September 02, 2023
Seychelles: Health Authorities Fast-Track Signing Process of Zambian Doctors
Seychelles' health authorities have agreed to expedite the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zambia to facilitate the recruitment of Zambian health professionals… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Seychelles: Aeroflot to Increase Flights to Seychelles to Three Weekly
Russia's national airline, Aeroflot, will increase its flight frequency to Seychelles in October, which will keep the Eastern European country among the top three markets on the… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Seychelles: SeyCCAT Selected As Convening Agent for Global Fund for Coral Reefs
The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) has been selected as a convening agent in the island nation for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR). Read more »
August 01, 2023
Seychelles: Fishing Authority Signs Up for Project to Intercept Fish Aggregating Devices
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is to see a boost in fish aggregating devices (FADs) management capacity within local waters through the signing of an agreement with leading… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Fisheries Minister - African Fishers' Strike Not Affecting Tuna Catch for Island State
African fishermen, mostly from Senegal and Ivory Coast who work on dozens of European Union vessels that operate in West Africa and the Indian Ocean, took part in a strike that… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Seychelles: Blue Economy Day - Seychelles Has New Youth Advocacy Group
Seychelles has a new Blue Economy youth advocacy group, which streamed panel discussions live online as part of Blue Economy Day activities. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Ports' Digital System to Be Fully Operational By January 2024
The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) is digitalising its services with the launch of a Management Information System (PVMIS) with the aim to make them more efficient and faster. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Citizens Returning Home Can Embark On Any Airline Without Electronic Disembarkation Form
Seychelles passport holders will now be allowed to board any airline coming to Seychelles without having to fill in an electronic disembarkation form, said a top government… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Considers Joining Single African Air Transport Market
Seychelles is still evaluating whether or not to sign an agreement to be part of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an initiative of the African Union (AU), said a… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Investment Minister Meets With Banks to Iron Out Issues for New Development Projects
Top government projects in Seychelles, which include a multi-storey car park and a facelift of the Regatta site at Beau Vallon and a waterfront in the capital Victoria, are on… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Assesses Emergency Preparedness for Main Port and Airport
There is a need for command posts at the Victoria Port and Mahe International Airport to shift from an operational to a management mindset when dealing with emergencies, said an… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Seychelles: Customs - Seychelles Adopts Rex for Exports to EU From July 1
A new self-certification system called the Registered Exporter System (REX) will go live in Seychelles as of July 1 for goods originating from the island nation to the European… Read more »
Seychelles: Oceanika Opens Sustainable Products Trade Show in Seychelles
Several companies in Seychelles are showcasing their sustainable products and services at the professional trade show being held at Savoy Resort and Spa in the northern Mahe… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Seychelles: Installation of New Sewerage System On Seychelles' La Digue Island in Good Progress
Works are progressing satisfactorily after one year into the project of constructing a centralised sewerage system for Seychelles' La Digue island, said the Public Utilities… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Seychelles: Digitisation of Seychelles' Public Health System Nearly Complete
Seychelles' public health system is well on its way to digitising its services and the project has now entered it's second phase, said a top health official. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Seychelles: Cannabis Debate in Seychelles Continues
The term "medical cannabis" is another misconception fed to the public as well as the plant being a gateway drug, said the chairperson of the Seychelles Kanabis Association (SKA),… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Seychelles: 'Outlook Positive' - IMF Approves $56m EFF and $46m RSF for Seychelles
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on May 31 a total of $56 million for a three-year arrangement for Seychelles under the Extended Fund Facility… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Seychelles: Govt Assessing Buildings for Solar Power Panel Installation #AfricaClimateAction
The Seychelles' Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) and the Department of Energy are currently assessing prospective government buildings to install photovoltaic panels, said a top… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Africa: Commonwealth Conference in Seychelles Addresses Illicit Financial Flows and Corruption in Africa
It is estimated that Africa loses more than $50 billion per year to illicit financial flows, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland, said at the… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Heads Delegation to Abu Dhabi to Discuss Port and Airport Projects
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will lead a high-level delegation to Abu Dhabi, UAE, to discuss the development of two major national projects, namely the Port… Read more »
Seychelles: Maritime Academy Launches Sustainable Fisheries Programme for Young Seafarers
A group of 18 students, whose main interest lies in the fisheries sector, has been given a second chance to study at the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA), where they will be… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Government and Banks Introduce Educational Loan Scheme
Seychellois professionals wishing to pursue higher education can now do so through an educational loan scheme already launched and facilitated by the government in collaboration… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles to Open New Centre for Excellence in Technology for Secondary Students
Seychelles is introducing a new Centre for Excellence in Technology to give secondary students, with more interest in technology enterprise rather than in academic studies, a… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Seychelles: Enhancing Visibility and Sales - Ethiopian Airlines to Sign Agreement With Tourism Seychelles
Ethiopian Airlines is anticipating a second daily flight to Seychelles with the aim to boost the visibility of the island nation as a destination, Tourism Seychelles - the… Read more »
Seychelles: Egg Production in Seychelles Increasing but Weather and Demand Are Affecting Prices
The production of eggs in Seychelles has been steadily increasing during the last 10 years but there are special conditions during the period of March to May, highly marked in… Read more »