AGP Executive Report

Starlink in Seychelles: The Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority has opened the telecom market to Starlink via a soft launch at State House, aiming to boost reliable broadband in harder-to-reach areas while keeping consumer protection and fair competition front and centre. Coral Reef Recovery: A Mauritius-and-Seychelles coral restoration push, backed by the Adaptation Fund and UNDP, is rebuilding damaged reefs with coastal communities at the heart as bleaching events in 1998, 2016 and 2024 continue to bite. Seychelles Tech & Finance: VCG Markets says it has secured a Seychelles licence from the FSA as it expands across emerging markets, while BitMEX’s September shutdown and a lawsuit over alleged liquidation and collateral issues keep crypto exchange risk in focus. Regional Digital Skills: Eastern African prosecutors and partners are training across borders on investigating and prosecuting crypto-related crime, including how to handle virtual asset material in court. Sustainable Yachting: SEA Index® expands its CO₂ certification models for more yacht types, including smaller vessels and multihulls, with methodology now accessible to a wider fleet.

Starlink in Seychelles: Seychelles has opened its telecom market to Starlink, with a soft launch at State House and SCRA oversight aimed at boosting reliable, affordable satellite broadband—especially where traditional infrastructure is hard to deploy. Coral Reef Recovery: A Mauritius–Seychelles coral restoration push, backed by the Adaptation Fund and UNDP, is rebuilding damaged reefs while putting coastal communities at the centre to help fight climate-driven bleaching. Seychelles Crypto Regulation & Growth: VCG Markets says it has secured a Seychelles licence from the FSA, as the regulator tightens capital and compliance rules for brokers. Crypto Trading Moves: BitMEX is set to shut down on 23 September 2026, while a US lawsuit seeks return of 622 BTC tied to alleged liquidation and internal trading practices. AI Trading Tools: Acuity Trading and Bullwaves (Seychelles-regulated) announced integration of Acuity’s market intelligence suite. Ocean & Disaster Readiness: UNESCO-IOC trained tsunami preparedness facilitators across the North-West Indian Ocean, including Seychelles. Local Nature Education: Curieuse Island hosted the Erasmus GreenTraINT Summer School on sustainable agroforestry and conservation.

Starlink in Seychelles: The Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority has authorised Starlink to operate locally, with a soft launch at State House and a push for better broadband access in harder-to-reach areas. Coral Reef Restoration: A UNDP-backed Coral Restoration Project across Mauritius, Seychelles and Rodrigues aims to rebuild damaged reefs with coastal communities at the centre, after major bleaching in 1998, 2016 and 2024. Tsunami Preparedness: UNESCO-IOC trained facilitators in Bali, including Seychelles participants, to strengthen North-West Indian Ocean tsunami readiness. Crypto Court Fight: BitMEX customers are pursuing a class action in New York seeking the return of 622.66 BTC, alleging liquidations and internal trading practices during its wind-down ahead of September closure. VCG Markets Licensing: VCG Markets says it has secured a Seychelles licence from the FSA as it expands in emerging markets, while Seychelles tightens capital and compliance rules. Local Tech & Learning: Curieuse Island hosted an Erasmus GreenTraINT summer school on sustainable agroforestry and conservation, and the First Lady opened a Seychelles chess tournament marking International Chess Day.

Starlink in Seychelles: The Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority says households and businesses can now subscribe to Starlink after a soft launch at State House, as the government pushes digital transformation and aims to improve connectivity in harder-to-reach areas. Coral reef recovery: A regional coral restoration effort across Mauritius and Seychelles, backed by the Adaptation Fund and UNDP, is rebuilding damaged reefs with coastal communities at the centre to help fight climate impacts like bleaching. GreenTraINT at Curieuse: The Erasmus GreenTraINT Summer School visited Curieuse Island, highlighting international training in sustainable agroforestry and conservation with local partners including the University of Seychelles and Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture. VCG Markets Seychelles licence: Finance Magnates reports VCG Markets has received a Seychelles licence from the FSA, expanding its regulatory footprint as it targets growth in emerging markets. Crypto trading shake-ups: BitMEX will shut down on 23 September 2026, while Zoomex promotes Contract Grid trading for sideways markets. Maritime safety: A report says East Africa prosecutors are training together to tackle crypto-related crime, and another notes a major high-seas drug seizure linked to satellite-coordinated smuggling.

