AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU-ESA Trade Deal: The EU has concluded a modernised Economic Partnership Agreement with Eastern and Southern Africa, upgrading services trade and opening more predictable market access for sectors including financial services—an important signal for Seychelles’ offshore economy. Seychelles Governance: Lya Docteur has been re-appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority, reinforcing leadership continuity at SPGA. Maritime Security & Cooperation: India’s INS Tarkash docked at Port Victoria, highlighting growing India–Seychelles defence and maritime partnership. Health & Maternal Care: Seychelles and Eritrea adopted Abbott’s WHO prequalified Determine Antenatal Care Panel to support “one visit, one test, three results” screening for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B. Trade & Chemicals Capacity: Seychelles ran a two-day training workshop to strengthen how hazardous chemicals are identified and managed, supported by UNDP under a GEF-funded regional project. Crypto Court Fallout: A Seychelles court ruling against KuCoin over delisted CHP tokens remains unpaid, with the investor seeking further legal action and renewed scrutiny on exchange handling of customer assets. Parks & Biosecurity: Seychelles continues tightening biosecurity at Mahé’s airport and jetty to protect outer islands like Aldabra and Assomption from invasive species.
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