Film & Education: Save Our Seas Foundation’s Lekol Zil Sesel marked five years of the D’Arros Experience with a film screening at Dockland Auditorium, Victoria—highlighting outdoor learning and hands-on science that reconnect students with Seychelles’ marine environment. Sport & Independence Celebrations: Seychelles Independence Day International Beach Soccer Tournament kicked off at Roche Caïman, organised by the SFF and the National Day committee, bringing local and international teams into the 50th-anniversary spotlight. Marine Conservation: A new study warns that abandoned drifting fish aggregating devices (FADs) can smash into coral reefs and threaten wildlife, even inside marine protected areas—raising fresh urgency for sustainable tuna fishing. National Culture & Community: Local Food Fest 2026 expands to four days (June 26–29) for the Golden Jubilee, with Creole-inspired food, cultural showcases, entertainment and interactive activities. Constitution Day: Seychelles marked Constitution Day (June 18) with President Patrick Herminie raising the flag and laying a foundation stone on La Digue, reflecting on the 1993 constitution’s multi-party system and three national languages. Arts-Adjacent Travel Media: Emerald Cruises’ new yacht Emerald Kaia is set to feature on TV travel show Getaway, with episodes airing June 20 and 27, including Seychelles in its Indian Ocean season. Global Spotlight: Seychelles giant tortoise Jonathan, born around 1832, was named a Guinness World Records Icon—an international feel-good moment for the islands’ living heritage.