Satellite Internet for Seychelles: Starlink has officially entered Seychelles’ telecom market after a soft launch at State House, with the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority saying it will operate under local rules and help boost connectivity in harder-to-reach areas. Biodiversity & Field Science: The Seychelles Islands Foundation highlights “opportunistic sightings” in the Vallée de Mai, noting many species are still too rarely seen for dedicated monitoring. Sustainable Agriculture Training: Curieuse Island hosted the Erasmus GreenTraINT Summer School, bringing universities and the SPGA together to strengthen agroforestry, livestock, and biodiversity skills. Crypto Exchange Shutdown: BitMEX will close on 23 September 2026, telling users to close positions and withdraw funds with no extensions. Maritime Carbon Certification: SEA Index® expanded its CO₂ emissions assessment models to cover more yacht types, extending certification across a wider recreational fleet. Regional Tech Capacity: Eastern African prosecutors began training in Nairobi to improve investigations and court handling of crypto-related financial crime. Tsunami Preparedness: UNESCO-IOC ran a regional training of facilitators in Bali, with Seychelles among participating countries.

Connectivity in Seychelles: Starlink has officially entered the Seychelles telecom market after a soft launch at State House, with the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority saying it’s authorised and will operate under local rules—aiming to boost reliable broadband, especially where traditional infrastructure is harder to build. Crypto trading shake-up: BitMEX, owned by Seychelles-based HDR Global Trading, will shut down on 23 September 2026, telling users to close positions and withdraw funds with no extensions. Range-trading tools: Zoomex launched Contract Grid, designed to help crypto traders generate returns in sideways, range-bound markets by automatically buying and selling across set price levels. Regional enforcement training: Eastern African prosecutors began a coordinated training in Nairobi to improve investigations and court handling of crypto-related crimes, including money laundering and cross-border financial offences. Disaster preparedness: UNESCO-IOC trained tsunami preparedness facilitators in Bali, with Seychelles among participating countries. Local tech & education: Seychelles’ First Lady opened an inter-school chess tournament for International Chess Day, linking the game to critical thinking and digital-age learning. Energy reliability watch: Cyprus activated rotating load-shedding with detailed group lists as demand outpaced generation.

Starlink in Seychelles: The satellite internet provider has officially entered the Seychelles telecom market after a soft launch at State House, with SCRA saying it’s authorized under local rules and should boost connectivity in harder-to-reach areas. Crypto trading shake-up: BitMEX, owned by Seychelles-based HDR Global Trading Limited, will shut down on 23 September 2026, telling users to close positions and withdraw funds. Range-trading tools: Zoomex launched Contract Grid, aiming to help crypto traders profit during sideways markets by automatically buying and selling within a set price range. AI for traders in Seychelles: Excent Capital partnered with BridgeWise to add free AI-powered market analysis on its platform. Regional enforcement push: Eastern African prosecutors began training in Nairobi to improve investigations and court handling of crypto crime and cross-border virtual asset cases. Tsunami readiness: UNESCO-IOC ran a training of facilitators in Bali that included Seychelles participants to strengthen North-West Indian Ocean tsunami preparedness. Energy reliability: Cyprus activated rotating power cuts with a published full list of affected areas. Local governance & culture: Nana Yaa Akyaa II was officially outdoored as the new Asantehemaa, marking a major traditional leadership transition.

Connectivity in Seychelles: Starlink has officially entered the Seychelles telecom market after a soft launch at State House, with the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority saying it’s authorised under local rules—aiming to boost reliable broadband, especially where traditional infrastructure is harder to build. Crypto trading shake-up: BitMEX, owned by Seychelles-based HDR Global Trading Limited, will shut down on 23 September 2026; users are told to close positions and withdraw funds with no extensions. Seychelles-linked crypto tech: Zoomex rolled out “Contract Grid” to help traders target sideways markets by automatically buying and selling within a set range. Maritime climate standards: SEA Index® expanded its CO₂ certification models with new benchmarks for smaller vessels and multihulls, widening access for the recreational yachting sector. AI for traders: Excent Capital partnered with BridgeWise to offer free AI-powered market analysis on its platform. Regional enforcement training: Eastern African prosecutors began a coordinated training in Nairobi to improve investigations and court handling of crypto-related financial crime.

