AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Visa Policy: The U.S. has made permanent a visa bond requirement for certain B1 (business) and B2 (tourism) applicants, effective 3 August 2026, with consular officers able to demand a refundable bond up to $20,000 (previously a pilot capped lower and included a $5,000 option that’s now gone). UNESCO World Heritage: At the 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan, UNESCO added 25 new sites to the World Heritage List, including first-time listings for São Tomé and Príncipe (Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe) and emergency protection moves for places under threat. Maritime Tech & Security: Nigeria’s Navy says it intercepted the oil tanker MT FILIA (flagged to São Tomé and Príncipe) carrying alleged stolen crude worth over N660m, arresting 12 crew after the vessel reportedly discharged oil at sea. Offshore Industry: OceanPact announced it is acquiring Brazil’s Dock Brasil ship repair yard, aiming to expand vessel repair, maintenance, and dry-docking capacity.
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