Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean the Ordinary of the Anglican Church in the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean since the diocese's erection in 1973. The current bishop is James Wong, since 2009; he has also been the Archbishop of the Indian Ocean since 2017. The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean is a member of the Global South and the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans, and has been involved in the Anglican realignment. Archbishop James Wong attended GAFCON III, in Jerusalem, on 17-22 June 2018. Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean is a
Failaka Island cleared of mines, but it remains under military use. Nevertheless, Failaka Island is becoming a popular holiday destination from Kuwait City. The ferry "Ikarus" takes passengers out to the island. Currently, the ferry terminal is located in Salmiya's Marina. Failaka Island is located in the northern part of the Persian Gulf. Springtime on Failaka Island is regarded as particularly special by Kuwaitis. Failaka has quite a different ecosystem to mainland Kuwait, and its budding flowers and changing temperatures are much appreciated. Although the island's infrastructure remains poor, Failaka is beginning to develop a local tourist industry; it provides fishing, boating,