January 23
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 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 »
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 »
December 06, 2023
Seychelles: National Assembly Approves Amendment to Seychelles Citizenship Act
The Seychelles National Assembly on Tuesday approved a proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill, which seeks to make adjustments to the conditions required for gaining Seychellois… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Seychelles: Data Protection Bill Presented to Seychelles National Assembly for Approval
To protect the personal information of Seychellois citizens, a Data Protection bill is before the National Assembly for approval after being presented on Monday by Vice President… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Seychelles: Interpol Expresses Appreciation for Seychelles' Commitment in Combatting Crimes
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has expressed its appreciation for the commitment of Seychelles and its participation in many operations combatting a wide… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Fishing Authority Vigilant Against Illegal Fishers of Small Emperor Red Snappers
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is asking fishermen to respect the size limit that it has imposed on certain species of fish, a top official said on Monday. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Seychelles: Egyptian Ambassador to Seychelles Accredited, British Diplomat Bids Farewell
The three Seychellois who have been imprisoned in Egypt are healthy and being treated well, according to the newly accredited Ambassador of Egypt to Seychelles. 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 26, 2023
Seychelles: Witchcraft Case - Seychelles Court Remands 6 Suspects for 10 Days
A Tanzanian national and five Seychellois arrested in a suspected witchcraft case, related to two bodies that were dug up from a cemetery in August and other acts of vandalism and… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Seychelles: Fishing Authority Signs Up for Project to Intercept Fish Aggregating Devices
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is to see a boost in fish aggregating devices (FADs) management capacity within local waters through the signing of an agreement with leading… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Upgraded to Tier 1 in U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report
Seychelles has been upgraded to Tier 1 on the 23rd annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report released by the United States Department of State last week. 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 »
April 21, 2023
Seychelles: Illegal Sea Cucumber Fishing - Seychelles Defence Forces Intercepts Madagascan Boat
The Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) have intercepted a Madagascar-flagged fishing vessel suspected of conducting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the island… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Seychelles: Appeal for Info - London's Met Police Investigating 1985 Murder of Gerard Hoarau
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Service in London who are investigating the 1985 murder of Gerard Hoarau, a former political figure from Seychelles, are appealing for… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Seychelles: Anti-Money Laundering - Seychelles Upgraded On 5 Fatf Recommendations
Seychelles has been upgraded on another five recommendations set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) showing further progress in strengthening measures to tackle money… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Assessed As Low Risk for NPOs Financing Terrorist Activities
Seychelles has a low risk for non-profit organisations (NPOs) to be used to finance terrorist activities according to a national risk assessment report shows. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Starts National Discussions On Flexible Work
Discussions have started on a proposed flexible work arrangement in Seychelles between the Ministry of Employment and all relevant partners ahead of a study to be undertaken on the… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Corporate Services Sector Reviews Effects of Beneficial Ownership Act
Seychelles is set to become the first offshore jurisdiction to fully implement the Beneficiary Ownership (BO) Act and comply with international standards by April. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Truth and Reconciliation Body to Complete Mandate End of March
Seychelles' Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) will complete its mandate on March 31st in conformity with the second extension granted at the end of last… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Seychelles: Cocaine Smuggling - 2 Foreign Nationals Sentenced to Prison in Seychelles
The Seychelles Supreme Court sentenced two foreign nationals last week for the importation of cocaine, said the police in a press release on Friday. Read more »
February 15, 2023
Seychelles: Russian Man Sentenced to 2 and Half Years in Prison in Seychelles for Son's Death
The Seychelles Supreme Court on Tuesday sentenced а Russian 39-year-old man, Dimitri Sandul, to two and a half years in prison for wilful neglect that led to the death of his… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Seychelles: Global Corruption Index - Seychelles Keeps Top Spot in Sub-Saharan African Region
Seychelles has maintained its top ranking for the sub-Saharan African region in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday. Read more »