AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Health: A new push for crowd control and “travel green” rules is spreading across popular destinations, with caps, booking systems and cruise limits aimed at protecting residents and fragile sites—an issue Seychelles visitors will feel as Indian Ocean travel rebounds. Seychelles in the spotlight: The Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index ranks Seychelles as Africa’s most prosperous country, citing strong healthcare, education and environmental performance alongside political stability. Energy costs & public services: UNCTAD warns that rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could add about US$20bn a year to fuel import bills for vulnerable economies, forcing trade-offs that can hit healthcare and other essentials—especially for small island states like Seychelles. Sports & training ties: Seychelles’ Youth and Sport Minister says cooperation with Russia is strengthening, including athlete training and coach development, plus education links in areas like medicine and tourism. Regional finance: Afreximbank appoints Peter Adeshola Olowononi as director for Southern Africa, covering Seychelles, with a background that includes support for healthcare and infrastructure projects. Food & wellness angle: A chef Q&A highlights how “flavour, medicine, nourishment” and yin breathwork are shaping kitchen calm and plant-based cooking approaches.
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