AGP Executive Report

Karting: Autosport Seychelles unveiled 12 new karts, widening grassroots motorsport opportunities for children. Public Media: Seychelles’ new broadcasting law has drawn press-freedom concerns over presidential influence on the public broadcaster’s leadership and funding. Women’s Football: Seychelles opened its LA 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign with an 11-0 loss to Kenya; the teams meet again in the return leg. Visual Arts: Painter Terry Moncherry is inspiring the next generation through his work. Creative Education: A Teachers’ Week bazaar brought schools and training institutions together to share projects, skills and creative ideas.

Public Media: Seychelles’ new broadcasting law promises editorial independence, but media-freedom groups warn that giving the president a role in appointing the broadcaster’s leadership could weaken its autonomy. Art Education: Seychellois artist and teacher Terry Moncherry is nurturing young talent at Mont Fleuri Primary, using art to inspire pupils and help them discover their creativity. Teachers’ Creativity: A Teachers’ Week bazaar brought schools and training institutes together to share projects, skills and ideas, including work from the Seychelles Institute of Art and Design. Living Culture: A local writer argues visitors should experience Seychelles beyond its resorts — through Creole food, music, stories and the warmth of a shared meal.

Motorsport: Two Seychellois officials are heading overseas for FIA-funded marshal training, while the country’s first karting drivers prepare for international competition. Women’s Football: Seychelles opened its 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign with an 11-0 defeat to Kenya in the first leg. Art & Education: Artist and teacher Terry Moncherry is nurturing children’s creativity at Mont Fleuri Primary School; a Teachers’ Week bazaar also showcased creativity and projects from local schools and professional centres. Seychellois Culture: A local writer urges tourism operators to let visitors experience everyday island life through home-cooked Creole food, music and conversation.

Aldabra Conservation: A new survey estimates nearly 183,000 giant tortoises live on Aldabra Atoll—more than Seychelles’ human population. Researchers say the count reflects improved monitoring, not a sudden population boom. Island Culture: A local writer argues visitors should experience Seychelles through its home cooking, music and shared stories, not just its attractions. Creative Classrooms: A Teachers’ Week bazaar showcased projects and talents from schools and training institutions, including the Seychelles Institute of Art and Design. Seychellois Art: Artist and teacher Terry Moncherry is using lessons at Mont Fleuri Primary to inspire children and nurture their creativity. Tortoise Spotlight: Scientists studying Jonathan, the Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be 194, have identified genetic traits linked to DNA repair, energy production and other processes associated with longevity.

Creative Classrooms: A Teachers’ Week bazaar at the International Conference Centre Seychelles showcased school projects, skills and ideas, with the Seychelles Institute of Art and Design among the participants. Culture Beyond the Resorts: Mandy Bertin argues visitors should experience everyday Seychellois life, from home-cooked Creole dishes and shared stories to music and warm hospitality. Art Education: Artist and Mont Fleuri Primary teacher Terry Moncherry is using art to inspire pupils and help them discover their creative talents. Creole Music: A recent commentary celebrates the World Creole Music Festival as a gathering that honours culture, heritage and community.

Seychelles-born Jonathan: Scientists have sequenced the nearly 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise’s genome, finding unusual genetic traits linked to DNA repair, insulin regulation and other aging processes. Art in the Classroom: Seychellois artist and Mont Fleuri Primary teacher Terry Moncherry is using art to nurture children’s creativity and help them discover their talents. Creole Culture: A commentary revisits the World Creole Music Festival’s roots and its role in celebrating culture, heritage and community; another feature highlights Kreolite through five colours and five voices.

Arts Education: Seychellois artist and Mont Fleuri Primary teacher Terry Moncherry is using art to inspire children and help them discover their creativity. Sailing: The Star Sailors League has moved its Emerging Nations Programme training centre to Seychelles, where sailors from Senegal, Madagascar, Tanzania and Libya are building skills and national teams. Festival Kreol: Spektak 5 Kouler will bring five veteran Seychellois performers — Stephen Eliza, Vincent Eliza, Carlos Dorasamy, Barry Barra and Jean-Daniel Barra — together for a celebration of music, friendship and Kreolite.

