AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours ago| Maldives Diving Tragedy: Five Italian divers and one instructor died in Vaavu Atoll after a suspected fatal wrong turn in near-zero visibility, with rescuers saying they were “minutes from the surface” but lacked proper cave-diving gear like a reel/guide rope and used non-cave equipment; police investigations continue as bodies are repatriated and autopsies are set to begin. Wellness Spotlight: ELE | NA has been shortlisted for two World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026 categories, boosting the Maldives’ global spa profile. Marine Conservation Push: InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau rolls out a week-long guest programme for World Reef Awareness Day, World Environment Day and World Oceans Day with partners including The Manta Trust. Community & Environment: India and the Maldives joined a Hulhumalé coastal cleanup, collecting 125kg of plastic waste and donating colour-coded bins to improve segregation. Regional Business & Energy: Sri Lanka unveiled South Asia’s first solar hybrid bakery oven and is set to host the Sri Lankan–German Business Forum 2026. |
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