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The Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) recently organised the first-ever Seychelles Coral Festival, educating the public about coral reefs and highlighting ongoing conservation projects to protect these vital marine ecosystems. According to Shazelle Julie, SPGA’s assistant park officer, the festival was a joint initiative with Absa Bank Seychelles. The bank is set to adopt the Port Launay Marine Park, emphasizing the importance of preserving coral reefs.

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The 2023 Global Youth Development Index Report, a collaboration between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Institute for Economics and Peace, has been unveiled. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth, this report assesses youth well-being and empowerment across 183 countries. Key highlights for the Commonwealth nations include Singapore leading globally in youth development, with Malta, Cyprus, New Zealand, and Brunei following closely. Notable advancements within the Commonwealth are underscored in this report. It offers valuable insights to shape policies that empower youth across member states.

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The President of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., extends warm congratulations to Togo and Sierra Leone on their 64th and 63rd Independence Anniversaries. He expresses hopes for strengthened bonds of friendship between Liberia and these nations, fostering peace and economic growth. Additionally, President Boakai sends felicitations to South Africa on their 30th Freedom Day anniversary.

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