AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Training: Six West and Central African countries, including Cabo Verde, are in Accra for a regional course to improve seafarer assessment, exams and certification, with a focus on STCW rules, quality assurance, simulators and more gender-sensitive training. Unpaid Work & Gender: A Cabo Verde gender report says unpaid work is worth about 9.6% of GDP, with women doing it far more often (88.4% vs 67.9% for men) and care work showing the biggest gap. President at Faith Youth Event: Cabo Verde’s president José Maria Neves attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ For the Strength of Youth (FSY) opening ceremony in Praia, with 1,200+ youth expected across sessions on Santiago and Santo Antão. US Visa Policy Shock (Cape Verde included): A US judge struck down Trump-era immigrant visa suspensions for 75 countries, listing Cabo Verde among them, saying the blanket ban exceeded legal authority. Tourism After World Cup Buzz: Coverage looks at how Cape Verde’s World Cup spotlight could translate into tourism that benefits islands without overwhelming strained places. Culture & Food Business: Morabeza International Food Market is set to open in Norwich on Sept. 4, aiming to bring Cape Verdean and Portuguese foods closer to local families.
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