Starlink in Seychelles: Seychelles has officially opened its telecom market to Starlink after a soft launch at State House, with the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority saying satellite broadband will strengthen connectivity in areas where traditional infrastructure is harder to deploy, while operating under local consumer protection and technical standards. Cybercrime Training: Prosecutors across Eastern Africa began a coordinated, five-day push in Nairobi to improve investigations and court handling of crypto-related crime, including money laundering, fraud, corruption and terrorism financing. Local Fintech Upgrade: Excent Capital (Seychelles) partnered with BridgeWise to add free, AI-powered market analysis to its platform for all traders. Crypto Scam Update: Three men in London were jailed for a fake police crypto scam that stole over £4M from eight victims, including spending linked to travel and luxury purchases. Energy Watch: Cyprus activated rotating power cuts with detailed area groupings as demand exceeded generation capacity. Tourism Tech & Travel: SEA Index® expanded CO₂ certification coverage for more recreational yachts, while G Adventures added 16 coastal trips to its Geluxe Collection.

Starlink in Seychelles: The government has soft-launched Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, with Starlink now authorized under SCRA rules—aimed at boosting reliable broadband in harder-to-reach areas and supporting the digital transformation agenda. CO₂ Yacht Certification: SEA Index® (from Yacht Club de Monaco) expands its CO₂ emissions assessment to more vessel types, including smaller boats and multihulls, with new benchmark models developed with Lloyd’s Register. Crypto Trading Tools: Zoomex rolled out Contract Grid to help traders target sideways, range-bound markets by automating buys and sells across a set price range. Regional Crypto Crime Training: Eastern African prosecutors and investigators met in Nairobi for training on virtual-asset investigations, blockchain-related court work, and cross-border financial crime cases. Tsunami Preparedness: UNESCO-IOC trained facilitators in Bali, including participants from Seychelles, to strengthen tsunami readiness across the North-West Indian Ocean. Energy Disruptions Abroad: Cyprus activated rotating power cuts with a published list of affected areas. Travel Tech & Data: G Adventures expanded its Geluxe Collection with 16 new coastal trips, leaning into active shoreline experiences.

Satellite Internet for Seychelles: Starlink has officially entered Seychelles’ telecom market after a soft launch at State House, with the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority saying it will operate under local rules and help boost connectivity in harder-to-reach areas. Digital Safety & Skills: UNESCO-IOC held a regional training of tsunami preparedness facilitators in Bali, with Seychelles among participating countries strengthening local response capacity. Crypto Crime Crackdown: Eastern African prosecutors began a Nairobi training to improve investigations and court handling of virtual-asset crimes, including cross-border financial offences. Local Tech & Trading Tools: Seychelles-based Excent Capital partnered with BridgeWise to offer AI-powered investment analysis to traders via its platform. Market Tech: Zoomex promoted “Contract Grid” trading aimed at range-bound crypto markets, while Acuity Trading announced integration with Bullwaves to deliver structured market intelligence. Energy Disruptions Abroad: Cyprus published full lists of rotating power-cut areas as demand outpaced supply. Travel & Tourism Tech: Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos plans an AFCON 2027 push, linking tour operators across East and West Africa to build joint football tourism packages.

Satellite Internet for Seychelles: Starlink has entered the Seychelles market via a soft launch at State House, with SCRA saying it’s authorized under local telecom rules to boost reliable connectivity, especially in harder-to-reach areas. Crypto Trading Tools: Zoomex launched Contract Grid, aimed at helping traders potentially profit in sideways, range-bound crypto markets by automatically buying and selling within set levels. Tsunami Preparedness Training: UNESCO-IOC brought together tsunami experts and facilitators in Bali, including participants from Seychelles, to strengthen regional readiness across the North-West Indian Ocean. Local Tech & Finance Partnerships: Excent Capital says it’s offering free AI-powered market analysis through a partnership with BridgeWise, while Seychelles-regulated trading platform Bullwaves is integrating Acuity’s market intelligence suite. Cybercrime Watch: Three men in London were jailed for a “fake police” crypto scam that stole over £4M from victims, including spending on luxury travel and goods. Power Reliability Updates: Cyprus announced rotating load-shedding with detailed affected-area group lists as demand outpaced generation. Blue Economy Link: A report highlights India–Seychelles cooperation after PM Modi’s June visit, pointing to maritime, digital payments, and development finance opportunities.

