January 23
Seychelles: Seychelles' Central Common Cold Store Chairman Satisfied With 2023 'Modest Profit'
The chairman of Central Common Cold Store (CCCS), Peter Sinon, congratulated the facility for having effectively and successfully climbed a steep learning curve in the initial year… Read more »
Seychelles: Esaamlg Holds Training in Seychelles for Anti-Money Laundering Assessors
The Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) has partnered with Seychelles to beef up the pool of in-country assessors who can ensure that progress is… Read more »
January 22
Seychelles: Seychelles' Cabinet of Ministers Approves New Virtual Assets Law to Be Submitted to Parliament
Seychelles' Cabinet of Ministers approved the new virtual assets law that will be submitted to the National Assembly, said the Vice President last week. Read more »
January 19
Seychelles: Terrestrial Restoration Action Society Seychelles Ventures Into Agroforestry to Prevent Land Degradation
A not-for-profit organisation focused on combatting land degradation and deforestation on Seychelles' Praslin Island has ventured into agroforestry. Terrestrial Restoration Action… Read more »
January 16
Seychelles: Response Team Fumigates Golden Apple Trees to Control Spread of Leaf Beetle
A recently established Incident Response Team in Seychelles has introduced measures to control the spread of a beetle feeding on golden apples in the country. Read more »
January 12
Seychelles: Seychelles and Israel Sign Visa-Free Accord, Islanders Now Have One of Strongest Passports in the World
The Seychelles' and Israeli governments signed an agreement on Thursday, allowing citizens from both nations to travel freely without the need for a visa. Read more »
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 »