Parliament & Social Protection: In the National Assembly, Minister Pamela Charlette faced opposition questions over home carers aged 63 and above, saying the issue is not simply stopping work but assessing carers’ mental and physical ability; she also confirmed an R800 increase across all retirement pension categories from January 2026, while explaining why not everyone may have received it the same way. Education & Skills: The Careers and Further Education Agency says it is expanding scholarships and career pathways to better match training with Seychelles’ workforce needs. International Climate Diplomacy: A coalition of global leaders and ocean experts urged COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia to put the ocean at the heart of climate action ahead of the November summit. Foreign Relations & Culture: A Seychelles film screening in Victoria marked Pushkin’s birthday, organised with the African Initiative news agency and the Russian Embassy. Maritime Defence: Seychelles is listed among more than 20 foreign delegations taking part in Russia’s Fleet 2026 defence show in Kronstadt. Transport Link: Aeroflot says it will keep regular flights to Seychelles in the summer season from July 8. Local Development: The UAE’s Digital School expanded in Seychelles, training 100 teachers across 11 schools to strengthen classroom digital skills. Sports: Seychelles’ Adrian Andrade won individual honours at the Africa Region IV Men Team Championship in Mauritius, while Seychelles also placed in the top group in the team standings.