March 18
Seychelles: Seychelles' Natural History Museum Will House Staff While Renovation Is Completed By July 2024
The 114-year-old Carnegie building, in which the Natural History Museum was located, is being restored with its original facade and will be shared by staff of the museum and the… Read more »
March 06
Seychelles: Seychelles to Conduct Tech Assessments for Agrivoltaics for Crop Production
Seychelles intends to implement more technology into the agricultural sector and has joined two other African countries, South Africa and Zambia, to take part in a pilot project. Read more »
March 05
Seychelles: Team Seychelles Prepares to Leave for African Games in Ghana, Aiming for the Best
Team Seychelles received its sending-off for the upcoming African Games from March 8 to 23, in a ceremony on Monday at the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay resort. Read more »
March 04
Seychelles: Seychelles Planning to Lift Moratorium On Increasing Tourism Accomodation On La Digue
Seychelles' tourism authorities are looking into the possibility of lifting the existing moratorium on building new tourism establishments on La Digue Island, the third most… Read more »
Seychelles: India Navy to Open Strategic Base Near Maldives
India's navy has said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives, with a new base set to open just days before Male starts sending home… Read more »
February 27
Senegal: Senegal Leader Announces Amnesty to End Poll-Linked Turmoi
Senegal's embattled President Macky Sall on Monday announced a general amnesty for political protests since 2021 during talks to set a new date for presidential polls he deferred… Read more »
East Africa: Seychelles Investment Board Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) kicked off celebrations for its 20th anniversary with the unveiling of its commemorative logo that will be used throughout this year. Read more »
February 26
East Africa: Seychelles Asks for Japan's Support for MVI for Small Island Developing States
Seychelles has asked Japan to support the island nation's advocacy for the multidimensional vulnerability index (MVI) at a reception celebrating the 64th birthday of Emperor… Read more »
February 25
Seychelles: Top 5 Finalists Seychelles Sports Awards for 2023 Announced
The top five list for Seychelles sportsmen and sportswomen of the year has been announced by the award's selection committee while for the first time a 'People's Choice Award' will… Read more »
February 22
Seychelles: Seychelles' Beau Vallon Promenade Project Starts Feb. 22 Despite Delays
The Beau Vallon Promenade project in the north of Mahe, Seychelles' main island, will begin on Thursday, February 22, with the felling of several trees in the area, in the first… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' NGO Week Celebrations to Launch On Bigger Scale
Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (CEPS) will join the rest of the world to celebrate non -governmental organisations (NGOs) on a bigger scale this year. Read more »
Seychelles: Two Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, Negotiations a Distant Prospect
After two years of war in Ukraine, there is no prospect of negotiations to find a breakthrough as Russian President Vladimir Putin, emboldened by the erosion of Western support for… Read more »
February 12
East Africa: Seychelles to Create Container Control Unit Under Revenue Commission's Leadership
A Container Control Unit is expected to be created in Seychelles under the leadership of the Seychelles Revenue Commission (SCR) later this year with the aim to ensure better… Read more »
February 07
Seychelles: Seychelles and Malaysia Discuss High-Tech Innovation in Agriculture Sector
Seychelles and Malaysia are exploring potential areas to collaborate with the aim to achieve food sustainability in the western Indian Ocean island nation through the provision of… Read more »
February 05
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Sends Condolences to Namibia
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, sent a message of condolence to his counterpart Dr. Nangolo Mbumba of Namibia following the passing of President Hage Geingob. Read more »
January 31
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Expresses Pride Following Nation's Improved Ranking On 2023 Corruption Perception Index
President Wavel Ramkalawan expressed pride after Seychelles remained the top scorer in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and moved up to 20th place globally on the Corruption… Read more »
January 26
Seychelles: Seychelles' IDC 'Fairly Successful' in 2023 With Over $75m Turnover
The Seychelles' Islands Development Company (IDC), a state-owned agency, had a fairly successful year in 2023 and although had certain setbacks achieved most of its targets, said… Read more »
January 23
Seychelles: Electoral Commission of Seychelles - Electoral Boundaries Will Not Change Yet
The Electoral Commission of Seychelles announced on Monday that electoral boundaries will not change for the 2025 elections. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Central Common Cold Store Chairman Satisfied With 2023 'Modest Profit'
The chairman of Central Common Cold Store (CCCS), Peter Sinon, congratulated the facility for having effectively and successfully climbed a steep learning curve in the initial year… Read more »
Seychelles: Esaamlg Holds Training in Seychelles for Anti-Money Laundering Assessors
The Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) has partnered with Seychelles to beef up the pool of in-country assessors who can ensure that progress is… Read more »
January 22
Seychelles: Seychelles' Cabinet of Ministers Approves New Virtual Assets Law to Be Submitted to Parliament
Seychelles' Cabinet of Ministers approved the new virtual assets law that will be submitted to the National Assembly, said the Vice President last week. Read more »
January 19
Seychelles: Terrestrial Restoration Action Society Seychelles Ventures Into Agroforestry to Prevent Land Degradation
A not-for-profit organisation focused on combatting land degradation and deforestation on Seychelles' Praslin Island has ventured into agroforestry. Terrestrial Restoration Action… Read more »
January 16
Seychelles: Response Team Fumigates Golden Apple Trees to Control Spread of Leaf Beetle
A recently established Incident Response Team in Seychelles has introduced measures to control the spread of a beetle feeding on golden apples in the country. Read more »
January 12
Seychelles: Seychelles and Israel Sign Visa-Free Accord, Islanders Now Have One of Strongest Passports in the World
The Seychelles' and Israeli governments signed an agreement on Thursday, allowing citizens from both nations to travel freely without the need for a visa. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Sports Fishing Season Kicks Off On Jan. 27 With Heineken Funfish Slam
The 2024 Seychelles sports fishing season is expected to be another packed one, with numerous events for local sports fishing enthusiasts, kicking off with the Heineken Funfish… Read more »