AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIUU Fishing Crackdown: Mauritius’ Cabinet has approved amended rules for the fisheries electronic reporting system (ERS) to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, tightening repairs and verification of ERS units and limiting when vessels can start trips if systems malfunction. Tourism Push in the Gulf: Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority reports a 10.5% rise in Middle East arrivals (Jan–Jul 2026) and is taking the “year-round, beyond the beach” message to Arabian Travel Market in Dubai with about 20 partners. Local-Global Connectivity: A Mauritius-headquartered ICT firm is behind Kenya’s new LuLu protected coastal submarine cable system, boosting resilience and connectivity along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast. Climate Context: A global roundup highlights how hotter air can intensify both drought and downpours, linking heat, wildfire and flood disasters to a warming world. Mauritius-India Links: MTPA says Indian visitors to Mauritius grew 14.5% year-on-year (Jan–Jul 2026) after a four-city push in Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Volcano Watch: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption again disrupted flights, with reminders of the wider regional risks from major volcanic events.
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