June 08, 2023
Seychelles: Canada Announces New Visa Free Rules for 13 Countries, Seychelles Included
Canada has announced visa free travel for eligible travellers from 13 additional countries, including Seychelles. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Seychelles: June 9 - National Day of Mourning for State Funeral of Archbishop French Chang-Him
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has declared Friday, June 9, the day of the late Anglican Archbishop Emeritus French Chang-Him's funeral, as a day of National… 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 02, 2023
Seychelles: Ocean Fair - Danny Faure Foundation Unites Seychelles' Ocean Lovers for Exhibition
An Ocean Fair, organised by the Danny Faure Foundation showcasing the work that several organisations are doing to preserve the oceans, opened on Thursday. 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 31, 2023
Seychelles: Shark Study in Seychelles Shows Mechanism for Peaceful Coexistence of Two Species
Juvenile sharks escape from some of the fastest and fiercest fish in the sea by going to shallow waters where the predators cannot go, according to a project done in collaboration… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Seychelles: Creative Seychelles Agency to Launch National Artists Census
With the aim of creating a comprehensive database on the work and status of artists in Seychelles, that will be accessible to all locally and internationally, the Creative… Read more »
Seychelles/Zambia: Football - Seychelles Drawn in Group B of Cosafa With Defending Champion
Seychelles' men's national football team will face a tough test in the 2023 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup in Durban after having been drawn in the group with the title-holder Zambia. 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 »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Rovers Football Team to Represent Country At Madewis Cup Super Final in France
The Rovers Football Club under 10 selection will represent Seychelles at the Madewis Cup Super Final football competition in Bastia, France, the club said on Saturday. Read more »
Seychelles: Govt Assessing Buildings for Solar Power Panel Installation #AfricaClimateAction
The Seychelles' Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) and the Department of Energy are currently assessing prospective government buildings to install photovoltaic panels, said a top… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Investor Map Highlights Need for Green Power Production, Eco-Tourism, Agricultural Export
The Seychelles' government has identified green power production, eco-tourism development, and agricultural export, along with four other venture possibilities, as investment… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Africa: Commonwealth Conference in Seychelles Addresses Illicit Financial Flows and Corruption in Africa
It is estimated that Africa loses more than $50 billion per year to illicit financial flows, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland, said at the… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Heads Delegation to Abu Dhabi to Discuss Port and Airport Projects
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will lead a high-level delegation to Abu Dhabi, UAE, to discuss the development of two major national projects, namely the Port… Read more »
Seychelles: Maritime Academy Launches Sustainable Fisheries Programme for Young Seafarers
A group of 18 students, whose main interest lies in the fisheries sector, has been given a second chance to study at the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA), where they will be… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Seychelles: Endemic Species - Drastic Decline of Seychelles White-Eye Bird On Mahe Island
Seychelles' Ministry for Environment is in the process of reviewing all its action plans to better conserve and protect endangered species, especially those under threat of… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Government and Banks Introduce Educational Loan Scheme
Seychellois professionals wishing to pursue higher education can now do so through an educational loan scheme already launched and facilitated by the government in collaboration… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Falls 21 Places On World Press Freedom Index
Seychelles has gone down 21 places on the World Press Freedom Index going from 13th place in 2022 to 34th in 2023. 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 »
May 01, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles to Open New Centre for Excellence in Technology for Secondary Students
Seychelles is introducing a new Centre for Excellence in Technology to give secondary students, with more interest in technology enterprise rather than in academic studies, a… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Tourism Minister Pushes for Localisation of Top Hotel Staff
The localisation of posts in Seychelles' tourism industry, the workforce and training, were some of the points raised in a meeting between the Department of Tourism and hotel… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Seychelles: Enhancing Visibility and Sales - Ethiopian Airlines to Sign Agreement With Tourism Seychelles
Ethiopian Airlines is anticipating a second daily flight to Seychelles with the aim to boost the visibility of the island nation as a destination, Tourism Seychelles - the… Read more »
Seychelles: Egg Production in Seychelles Increasing but Weather and Demand Are Affecting Prices
The production of eggs in Seychelles has been steadily increasing during the last 10 years but there are special conditions during the period of March to May, highly marked in… 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 »
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 »