Sailing in Seychelles: SSL has moved its Emerging Nations Programme training centre to the islands, bringing teams from Senegal, Madagascar, Tanzania and Libya for intensive crew sailing and national-team building. Digital economy push: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie backed stronger governance and investment links to turn Africa’s digital ambitions into jobs and opportunities, with discussions on AI-ready frameworks. Festival Kreol 2026 music: “Spektak 5 Kouler” lines up five long-running Seychellois voices—Stephen Eliza, Vincent Eliza, Carlos Dorasamy, Barry Barra and Jean-Daniel Barra—for a headline Kreolite celebration. Sports development on Praslin: The Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop for 19 Praslin athletes, focused on responsibilities in sport. Local arts & language: A feature traces how French-based Creoles developed into distinct languages—history, structure, and community—highlighting Creole as a full language, not a “broken” version. Festival Kreol governance note: A commentary revisits how institutional due process shaped early World Creole Festival funding and decisions.

Seychelles & Digital Economy: President Patrick Herminie and the AU/Seychelles push for investment, stronger governance and practical tech access to turn Africa’s digital ambitions into jobs and trade. Festival & Culture: Seychelles marks African Initiative’s third anniversary with an island exhibition spanning politics, culture, sport, education, humanitarian aid, city life and nature—highlighting media partnerships that connect communities. Kreolite Music Spotlight: Festival Kreol 2026’s Spektak 5 Kouler lines up five voices shaping Seychelles music for 25+ years, bringing Kreolite pride to one stage. Creole Language Roots: A feature explains how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own histories and structures—more than just vocabulary. Sports & Clean Sport: Praslin athletes get anti-doping and injury-prevention training from the Seychelles Athletes’ Commission, supporting safer careers. Football (Regional Link): Kenya’s interim Starlets coach names a provisional squad ahead of Olympic qualifiers versus Seychelles, setting the stage for the next cross-island clash. Cyber Safety (Local Relevance): Reports warn of AI-driven phishing and abuse of ChatGPT Custom GPTs to deliver malware—an urgent reminder for online security.

Digital Economy & Governance: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie backed stronger links between governance, investment and technology at Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, arguing digital transformation must create real jobs and wider access to connectivity. Seychelles-India Cultural Ties: A feature marks 50 years of Seychelles–India diplomacy through shared temple life, festivals and cuisine, highlighting the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple on Mahé and ongoing cultural exchange. Festival Kreol Music Spotlight: Festival Kreol 2026 gets a major sound moment with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychellois voices together on one stage. Clean Sport on Praslin: Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop for 19 Praslin athletes, focusing on responsibilities in sport. SAC Sports Update: Praslin athletes also featured in SAC-related coverage as local football pathways connect to wider regional squads. Media & Partnerships: African Initiative marked its third anniversary with Seychelles-based participation, including a special exhibition spanning politics, culture, sport, education and humanitarian aid. Travel Wellness Trend: A National Geographic Traveller piece spotlights how Indian Ocean wellness is shifting from “spa days” to landscape-led rituals—relevant to Seychelles’ own visitor experience.

Seychelles–India Cultural Ties: A feature marks 50 years of diplomatic links with India by spotlighting shared festivals, temple life on Mahé, and Indian-influenced Seychellois food traditions. Festival Kreol 2026 Music: “Spektak 5 Kouler” lines up five long-running voices for a headline Kreolite celebration, bringing together Stephen Eliza, Vincent Eliza, Carlos Dorasamy, Barry Barra and Jean-Daniel Barra. Local Sports & Clean Sport: The Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop for Praslin athletes, reinforcing responsibilities alongside performance. Digital Economy in Seychelles: President Wavel Ramkalawan and AU Seychelles president push for stronger governance and investment to grow the digital economy, with leaders calling for tech that creates jobs and opportunity. International Wellness Trend: A National Geographic Traveller piece looks at how Indian Ocean wellness is shifting from classic spa routines to landscape-led rituals and deeper “presence” experiences across Seychelles and neighbours. Regional Media Spotlight: African Initiative marks its third anniversary with Seychelles-linked events and exhibitions, highlighting politics, culture, sport, education and humanitarian work.

Seychelles–India Cultural Links: Seychelles and India marked 50 years of diplomatic ties with a spotlight on shared culture, from the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple on Mahé to festivals like Thaipoosam Kavadi and Ganesh Chaturthi, plus Indian influences in Seychellois cuisine. Festival Kreol 2026 Music: Festival Kreol’s headline moment is set with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychellois voices together on one stage—Stephen Eliza, Vincent Eliza, Carlos Dorasamy, Barry Barra and Jean-Daniel Barra. Sports & Clean Sport on Praslin: The Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop for 19 Praslin athletes, under Socga, reinforcing responsibilities in sport. Football Friendly: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in the first FIFA international friendly at Stade Linite, with goals from Adhavan Raja Mohan (penalty and free kick) and Dillon de Silva. Media & Community Spotlight: African Initiative marked its third anniversary with Seychelles-based celebrations and an exhibition covering politics, culture, sport, education, humanitarian aid, city life and nature. Digital Economy (Local Leadership): President Patrick Herminie backed stronger governance and investment-tech links to turn Africa’s digital push into jobs and opportunities, with a Seychelles perspective.

