January 12
Seychelles: Seychelles' Sports Fishing Season Kicks Off On Jan. 27 With Heineken Funfish Slam
The 2024 Seychelles sports fishing season is expected to be another packed one, with numerous events for local sports fishing enthusiasts, kicking off with the Heineken Funfish… 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 »
Seychelles: Seychelles 'Deplores Indiscriminate Killings of Civilians in Gaza', Calls for End of War and Release of Hostages Held By Hamas
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Sylvestre Radegonde, met with the Ambassador of Israel to Seychelles, Michael Lotem, on Thursday to discuss a number of… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' 3rd Saya De Malha Expedition Collects FADs and 6.1 Tonnes of Waste From Aldabra
The third Saya De Malha Expedition to collect fish aggregating devices (FADs) and debris from the Seychelles Outer Islands group concluded with the return of the crew on December… Read more »
January 10
Seychelles: Seychelles' Supreme Court Reopens - 'Learn From the Past to Build Tomorrow,' Says Chief Justice
The Seychelles judiciary will "Learn from the past to build tomorrow", announced Chief Justice Rony Govinden during the formal re-opening of the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Read more »
Seychelles: Investigations Into Cccl Disaster Going Well, Answers Possibly Available By February, Says Seychelles' President
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has urged patience from those affected by the two disasters that hit the island nation on December 7, 2023, during a live televised press… Read more »
January 08
Seychelles: Seychelles Islands Foundation Plans Feasibility Study to Eradicate Cats and Rats From Aldabra
The Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) is planning to undertake a feasibility study on eradicating cats and rats on the Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Read more »
January 07
Seychelles: Former President James Michel Releases New Book as a Celebration of the Ocean
Former Seychelles' President James Michel has released a new book entitled "Revisiting the Ocean - Living The Blue Economy" as a celebration of the ocean and for those who advocate… Read more »
January 04
Seychelles: Seychelles Richest African Country, According to Global Finance Magazine
Seychelles has been listed as the richest country in Africa in the Global Finance Magazine edition released on December 21. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Padel Society Celebrates 1st Year With Padelversary Tournament
The Seychelles Padel Society celebrated one year since it inaugurated the first padel court on Mahe, the main island, with a tournament, that featured locals and international… Read more »
January 03
Seychelles: Sustainability for Seychelles Undertakes Air Quality Monitoring Research
A Seychelles environmental NGO is undertaking an air quality monitoring project to gain a full picture of how good the island nation's air quality is and determine where action… Read more »
Seychelles: Reunion Experts Complete Study in Seychelles After Heavy Rainfalls
Seychelles' authorities have been advised by a risk specialist from Reunion Island to be on the lookout during the coming month as the weather conditions may bring more landslides. Read more »
January 02
Seychelles: Top 5 Most-Read SNA Stories in 2023
The year 2023 brought relief for Seychelles from the challenges of COVID-19 as the island nation's economy rebounded. Read more »
January 01
Seychelles: New Year - Seychelles Welcomes 2024 With Mix of Public Festivities and Family Gatherings
Seychelles welcomed the new year 2024 with a street party in the car park of Stad Popiler in the centre of the capital of Victoria that included live performances from well known… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Launches Sma-One for Accurate Rainfall Data
Authorities in Seychelles are better equipped to measure weather changes, and accurately record the amount of rainfall with the launch of the Seychelles Meteorological Authority… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Central Bank Governor to Step Down in Mid-March At Contract End
The governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), Caroline Abel, announced on Thursday her departure from the post in March 2024 when her contract ends. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Seychelles: Explosives On Seychelles' Mahe Island Are to Be Temporarily Stored At Military Facility
Explosives and fireworks in Seychelles will now be stored in a safer and more secure area at Barbarons in the western side of Mahe, the main island, said Vice President Ahmed Afif… Read more »
Seychelles: Over 100 Seychelles' Households Received Financial Assistance Following Dec. 7 Disasters
More than 100 households affected by the explosion on Mahe on December 7 have already received the SCR25,000 ($1,800) assistance offered by the government, said a top official on… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Seychelles: Death At Sea - Vietnamese Man Suspected of Murder of Myanmar Man in Seychelles' Eez
The Supreme Court of Seychelles on Tuesday remanded a Vietnamese national for 14 days, who is a suspect in a murder case in an incident that happened on a fishing vessel. Read more »
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 23, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Sports Awards of the Year to Return in February 2024 After 3-Year Hiatus
The Seychelles Sports Awards of the Year will return in February 2024 after a three-year hiatus, the chief executive of the National Sports Council (NSC), Marc Arrisol, said on… 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 »