AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaldives Cave Tragedy: New photos from Vaavu Atoll’s “shark cave” show the narrow passages where five Italian divers and a rescuer died, with investigators still piecing together how the group ended up in a dead-end area and what role visibility, navigation and oxygen may have played. Airport Operations: MACL has urged travellers to arrive early at Velana International Airport ahead of the Eid al-Adha rush, warning that demand will stay elevated until 31 May. Environment & Resilience: The Maldives and the EU signed a €4m grant for community-led mangrove protection and regeneration, aiming to boost coastal resilience and climate mitigation. Diplomacy: The Maldives reiterated its commitment to the One China Principle, reaffirming recognition of China as the sole legal government of China. Business & Finance: AICB highlighted its regional banking talent push, including Maldives recipients, as banks grapple with AI, digital assets and skills gaps.
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