Energy & Power Reliability: Cyprus has started rotating load-shedding with 30-minute cuts, splitting Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca–Famagusta and Paphos into many geographic groups, with full lists published by the Electricity Authority. Seychelles Fintech & Trading Tools: Excent Capital (Seychelles) partnered with BridgeWise to offer free AI-powered investment analysis on its platform, while Zoomex promoted Contract Grid trading for sideways markets and Bitget highlighted TradFi growth plus an upgraded AI briefing for crypto and US equities. Space & Private Launches: India’s Skyroot Aerospace successfully inserted six customer satellites into low Earth orbit with Vikram-1, underscoring the rise of private orbital launch capability. Blue Economy & Regional Links: A new analysis reviews India–Seychelles cooperation after PM Modi’s June visit, focusing on blue economy, maritime capacity and digital payments. STEM in Schools: Seychelles’ First Lady opened an inter-school chess tournament for International Chess Day, backing critical thinking and community learning. Cyber & Fraud Alerts: UK courts jailed a fake-police crypto gang that stole over £4M from victims via phone scams and fake police websites. Wildlife Trade Crackdown: Singapore authorities reported TikTok/Telegram sales of illegal tortoises, including Seychelles-native Aldabra giants, routed through Malaysia. Travel Tech & Tourism Demand: Expedia’s 2026 Island Hot List points to surging interest in fast-rising islands, including St. Lucia and Porto Santo, based on flight and property searches plus social buzz.

Crypto Trading Tools: Zoomex is promoting its Contract Grid strategy, designed to profit in sideways markets by automatically buying and selling as prices move through set levels. Seychelles Fintech & AI: Excent Capital says AI-powered market analysis from BridgeWise is now free on its site, aiming to make research easier for traders. Crypto Market Mood: Crypto VC funding stayed active in July at about $1.2B, even as DeFi funding hit its lowest quarterly level since late 2023. Digital Finance in Seychelles: A separate Seychelles-focused brief argues digital finance can help connect the island economy, modernise services, and reduce tourism-linked vulnerabilities. Cybercrime Warning: UK courts jailed three men for a £4M “fake police” crypto scam, where victims were tricked into transferring funds to lookalike police accounts. Energy & Resilience: Cyprus activated rotating 30-minute load-shedding across dozens of local groups after severe supply deficits. Blue Economy Link: A report revisits India–Seychelles cooperation after PM Modi’s June visit, highlighting deals across development finance, digital payments, maritime work, and agriculture.

Seychelles-linked fintech & trading tech: Acuity Trading says Bullwaves (Equitex Capital Limited, authorised and regulated by Seychelles’ Financial Services Authority) will integrate Acuity Intelligence for structured market, event and trade insights across web and MetaTrader 5. AI for markets: Excent Capital partners with BridgeWise to offer free AI-powered market analysis on its platform, aiming to make company research easier for traders. TradFi meets crypto: Bitget reports nearly $70B in TradFi perpetual volume in Q2 2026, citing TokenInsight data and highlighting its push into tokenized equities. Crypto fraud crackdown: UK courts jailed three men for a £4m “fake police” crypto scam, using convincing police websites and calls to push victims into transferring funds. Seychelles in the news beyond tech: A Singapore case found illegal tortoises being sold via TikTok/Telegram, including Aldabra giant tortoises native to Seychelles. Blue economy angle: A new analysis looks at India–Seychelles blue economy cooperation after Modi’s June visit, spanning maritime, digital payments and development finance.

Seychelles Tech & Finance: Excent Capital partners with BridgeWise to add free AI-powered market analysis to its trading platform, aiming to bring “institutional-grade” company research to all visitors. Crypto Markets: Bitget says TradFi perpetuals hit nearly $70B in Q2 2026, while it also rolls out an AI briefing feature to help users digest both crypto and US equities ahead of earnings season. Prop-Trading Research: Octrado publishes a study estimating the retail prop-trading market at $4.0–$4.5B, with a wider ecosystem near $20B, citing rapid growth in retail trading apps and OTC FX. Cybercrime & Scams: UK courts jail three men for a £4M “fake police” crypto scam, where victims were tricked into transferring funds to bogus police accounts. Maritime Security: East Africa’s coast faces a growing threat from unregistered vessels used for large-scale drug smuggling, with Seychelles-linked coordination mentioned in a major meth seizure. STEM & Learning: Seychelles First Lady opens an inter-school chess tournament for International Chess Day, highlighting chess as a tool for critical thinking and digital-age skills. Blue Economy (India–Seychelles): Analysis of PM Modi’s June 2026 Seychelles visit points to follow-through needs across maritime cooperation, digital payments, and development finance.