Digital Economy & Governance: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie backed stronger governance and investment links to turn Africa’s digital push into jobs and trade, stressing practical benefits for citizens at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium in New York. Media & Culture Diplomacy: African Initiative marked its third anniversary with Seychelles ministers and diplomats, including an island exhibition spanning politics, culture, sport, education, humanitarian aid, city life and nature—an arts-and-media bridge with real local visibility. Creole Music Spotlight: Festival Kreol 2026 gets a major boost with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychellois voices together for a celebration of Kreolite and community. Sports, Clean Sport Education: Praslin athletes joined an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop led by the Seychelles Athletes’ Commission, reinforcing responsibilities alongside performance. Football (Regional Link): Kenya’s Harambee Starlets named a provisional squad under interim coach Godfrey Oduor ahead of Olympic qualifiers against Seychelles, setting up a key cross-island sporting storyline. Language & Heritage: A feature explores how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own histories and structures—useful context for Seychelles’ own Creole identity.

Digital Payments & Stablecoins: XT Exchange is rolling out XT Pay “Scan to Pay,” letting eligible users spend USDT from their Spot accounts via local QR networks—aimed at making stablecoin spending feel like normal checkout. Digital Economy & Governance: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie backed calls at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium for governance that keeps pace with AI, so digital growth turns into jobs, trade, and real citizen benefits. Creole Culture & Language: A feature traces how French-based Creoles formed and diverged—highlighting that Creoles are full, rule-governed languages, not “broken” French. Festival Kreol Spotlight: Festival Kreol 2026 gets a major music moment with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychelles voices onto one stage. Sports & Clean Sport: Praslin athletes attended a Seychelles Athletes’ Commission workshop on anti-doping, injury prevention, and athlete responsibilities. Seychelles in International Football: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in a FIFA friendly at Stade Linite, with the return match set for the same venue. Seychelles-India Cultural Ties: A roundup marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with shared temple festivals, cuisine links, and ongoing cultural exchange.

Digital Economy & Governance: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie urged African leaders to link governance, investment and technology to turn digital ambitions into jobs and trade at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium in New York. Media & Culture Diplomacy: African Initiative marked its third anniversary with Seychelles-based celebrations, including a special exhibition spanning politics, culture, sport, education, humanitarian aid, city life and nature—while Russian diplomats also praised the agency’s Russia–Africa information bridge. Language & Heritage: A feature explores how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own histories and structures, highlighting why Creole–French differences go beyond vocabulary. Wellness Trends in the Indian Ocean: National Geographic Traveller spotlights a shift from classic spa routines to nature-led rituals and diagnostic wellness across Seychelles and neighbours. Festival Kreol Music: Festival Kreol 2026’s “Spektak 5 Kouler” lines up five long-running Seychellois voices for a career-spanning celebration of Kreolite. Sports & Community: Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop for 19 Praslin athletes, reinforcing responsibilities in sport. International Football Friendly: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in the first FIFA friendly at Stade Linite, with Seychelles set to host the second match at the same venue.

Creole & French Roots: A new explainer traces how French-based Creoles became full languages, not “broken French,” outlining the shift from contact to pidgin to creole. Festival Kreol 2026 Music: Festival Kreol’s headline moment is set with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychellois voices together on one stage. Local Sport, Clean Sport Focus: Praslin athletes took part in an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop led by the Seychelles Athletes’ Commission, aimed at safer, more responsible careers. Seychelles–India Cultural Links: A feature revisits 50 years of Seychelles–India ties through temple festivals, shared cuisine, and ongoing cultural exchange. Media & Community Spotlight: African Initiative marked its third anniversary with an exhibition in Seychelles highlighting culture, sport, education, humanitarian work, and local initiatives. Air Seychelles Route Disruption: Reports say Mauritius denied landing clearance for an Israel-bound Air Seychelles flight, forcing cancellation amid “political and diplomatic considerations.” International Friendly Result: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in a FIFA international friendly at Stade Linite, with the second match set for the same venue.