AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildlife: A new tidal trapdoor spider, Idioctis marevallum, has been formally identified after its discovery on tiny Ilot Vacoas in 2023. The species shelters in coastal rock and seals its burrow against the high tide. Drug Seizure: Police arrested a Malaysian chef arriving from Dubai with 17.88kg of cannabis, reportedly worth about RM2.18 million. Air Links: Emirates will replace its daily Dubai–Mauritius Boeing 777 service with an A350 from November 1, adding Premium Economy seats. Maritime Industry: The solar-powered expedition ship Captain Arctic, under construction in Port Louis, has begun sea trials ahead of its scheduled November 10 handover. Investment: Mauritius remains Africa’s second-most attractive investment destination, behind Seychelles, in RMB’s latest ranking. Digital Governance: A disputed Cloud Innovation entry has reappeared on AFRINIC’s Mauritian membership register, raising fresh questions about who authorised it and what rights it grants.
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