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 »
September 13, 2022
Seychelles: Speaker of Seychelles' Parliament Urges African Countries to Rethink Food Security Strategies
Food security and production is a matter not only of high importance but of urgent importance said the Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly, Roger Mancienne, in a recent… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Becomes First African Country to Fully Launch Tourism Satellite Account System
Setting out to strengthen its tourism data system, Seychelles on Monday became the first African country to fully launch its Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). Read more »
September 09, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Tourism Festival to Honour Founders of First Hotels
To commemorate 50 years since the opening of the Seychelles International Airport, during this year's 'Tourism Festival' celebrations, the Tourism Department will be honouring… Read more »
Seychelles: Drugs - Seychelles Police Undertakes Bopha Operation
The Seychelles Police Force conducted a drug search operation under the name of BOPHA on Wednesday in some key areas on Mahe island that are considered drug hotspots. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' President - "The Queen Exemplified Selfless Service, Devotion to Duty, Care, and Compassion"
As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan joined world leaders in sending a message of condolence to King Charles III on Friday. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Africa: Blueinvest Africa Forum in Seychelles Gives African Start-Ups Chance to Pitch Blue Economy Ideas
A total of 22 African start-up companies have been provided with the platform to present their innovation and revolutionising ideas, contributing to finding solutions within the… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles and Israel Agree to Expand Flight Frequency to 28 Flights Per Week
Seychelles and Israel on Tuesday signed a bilateral air service agreement catering for an increased frequency of flights between the two countries, creating more opportunities for… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Seychelles: HR Remain Biggest Challenge for Health Services in Covid-19 Fight
Limited human resources remain the main challenge the Seychelles' health ministry faces in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, a high official at the Public Health Authority… Read more »
Seychelles: Tanzania Committed to Supporting Seychelles Prison Service, New Tanzanian HC Says
While eyeing the signing of a broader agreement that will promote more bilateral exchanges between the two countries, Tanzania remains committed to supporting and increasing an… Read more »