September 24
Seychelles: Team Seychelles Gets Send Off for First Global Robotic Challenge in Greece
Team Seychelles for the First Global Robotic Challenge received their sending-off on Friday and the vice-captain remains confident of getting a good outcome from the competition… Read more »
September 23
Africa: Seychelles Adopts Pact for the Future At Summit At UN General Assembly in New York
World leaders, including Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan, adopted a Pact for the Future to transform global governance on Sunday at the United Nations General Assembly… Read more »
Seychelles: Increased Number of Chengdu Tourists Flying to Seychelles Expected
Seychelles' tourism authorities are optimistic about the first direct and non-stop charter flight operated by Sichuan Airlines, from Chengdu Province in China due in November. Read more »
August 20
Seychelles: Seychelles' Government Officials Take Part in Unodc-Led Training On Witness Protection
Several local entities are attending a four-day workshop to develop comprehensive witness protection guidelines consistent with national laws, regional and international legal… Read more »
August 16
Seychelles: UK Pledges Support to Seychelles in Developing Maritime Security Strategy
The British government is expected to support Seychelles in developing a maritime security strategy, the British High Commissioner to Seychelles, Jeffrey Glekin, said in a… 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 »
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 »
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 »
May 13
Seychelles: India's Indigo Airline to Offer Flights to Seychelles in October
IndiGo, one of the fastest growing air carriers from India, intends to launch flights to Seychelles in October 2024, according to the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA). Read more »
April 09
Seychelles: Seychelles' President to Participate in the United Nations Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will participate in the upcoming United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, in his capacity as one of the Patrons of… Read more »
March 28
Seychelles: Waste Management - UN Launches Challenge Fund for Circular Economy Businesses in Seychelles
Entrepreneurs looking to join the value chain in waste management in Seychelles can now apply for a grant under the Challenge Fund, a financing programme developed by the Joint… Read more »
March 27
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Sends Condolence Message to Russia After Terrorist Attack in Moscow
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, following the terrorist attack on the Crocus… Read more »
March 19
Seychelles: Seychelles and Indian Forces Participate in 10th Military Exercise
The 10th joint-military exercise called 'LAMITYE', meaning friendship in the Creole language, between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) started in the island… Read more »
March 04
Seychelles: India Navy to Open Strategic Base Near Maldives
India's navy has said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives, with a new base set to open just days before Male starts sending home… Read more »
February 26
East Africa: Seychelles Asks for Japan's Support for MVI for Small Island Developing States
Seychelles has asked Japan to support the island nation's advocacy for the multidimensional vulnerability index (MVI) at a reception celebrating the 64th birthday of Emperor… Read more »
February 07
Seychelles: Seychelles and Malaysia Discuss High-Tech Innovation in Agriculture Sector
Seychelles and Malaysia are exploring potential areas to collaborate with the aim to achieve food sustainability in the western Indian Ocean island nation through the provision of… 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 »
January 11
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 »
December 15, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles and Kuwait to Work On Visa Waiver Agreement and Air Link, Says New Kuwaiti Ambassador
A possible visa waiver agreement between Kuwait and Seychelles and creating an air link so that there can be more travel between the two countries, are part of the discussion held… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Seychelles: Govt, China to Work On Tourism, Fisheries, Blue Economy, Education and Health Projects - New Chinese Ambassador
Seychelles and China will seek to enhance their cooperation and traditional friendship, said the newly accredited Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles, Lin Nan. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Africa: Seychelles' President to Attend Saudi-Africa Summit
The President of the Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will attend the first Saudi-Africa Summit that will take place on November 10, State House said on Wednesday. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Partners With UNWTO to Identify Tourism Skills Needs and Gaps
Seychelles has partnered with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to identify skills needs and shortages in the tourism industry in order to determine appropriate… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Signs UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2024-2028
Seychelles and the United Nations on Tuesday signed a UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), which sets out the strategy and overall programme of support of the… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Added to Saudi Arabia's Evisa Programme
Seychellois citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia can now apply for visas through an online portal after the island nation was included in the eVisa programme of the southwestern… Read more »