AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Fisheries Renewal: The European Parliament has approved renewed EU fisheries deals with the Cook Islands and São Tomé and Príncipe, keeping Spanish, French and Portuguese tuna and longliner fleets operating in the Pacific and the Gulf of Guinea in return for annual payments aimed at supporting local marine management. Olympics Broadcast Push: The IOC has signed a free-to-air broadcast rights deal for the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Games (plus the 2030 Winter Games) across 44 sub-Saharan countries, starting with the Dakar Youth Olympics. Local Tax and Spending: Panaji’s city corporation says there will be no house tax hike, setting aside nearly Rs 25 crore for development works while boosting revenue collection through civic events. Oil Licensing in São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé and Príncipe has launched a fast-track licensing round for ultra-deepwater blocks west of the islands, with bids due by 30 June. Digital Finance Watch: The Neves Licensing Authority flagged rising demand for modern licensing frameworks as fintech and cross-border online services expand.
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