AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaritime Security: Seychelles is raising the alarm over renewed Somali piracy and fresh risks along key shipping routes, a direct concern for regional trade and logistics. Aviation Connectivity: IndiGo will launch daily Mumbai–Dar es Salaam flights from 20 November, adding Tanzania to its Africa network that already includes Nairobi, Mauritius and Seychelles—boosting business, tourism and education links. Tourism Strategy: Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) held its annual marketing meeting, reporting a July–August rebound and pushing market diversification for 2027 after Middle East disruptions. Renewables Cooperation: Seychelles and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) strengthened ties to accelerate solar PV and renewable energy adoption. Blue Economy & Training: DMI is scaling up training as blue economy investments grow. Industry Policy: Cabinet approved VAT amendments in Seychelles, extending exemptions tied to farming, fishing and construction-related services. Fisheries Compliance: Mauritius approved tougher fisheries electronic reporting rules to curb IUU fishing, including mandatory repairs and restrictions when ERS units fail. Trade & Food Safety: Taiwan rejected U.S. frozen beef tongue shipments after parasite findings, ordering return or destruction and tightening inspections.
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