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 »
October 01, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Former Chief Justice Launches 'A Practical Approach to Evidence for Judicial Officers'
A new manual for judicial officers concerning African common law, aimed at judges, lawyers, and law students, has been launched by a Court of Appeal judge and former Chief Justice… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Seychelles: Sustainable Ocean Economy - Seychelles Becomes Member of the Ocean Panel
Seychelles has become a member of the Ocean Panel, an initiative that allows world leaders to work towards a sustainable ocean economy among others. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Assumes Presidency of Small Island Development States Dock
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan is the new president of SIDS DOCK, a small island developing states initiative for renewable energy and sustainable development. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Seychelles: Vatican Proposes 'The Farm of Hope' for Seychellois Recovering Drug Addicts
The Vatican Ambassador to Seychelles visited the island nation recently pledging more support and cooperation in the fight against drugs, responding to President Wavel Ramkalawan's… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Seychelles: Health Authorities Fast-Track Signing Process of Zambian Doctors
Seychelles' health authorities have agreed to expedite the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zambia to facilitate the recruitment of Zambian health professionals… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Seychelles: Good Governance - Seychelles Takes Part in APRM With African Counterparts
Seychelles has joined 14 other members of the African continent to share experiences and look for ways to better implement the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) reviewing… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Africa: UN-Doalos Meeting in Seychelles Focuses On Ocean Governance Challenges
Experts on ocean governance from the Indian Ocean and other parts of the world are meeting in Seychelles to discuss and identify solutions to overcome challenges. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Sends Condolence Message Upon Passing of Sheikh Saeed of UAE
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi,… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Population Estimated At 119,000 With 16 Percent Being Non-Seychellois Residents
The population of Seychelles is 119,878, according to the latest estimated figures of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), following a population and housing census completed… Read more »
July 17, 2023
East Africa: Transparency Initiative Seychelles Signs 3 Agreements With Mauritian Counterpart for Collaboration
Transparency Initiative Seychelles (TIS) has joined forces with Transparency Mauritius to strengthen collaboration and promote transparency, good governance, and integrity in their… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Investment Minister Meets With Banks to Iron Out Issues for New Development Projects
Top government projects in Seychelles, which include a multi-storey car park and a facelift of the Regatta site at Beau Vallon and a waterfront in the capital Victoria, are on… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Seychelles: The Diplomat Q&A - EU and Seychelles Share Real Concern for Ocean Governance
The European Union (EU) and Seychelles have strong, longstanding diplomatic relations, especially as Seychelles has close historical ties to the EU member state France, given the… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Seychelles: Colours of a Young Nation Shine in Seychelles National Day Parade
A military parade highlighting the Seychelles National Day celebrated on June 29, the day the island nation got its independence in 1976 from Britain, took place on Friday. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles and Maldives Pledge to Elevate Relations to 'Strategic Partnership' Level
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan received a ceremonial welcome in the Maldives on Monday, as part of a state visit from June 11-14 undertaken… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles to Create Law to Domesticate 3 Codes Under Joint Management Area With Mauritius
Seychelles is seeking to establish a law that will domesticate three codes set up under the Joint Management Area, which the island nation shares equal jurisdiction with Mauritius,… Read more »
June 03, 2023
Seychelles: Cannabis Debate in Seychelles Continues
The term "medical cannabis" is another misconception fed to the public as well as the plant being a gateway drug, said the chairperson of the Seychelles Kanabis Association (SKA),… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Seychelles: 'Outlook Positive' - IMF Approves $56m EFF and $46m RSF for Seychelles
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on May 31 a total of $56 million for a three-year arrangement for Seychelles under the Extended Fund Facility… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Congratulates Re-Elected President of Turkey
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a congratulatory message to his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of Turkey, on his successful re-election,… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Seychelles: Aldabra Giant Tortoise Census - Seychelles and Iota Sign Agreement for New Survey
A census has been planned to identify the number of Aldabra giant tortoises in captivity to allow relevant authorities to better understand the reptiles' population on the inner… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Finance Ministry Launches Customer Feedback Service
Seychelles' finance ministry has set up a customer feedback service to allow more interaction with its budget dependent entities such as the Procurement Oversight Unit Seychelles… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Seychelles: Fitch Ratings Gives Investors Confidence in Seychelles' Economy, Says Finance Official
A top finance official in Seychelles said that this year's credit rating, which remains at 'BB-' with a stable outlook according to Fitch Ratings 2023, will benefit the country as… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Seychelles: Japan Donates Patrol Vessel to Seychelles for Surveillance of Marine Protected Areas
A patrol vessel donated by the Japanese government will help enhance the capacity of the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) to carry out surveillance in three designated sites of… Read more »
Seychelles: Zambia to Assist Seychelles With 25 Doctors for Better Health Care
Zambia will continue to assist Seychelles with human resources for the education and health sectors, said the newly accredited High Commissioner of Zambia to Seychelles on Tuesday. Read more »