AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Governance: Seychelles has reinstated the Seychelles Tourism Board and appointed Vesna Rakic as CEO (effective May 15, 2026), with the STB Bill 2026 giving the body a renewed mandate to market Seychelles as a sustainable destination and strengthen long-term industry resilience. Climate & Built Environment: A new study highlights how “cool roofs” can cut indoor temperatures by about 3–4°C during peak heat, improving sleep and health outcomes—an approach that matters for island housing resilience. Defence & Regional Security: The PRAGATI 2026 multilateral exercise concluded in Meghalaya, with over 400 troops from 13 countries (including Seychelles) training in counter-terrorism and interoperability drills, alongside a defence equipment showcase aimed at boosting regional cooperation and exports. Maritime Finance: India’s Sagarmala Finance Corporation is set to issue the country’s first “blue bond” to fund ocean- and water-related projects, with Seychelles cited as among island nations that have used similar debt tools. Energy Leadership: Eskom appointed telecoms veteran Junaid Munshi as Group Executive for Distribution (from June 1), bringing experience from Cable & Wireless Seychelles into South Africa’s power sector reforms.
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