AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMauritius–India Tourism Boost: The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority says it welcomed 51,005 Indian visitors from January to July 2026, up 14.5% year-on-year, after a four-city push in Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad with 20+ local tourism partners. New Routes for Travel & Culture: IndiGo plans daily nonstop flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam starting November 20, 2026, strengthening India–East Africa travel links that also support cultural exchange. Visa Rules That Affect Plans: Thailand’s 60-day visa-free stay ends September 15, 2026, with many travellers moving to a 30-day tourism exemption and new entry categories. Chagos Diplomacy: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the UK will not abandon Diego Garcia and insists Falkland Islanders’ citizenship rights will be protected, as the Chagos handover to Mauritius remains politically contested. Catholic Community & Solidarity: On the 162nd anniversary of Blessed Jacques Laval’s death, the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis urged Mauritians to renew solidarity with the poor and vulnerable. Family Office Expansion: Raffles Family Office has hired former Rwandan minister Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye to expand its Africa investment outreach. Society & Well-Being Debate: A sociologist argues Mauritius should track trust, safety and human well-being alongside GDP, not just economic growth. Politics Watch: A French-language commentary questions whether a “60-0” election result always leads to stronger, more stable governance.
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