April 03
Seychelles: The Netherlands and Seychelles to Work Closely On Fighting Cryptocurrency Crimes
The Netherlands and Seychelles will work closely on fighting cryptocurrency crimes and a mission from the northwestern European country is expected in the island nation this year,… Read more »
February 27
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 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 »
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 »
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: 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 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 11
Seychelles: Digital Surveillance - Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority to Use Earthranger for Protecting National Reserves
The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA) has taken steps to revolutionise its operation by implementing a new digital system covering the different protected areas it… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Fishing Authority Introduces Licence for Spanner Crab Fishery As Interest Increases
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) introduced a licence for the fishing of the spanner crab species on December 20, said a top official recently. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Licensing Authority Pilots Digital Driving Licenses
The Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA) is piloting digital driving licences to give drivers another alternative if they cannot have the physical ones available, a top official… Read more »
Seychelles: Government and Businesses to Further Tackle Climate Change in Future Planning
Government agencies, ministries and businesses in Seychelles will now include aspects of climate change in their planning and strategic policies, a top official said on Tuesday. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Seychelles: Insurers Association of Seychelles Confirms That CCCI Blast Is Covered By Insurance Policies
Claims relating to the massive explosion at Civil Construction Company Limited (CCCL) at the Providence Industrial Estate, which caused enormous damages to businesses in the area… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Semi-Industrial Fish Catch Increases By 17 Percent in Q3
Fishers in the semi-industrial industry in Seychelles have recorded a 17 percent increase in the amount of fish they caught during the third quarter of this year compared to last… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Seychelles: Govt, China to Work On Tourism, Fisheries, Blue Economy, Education and Health Projects - New Chinese Ambassador
Seychelles and China will seek to enhance their cooperation and traditional friendship, said the newly accredited Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles, Lin Nan. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Seychelles: Data Protection Bill Presented to Seychelles National Assembly for Approval
To protect the personal information of Seychellois citizens, a Data Protection bill is before the National Assembly for approval after being presented on Monday by Vice President… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Main Power Station to Be Expanded By 18MW By 2025
Seychelles' main power station, located at Roche Caiman on Mahe Island, is to be expanded by 18MW, the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) announced recently. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Trade Officials Brush Up On Negotiating Skills With WTO Experts
Officers and partners of the Seychelles Department of Trade will improve their negotiating skills through a one-week training programme starting Monday, facilitated by the World… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Fisheries Week - Fish Processing Training Starts At SMA
The start of fish processing training at the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) was announced at the official launching of the Seychelles Fisheries Week on Tuesday. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles National Assembly Leaders Respond to Proposed 2024 Budget
The two leaders in the Seychelles National Assembly on Wednesday responded to the 2024 budget presented by the Minister of Finance, Naadir Hassan, to the parliamentarians last… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Promotes 'Cash-Lite' Approach to Protect Vulnerable Groups in Society
A "cash-lite" approach is being undertaken in Seychelles to ensure that specific groups of the population that are less adaptable to change and rely heavily on cash are provided… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Seychelles: Koko Sey - Ever Tried Cider Vinegar From Mango, Coconut or Banana?
A small Seychelles-based cottage business producing an array of organic condiments from locally grown fruits is seeking to grow the venture, eyeing the international market in the… Read more »