October 17, 2022
Seychelles: Indian Ocean Commission Sharing Platform for Election Commissions Established
The first sharing platform for the election commissions of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) has been established through the signing of the Mahe Declaration by member states on… Read more »
Seychelles: Valabhji Case - Legal Fees Unpaid, Seychelles Supreme Court Orders Release of Funds
The Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles (ACCS) has refuted the allegations made by Mukesh Valabhji and his wife Laura that it is interfering with the couple's right to have a… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Seychelles: 'Reddymade - Seychellois Artist Showcases 40 Years of Artwork At Eden Art Gallery
A 60-year-old Seychellois artist, Justin Reddy, is showcasing his artwork dating back to the 1980s in his first solo exhibition called "Reddymade" at the Eden Art Gallery. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Seychelles: Forest Ecosystems - Seychelles to Designate 2,000 Hectares As Key Biodiversity Areas
In a bid to designate over 2,000 hectares of the upland forest ecosystem in six areas on Mahe, Praslin and Curieuse Island as Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), Seychelles' environment… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Debt Vulnerability 'Substantially Reduced' Through Tourism Activity, Says IMF
Seychelles' economy continues to record a strong recovery in 2022 and debt vulnerability has been substantially reduced as tourism activity rebounds, the International Monetary… Read more »
Seychelles: Fishing Facility Partly Financed Under EU-Seychelles Fisheries Agreement Opens for Business
A new fishing facility, partly financed by the European Union to support the fishing community in the eastern Mahe districts of Cascade and Pointe Larue to sell their products, was… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Lesotho: Former Seychelles President Chairs Commonwealth Observers
Seychelles' former President, Danny Faure, will lead the Commonwealth Observer Group - comprising of politics, media, gender, and election administration experts - at the general… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Seychelles: Reliant On Imports, Seychelles Expects Further Inflation, Says CBS
With Seychelles relying heavily on imports, the elevated global commodity prices with tighter monetary conditions and uncertainty in Europe, expect to lead to imported inflation in… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Seychelles: Climate Strategy - 'Blue Carbon Roadmap' Handed to Govt
The Seychelles Blue Carbon Roadmap report which highlights opportunities and where the island nation should be headed in this field was handed to the government on Monday. Read more »
September 25, 2022
Seychelles: Wrestler 'JPR' From Seychelles Becomes UK Wrestling Champion
The first ever wrestler from Seychelles, Justin Pierre Robert, known as JPR, is the new UK wrestling champion. Read more »
September 23, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Constitutional Court to Review Petition On 10th Amendment to Constitution - Should the Army Work Alongside the Police?
A petition by the Seychelles Human Rights Commission, the Ombudsman and the Bar Association of Seychelles has been lodged with the Constitutional Court for a review of the… Read more »
Seychelles/Congo-Kinshasa: Seychelles' St. Michel to Face DRC's Motema Pemba in CAF Confederation Cup 2nd Preliminary Round
Seychelles' St. Michel football club is looking forward to its match against Daring Club (DC) Motema Pembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo in October. Read more »
September 24, 2022
Seychelles: Gary Pouponneau Qualifies As Seychelles' Third Pro Golfer, Plans to Grow Game Locally
Gary Pouponneau has become the third Seychellois professional golfer after qualifying as a Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) class A player in South Africa. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Holds Talks With UN Secretary-General and UAE Minister of State
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan held talks on Tuesday with the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on the side-lines of the 77th United Nations General… Read more »
Seychelles: French and Seychellois Special Forces Undertake Joint Military Training
The outgoing French Ambassador to Seychelles, Dominic Mas, says that the two country's cooperation will continue especially in areas related to maritime security during a joint… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' President At UNGA - Economic Equity Is Biggest Impediment to Achieving SDGs
The Seychelles' President, Wavel Ramkalawan, has reiterated the call of small islands developing states (SIDS) for a globally accepted vulnerability assessment in his address at… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Sea Cucumber Numbers Fall By 30% #AfricaClimateCrisis
The stock of sea cucumbers in Seychelles is depleting by 30 percent due to various factors, including climate change, according to the results of a recently conducted survey. Read more »
Seychelles: Luxury Ecotourism - Seychelles Opens Doors for Investment Into High-End Lodge On Silhouette Island
The Seychelles Islands Development Company (IDC) has called for investors to put forth their expressions of interest in the development of a small luxury eco-tourism establishment… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Mourns Loss of Former Finance Minister Peter Larose
The Seychelles' President, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to the wife and family of former finance minister Dr. Peter Larose following his passing, State House… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Seychelles: Experts From FAO and Seychelles Meet to Draft Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan
Authorities in Seychelles have joined forces with experts from the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) to draft an antimicrobial resistance action plan for the island nation. Read more »
Seychelles: IMF Preliminary Report Concludes Vat Tax Regime Performs Well in Seychelles
An IMF delegation preliminary report on a review of the Seychelles Value Added Tax Regime (VAT) concluded that VAT has performed as well as it could but there are risks of it being… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan to Attend Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, which will be held on Monday, September 19 at… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Truth and Reconciliation Body Given Extension to Complete Work
The mandate of Seychelles' Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) has been extended to the end of December to allow it to complete its work and present a final… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Seychelles: Illegal Arms Case - Valabhji Couple's Seychelles Home Under Police Detention for 60 Days
The residence of the Valabhji couple, Mukesh and Laura, accused in an ongoing illegal arms and ammunition case shall remain under the detention of the police for 60 days after… Read more »
Seychelles: First Ever Seychellois Female Boxer Reaches Semi-Final At International Event
Ariana Memee, the first Seychellois woman to compete in an international boxing event for Seychelles, has reached the semi-final which guarantees her a bronze medal even if she… Read more »