December 21, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Licensing Authority Pilots Digital Driving Licenses
The Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA) is piloting digital driving licences to give drivers another alternative if they cannot have the physical ones available, a top official… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Seychelles: Aeroflot to Increase Flights to Seychelles to Three Weekly
Russia's national airline, Aeroflot, will increase its flight frequency to Seychelles in October, which will keep the Eastern European country among the top three markets on the… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Seychelles: Blue Economy Day - Seychelles Has New Youth Advocacy Group
Seychelles has a new Blue Economy youth advocacy group, which streamed panel discussions live online as part of Blue Economy Day activities. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Citizens Returning Home Can Embark On Any Airline Without Electronic Disembarkation Form
Seychelles passport holders will now be allowed to board any airline coming to Seychelles without having to fill in an electronic disembarkation form, said a top government… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Considers Joining Single African Air Transport Market
Seychelles is still evaluating whether or not to sign an agreement to be part of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an initiative of the African Union (AU), said a… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Assesses Emergency Preparedness for Main Port and Airport
There is a need for command posts at the Victoria Port and Mahe International Airport to shift from an operational to a management mindset when dealing with emergencies, said an… 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 »
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 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 »
April 15, 2023
Seychelles: Air Seychelles to Start Flights to Colombo in June
Air Seychelles will offer twice weekly flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, commencing in June, the airline said on Tuesday. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles to Reopen Redeem Centres for Aluminium Cans and Plastic Bottles
In view of ongoing challenges, redeem centres for glass bottles and aluminium cans in Seychelles will be back in operation on March 20, a little later than usual, said a top… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Seychelles: Air Seychelles Achieved Great Results With Increase in Chartered Flights, Says Airline Chief
Air Seychelles has described the year 2022 as one that was filled with determination, resilience and hard work, the airline said on Monday. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Maritime Academy and Cinec to Continue Joint Seafarers' Programme
Seychelles' Cabinet of Ministers has approved a one-year-long memorandum of agreement to be signed with Sri Lanka's Colombo International Nautical Engineering College (CINEC)… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Receives New Ashok Leyland Buses Made for Island Use
The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) has received the first batch of new Ashok Leyland buses to upgrade its transport system. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Seychelles: Drone Operators Urged to Register and Respect Guidelines in Seychelles
Users of unmanned aircraft (UA) or drones in Seychelles are being asked to register their drones with the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) for authorisation to use them. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Seychelles: Wreckage Removal - Seychelles Coast Guard and U.S. Navy Complete Mission
In December 2022, divers from Seychelles and the U.S. completed a mission to remove a shipwreck at the ex-Seychelles Coast Guard pier, clearing the obstruction for the upcoming… Read more »
December 09, 2022
Seychelles: Us Navy Assists Seychelles Coast Guard in Wreckage Removal
Work is being done to remove the wreckage of a vessel at the ex-Seychelles Coast Guard pier located at Bois de Rose ahead of the Port Victoria expansion and rehabilitation project. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Seychelles: Air Seychelles Is Out of Administration After 13 Months, Transport Minister Announces
Seychelles' flagship airline, Air Seychelles, has been officially removed from administration and the company's board of directors is now back in charge, said a top official on… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles Pledges to Participate in Aviation Carbon Offsetting Scheme Corsia #AfricaClimateHope
Seychelles has submitted its notification to participate voluntarily and support the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme in International Aviation (CORSIA) as of January 2023,… Read more »
Seychelles: Electric Buses to Be First Step Towards Full Electric Mobility #AfricaClimateHope
The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) will debut its electric public buses in four years' time as the island nation aims to have a fully electric transport system in… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles and Israel Agree to Expand Flight Frequency to 28 Flights Per Week
Seychelles and Israel on Tuesday signed a bilateral air service agreement catering for an increased frequency of flights between the two countries, creating more opportunities for… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles Considers Introducing GPS Bracelets for Tourists Venturing On Hikes
The Seychelles' government is considering to introduce GPS tracking bracelets for use by tourists when venturing out on hiking trails on their own. Read more »
April 29, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles Opens Doors to Omnibus Operators for Private Shuttle Services
More commuting options will soon be available to people in Seychelles following the government's approval of the creation of an omnibus policy that allows the private sector to… Read more »