16, 2026 to July 11, 2027—an arts-friendly reminder of how nature storytelling is being celebrated worldwide. Travel & Culture Spotlights: Club Med’s Indian Ocean famil for top travel agents included Seychelles resorts, while a separate travel feature highlights Praslin among trending island searches for 2026.

Wildlife Photography: The Natural History Museum has shared a sneak peek of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026, with 16 standout images drawn from a record 65,403 entries across 121 countries. The full exhibition runs in London from Oct 16 to July 11, 2027, with winners announced on Oct 13. Seychelles–India Blue Economy: Seychelles is pushing to fast-track a fisheries and aquaculture MoU with India after a high-level New Delhi meeting, with talks on tuna fisheries, hatcheries, stock assessment, post-harvest tech, marine conservation, and digital monitoring support. Travel & Culture in the Seychelles: Club Med is rewarding top travel agents with an Indian Ocean famil across Mauritius and Seychelles, highlighting Seychelles watersports and evening entertainment plus its Sunset Ritual beach party. Local Arts Spotlight: Bollywood actress Akanksha Puri marks her birthday with a Seychelles getaway and the release of her Gujarati song “Ghammar Ghagro.”

Seychelles–India Fisheries Talks: Seychelles and India agreed to deepen cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy after a high-level meeting in New Delhi, with plans for a structured work plan covering tuna fisheries, hatcheries, stock assessment, post-harvest tech, marine conservation and training, plus digital systems and AI for harvest management. Wildlife Photography Spotlight: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year (Natural History Museum, London) shared a sneak peek of this year’s 100 winning images from a record 65,403 entries, with an exhibition running 16 Oct 2026–11 Jul 2027. Russian Culture in Seychelles: Russian Flag Day was marked at the Seychelles Tourism Academy with about 100 students taking part in tricolour bracelet-making and Russian songs, opened by the Russian ambassador. Arts & Entertainment (Bollywood): Akanksha Puri celebrated her birthday with a Seychelles getaway and the release of her Gujarati song “Ghammar Ghagro.” Local Sports: Seychelles Football Federation leagues kicked off with a high-scoring start, including Revengers’ early pace and Au Cap United’s 8–0 win.

Seychelles Tourism & Travel Trade: Club Med rewarded top travel advisors with an exclusive seven-night Indian Ocean famil across Mauritius and Seychelles, featuring Club Med Seychelles and La Plantation d’Albion, plus watersports, evening entertainment and the Sunset Ritual beach party. Wildlife Photography (Global, Seychelles-relevant): Wildlife Photographer of the Year (62nd edition) shared a sneak peek of its 100 winning images after a record 65,403 entries, with the full exhibition running 16 Oct 2026–11 Jul 2027 in London. Conservation & Knowledge Access: A call to digitise Africa’s herbarium collections warns that much botanical data remains locked away offline, including in western Indian Ocean island states such as Seychelles. India–Seychelles Blue Economy Talks: Seychelles and India agreed to deepen cooperation on fisheries and aquaculture, including tuna fisheries, hatcheries, stock assessment, post-harvest tech, marine conservation, and digital monitoring—plus interest in a dedicated fisheries/aquaculture MoU and capacity-building. Arts & Culture (Local learning): Russian Flag Day was marked at the Seychelles Tourism Academy with workshops, Russian-language performances, and a cultural programme for about 100 students. Entertainment & Media (Seychelles connection): Akanksha Puri celebrated her birthday with a Seychelles getaway while releasing her Gujarati song “Ghammar Ghagro.”

Music & Film in Seychelles: Bollywood actress Akanksha Puri is spending her birthday in Seychelles, tied to the release of her Gujarati song “Ghammar Ghagro,” turning the islands into a personal launchpad for new music. Blue Economy Diplomacy: India and Seychelles held a high-level fisheries and aquaculture meeting in New Delhi, with both sides pushing for a dedicated MoU, a structured work plan, and joint projects spanning tuna fisheries, hatcheries, stock assessment, post-harvest tech, marine conservation, and training. Wildlife Photography: London’s Natural History Museum revealed standout Wildlife Photographer of the Year images ahead of the 16 October exhibition, with winners set for 13 September—nature fans get a preview of the competition’s most-lauded shots. Sports Heritage: Seychelles NATION marks its 50th anniversary by revisiting sporting history for August 26, spotlighting how sport has shaped the islands’ public life. Russian Culture in Seychelles: Russian Flag Day celebrations at the Seychelles Tourism Academy brought about 100 students into Russian-language culture, songs, and a tricolour bracelet workshop led by teachers and opened by the Russian ambassador.