June 01, 2022
Seychelles: Japan to Donate Vessels and Building to Seychelles' Marine Police, New Ambassador Says
Japan is expected to provide vessels to the Seychelles marine police as part of bilateral cooperation agreement between the two countries, the newly accredited Japanese ambassador… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Seychelles: Increase in Illegal Fishing in Seychelles' Waters, 6 Foreign Vessels Caught in 2022
Six foreign vessels have been caught on suspicion of illegal fishing in Seychelles' waters since the beginning of the year and bilateral discussions are ongoing to discourage this… Read more »
May 30, 2022
Seychelles: European Fishing Groups Agree to Recycle Fishing Nets, Gear With Seychelles Company #AfricaClimateCrisis
Three organisations in Seychelles have signed an agreement to recycle and reuse fishing nets and gears discarded and abandoned by the tuna fishing industry. Read more »
May 26, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Food and Services Cost 13 Percent More Than in 2019, Says Central Bank
The purchasing power of Seychelles' residents has gone down considerably due to a 13 percent average increase in the price of food and services since December 2019 up to April this… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles and Saudi Arabia Expected to Sign a Visa Waiver Agreement
Seychelles and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a visa waiver agreement as a follow up on a proposal discussed between the two countries last year, said the island nation's… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Truth and Reconciliation Commission - 7 Persons Petition for Amnesty for Involvement in 5 Deaths
Seven people in Seychelles have petitioned for amnesty before the Truth and Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) for their involvement or participation in one or… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Seychelles: IOTC Removes Penalty On Seychelles' Yellowfin Tuna Catch Quota and Adopts Harvest Strategy for Bigeye Species
Seychelles' yellowfin tuna quota rises to 37,000 tonnes for 2022 as all members of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) have approved the island nation's interpretation of a… Read more »
May 22, 2022
Seychelles: President Reopens Doors to State House for Visitors
Visitors to Seychelles will be able to visit the building which houses the Office of the President as the State House, a historical monument built in 1910, as President Wavel… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Seychelles: 'Missing $50m Case' - ACCs Changes Charges Against 2 Accused and Drops Charges Against 3, Pending Agreement
The Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles (ACCS) on Thursday filed amended charges for money laundering against businessman Mukesh Valabji and former First Lady Sarah Zarqhani… Read more »
May 18, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Best Loved Beer 'Seybrew' Wins Gold Award At African Beer Cup
SeyBrew, the flagship brand of Seychelles Breweries, has won a gold award in the International Lager category of the African Beer Cup, the company said on Tuesday. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Parks Authority Renews Agreement for International Research On Bats and Giant Tortoises
Seychelles will get more international assistance in its research into bats and giant tortoises under a renewed agreement with the Green Teen Team Foundation (GTTF) and the Parco… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Seychelles: UNDP Ecofish - Seychelles to Study Its Octopuses for Future Regulation of Species
Work is underway to study octopuses in the Seychelles' waters to identify how many species there are, the total number and their sizes and the information will be used to regulate… Read more »
Seychelles: Princess Theodora Von Liechtenstein On Visit to Seychelles, Promoting Green Teen Team Foundation
The founder of the Green Teen Team Foundation (GTTF), Princess Theodora von Liechtenstein from Italy is on a one-week visit to Seychelles with the aim of seeking further avenues of… Read more »
May 13, 2022
Seychelles: Tourism Minister Says Seychelles Stands Against Racism After Alleged Mistreatment of African-American Travel Influencer
Seychelles stands against racism and works with influencers regardless of their skin colour, said the tourism minister in response to a blog post on the mistreatment of an… Read more »
May 12, 2022
Seychelles: Cost of Foreigners' Work Permits for Managerial Positions in Seychelles' Tourism Sector to Increase
A work permit for foreigners working in Seychelles - known as a gainful occupation permit (GOP) - for management positions in the island state's tourism industry will become more… Read more »
May 11, 2022
Seychelles: Winding-Up Petition Against Air Seychelles Withdrawn As Part of Rescue Plan
A petition filed in August last year by the Apex Trustees Bondholders to recuperate investment made in Air Seychelles has been withdrawn, the national airline said on Tuesday. Read more »
Mauritius: Seychelles-Mauritius Jointly Managed Area - New Company to Be Chosen to Survey Mascarene Plateau
Seychelles and Mauritius have agreed to appoint a new multi-national company to survey its jointly managed Mascarene plateau area after the contract of the previous company was… Read more »
Seychelles: Need for Investment in ICT Infrastructure As Seychelles Develops Its 'Investor Map' With UNDP
Discussions have started between Seychelles' public and private sectors and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to identify new investment opportunities under the… Read more »
May 10, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Economic Reforms Are Model for Other Developing Countries, Says IMF Exec
Seychelles has overachieved in its macro-economic reforms and is an example for other developing countries, said an executive director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Seychelles: New Marina Planned On Praslin Island Through Public-Private Partnership in Seychelles
Seychelles' Praslin Island will soon have more berthing space for hire crafts, bringing more business to the island as the government gives the go-ahead for the construction of a… Read more »
May 04, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles, New Zealand Discuss Illegal Drug Trade and Border Security
Border security and the fight against the flow of illegal substances were at the forefront of discussions, said the newly accredited High Commissioner for New Zealand on Tuesday. Read more »
May 03, 2022
Seychelles: Thai Union to Invest Another €10m in Tuna Cannery in Seychelles
Thai Union is planning to invest another 10 million euros in the Indian Ocean Tuna (IOT) canning factory in Seychelles in the next two years, said a top official of the group. Read more »
March 20, 2017
Seychelles: Campaign for a Healthier, More Active Seychelles Gaining Steam
As Seychelles' health authorities lead a campaign of 'Bouze' - meaning move with the aim of having a healthier nation - more locals and visitors are becoming engaged in outdoor… Read more »