AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGuinness & Seychelles wildlife: Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise—now living on St Helena—has been named a Guinness World Records “Icon,” with Guinness calling his age a conservative estimate of 194 years (born around 1832). Vets say he’s in great condition, and the award comes after earlier false reports of his death. World Crocodile Day: June 17 marked World Crocodile Day, spotlighting crocodiles and their relatives and urging attention to habitat loss, hunting, and human conflict. Seychelles in the spotlight via travel TV: Emerald Cruises’ new yacht Emerald Kaia is set to feature on Getaway with Jules Lund, including cruises that stop in the Seychelles archipelago. Local sport: The Seychelles Table Tennis Association’s Open Challenge Competition drew players across primary, secondary, and seniors categories, part of Independence anniversary sporting activities. Arts & culture link: A first Seychelles–Russia chess tournament was held in Victoria, timed for Russia Day and the 50th anniversary of Seychelles–Russia diplomatic ties.
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