AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConservation: A new survey estimates nearly 183,000 giant tortoises on Aldabra, the world’s largest free-roaming population and a striking recovery from fewer than 1,000 in the 19th century. Motorsport: Joshua Cosgrow and Keanu Teeroomooljee made history as Seychelles’ first official karting representatives in Angola, both earning classified finishes. Sport: Weightlifter Chloé Testa won six medals at the African Youth and Junior Championships. Seychelles’ women were also eliminated from the LA 2028 football qualifiers after Kenya’s 22-0 aggregate win; the beach soccer team lost 6-2 to Malawi. Connectivity and Trade: Airtel Africa reaffirmed investment in Seychelles’ digital network, including 5G, while the first shipment of dried sea cucumber to China under zero tariffs marked a boost for local exporters. Business and Law: BitMEX, whose operator is based in Seychelles, faces a £20 million UK lawsuit over alleged unauthorized derivatives trading and customer losses. Community: Restoration work is under way at Baie Ste Anne playing field, with improved levelling planned to support football on Praslin.
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