July 18
Seychelles: 10 Recipients of Seychelles' National Awards 2024 and Their Achievements
Two boxers, who came close to getting medals at the Olympics, a renowned historian, a prominent female entrepreneur and an educator, who spent 65 years shaping young people for the… Read more »
July 17
Seychelles: Abortions in Seychelles - Majority Recorded Among 20-39 Year-Olds - Citing Financial Issues, Failed Relationships
The number of legal abortions recorded in Seychelles has remained fairly constant between 400 to 500 every year from 2008 until 2023, according to records from the National Bureau… Read more »
July 12
Seychelles: Outgoing Canadian HC Satisfied With Partnership With Seychelles in Maritime Security
The outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Seychelles, Kyle Nunas, has expressed satisfaction at successful collaborations in maritime security, providing technical support in the… Read more »
July 11
Seychelles: Combatting Crime - Seychelles and France Sign MLA Treaty
Seychelles and France will have a better exchange of information in legal matters after the two nations signed the Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) Treaty on Thursday. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Begins Using Flash Flood Guidance System
Seychelles has begun implementing the Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS) project led by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), according to a top official. Read more »
July 10
Mozambique: Ambassadors From Mozambique Spain Present Credentials to Seychelles' President
Seychelles and Mozambique are to work on collaborating more in the areas of tourism, the fight against piracy, and agriculture, said the newly accredited high commissioner of… Read more »
Seychelles: Leaf Beetle Infestation - Seychelles' Steps Up Biosecurity Measures
As part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the current leaf beetle situation in Seychelles, the Department of Agriculture is continuing to enhance various measures in a… Read more »
July 11
Seychelles: Over 4,000 People Treated Onboard Chinese Naval Hospital Ship in Seychelles
Over 4,000 people in Seychelles have been seen by doctors and treated by the Chinese Navy Hospital Ship, Peace Ark, since the vessel berthed at the IPHS Quay on July 5. Read more »
July 08
Seychelles: Seychelles' Entrepreneurs Learn How to Integrate UN SDGs in Operations
Entrepreneurs in Seychelles are attending a training in which they are being introduced to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) Impact Standards to help them align their… Read more »
July 03
Seychelles: Seychelles' Fair Trading Commission Unveils New Logo and Website for Better Connectivity
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has launched its new logo and website aimed at a gateway for customers in Seychelles to explore and connect with the institution. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Health Experts Call for Policies to Make Healthy Foods More Affordable
Health officials in Seychelles are calling for fiscal and trade policies that make healthy foods more affordable and accessible as well as the development of cycling lanes and safe… Read more »
July 02
Seychelles: Seychelles Celebrates Independence Day and the 20th Anniversary of Its Consulate in Bulgaria
Maxim Behar, Honorary Consul General of Seychelles in Bulgaria, has been honoured by the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Bulgaria for his contribution to developing bilateral… Read more »
Seychelles: 20th Anniversary - Sib Holds Forum On Future of Investment in Seychelles
The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) hosted two panel discussions on the future of investments and sustainable investments in the country on Monday as part of activities to mark… Read more »
June 20
Seychelles: 8 Seychellois Athletes Heading to Senior African Athletics Championship
Eight athletes will represent Seychelles at the upcoming Senior African Athletics Championship in Douala, Cameroon, from June 21 to 26. Read more »
Seychelles: Coral Reefs - Coordinated Approach to Mitigate Bleaching Discussed At Didem Meeting in Seychelles
A senior scientist from the Monaco Scientific Centre said a coordinated approach is the ideal way to mitigate coral bleaching and climate change. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Parliament Rejects Private Member's Bill On Political Functions of Speaker, Ds and Loto
The National Assembly of Seychelles on Wednesday rejected a private member's bill seeking to remove the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker (DS) from the political hold of his or her… Read more »
June 14
Seychelles: Seychelles' Port Victoria Extension Project Scaled Down Due to Higher Costs
The Seychelles' Port Victoria extension and rehabilitation project has been revised from 600 metres to 310 metres to cater for an escalation in costs of materials and building… Read more »
June 15
Seychelles: Endangered Species - Seychelles Steps Up Efforts to Implement CITES
Officials from biosecurity, fisheries, conservation and customs in Seychelles participated in a familiarisation workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered… Read more »
May 29
Seychelles: Seychelles' Tourism Careers Fair Attracts Job Seekers for Diverse Work
Job seekers and young people interested in joining the Seychelles tourism sector were given a broader view of what careers are available in the Tourism Careers Fair held on… Read more »
June 13
Seychelles: Naval Visit - Japan Training Squadron Expected in Seychelles From June 17
The Japan Training Squadron, JS Kashima and JS Shimakaze of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, will make a friendly port call at Victoria in Seychelles from June 17 to 20 as… Read more »
Seychelles: Aeroflot to Resume Flights to Seychelles in October 2024
The resumption of flights by Aeroflot to Seychelles in October was discussed earlier this week in a meeting between Antony Derjacques, Minister for Transport, and a delegation of… Read more »
June 10
Seychelles: Drug Trafficking - 9 Iranians Arrested in Seychelles, Remanded for 14 Days
The Seychelles Supreme Court has remanded nine Iranian nationals for 14 days in police custody after they arrested on a dhow last week on suspicion of drug trafficking. Read more »
June 06
Seychelles: Seychelles' Women, Girls and Youth Learn to Transform Fish Skin to Leather
Women, girls and young entrepreneurs from Seychelles are learning how to process fish skin to use as a type of leather in a three-day training programme at the Seychelles Maritime… Read more »
Africa: Korea-Africa Summit - Seychelles Makes Urgent Plea for Support to African Nations' Response to Climate Change
The Seychelles' President, Wavel Ramkalawan, in his capacity as the chairperson of the African Island States Climate Commission, made an urgent plea to all partners and… Read more »
May 19
Seychelles: 'Garden of Eden' - Seychelles' Atelier Alis Exhibition Launched in Cape Town
An artist couple hailing from Seychelles and Mauritius, Laurent Alis and Sasha Alis, have launched their collection 'Garden of Eden' in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Young Blood… Read more »