Seychelles: SeyCCAT Selected As Convening Agent for Global Fund for Coral Reefs

The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) has been selected as a convening agent in the island nation for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR). Read more »

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 »

Seychelles: Volunteers Needed in Seychelles for Cousin Island Turtle Nesting Programme

Young international candidates and Seychellois youth with an interest in conservation are being asked to join Nature Seychelles' programme on Cousin Island Special Reserve for the… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Tourism Environmental Levy Not to Be Included in Advertised Room Prices but Added On Invoices

The Seychelles tourism environmental sustainability levy will into force on August 1 as per the structure announced by the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade in July,… Read more »

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 »

Seychelles: Western Indian Ocean Pollution Regional Exercise Gets Under Way

With the aim of further strengthening regional response to pollution incidents at sea, a three-day tabletop exercise is being organised in Seychelles for the western Indian Ocean,… Read more »

Africa: African Day of Seas and Oceans - Africa Is Responding to Call for Sustainable Use of Resources, Says Seychelles' President

The adoption and implementation of Africa's Blue Economy Continental Strategy indicate that the continent is responding to a global call urging humanity to review and rethink the… Read more »

Seychelles: Technical and Vocational Education in Seychelles to Develop With Chinese Aid

Seychelles and China will continue to work together in the education sector with particular interest in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as per an agreement… Read more »

Seychelles: New Gallery in Seychelles Offering Locals and Visitors Affordable Artwork

Visitors to the islands of Seychelles now have a wider choice and access to local artworks at affordable prices with the opening of a new gallery at the Domaine Val de Pres, arts… Read more »

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 »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Fisheries Minister - African Fishers' Strike Not Affecting Tuna Catch for Island State

African fishermen, mostly from Senegal and Ivory Coast who work on dozens of European Union vessels that operate in West Africa and the Indian Ocean, took part in a strike that… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Home Care Agency - 'A More Dignified Service for All Who Need Assistance,' Says CEO

As of July 1, the new Seychelles Home Care Agency became fully operational after migrating from the Agency for Social Protection. Read more »

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 »

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 »

Seychelles: Seychelles Ports' Digital System to Be Fully Operational By January 2024

The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) is digitalising its services with the launch of a Management Information System (PVMIS) with the aim to make them more efficient and faster. Read more »

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 »

Seychelles: 10 Personalities Honoured At Seychelles National Awards

Seychelles for the first time awarded 10 people in a sign of recognition in various fields in June 2023. Read more »

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 »

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 »

Seychelles: Seychelles and India Agree to Increase Military Cooperation and Training

Seychelles and India will explore new avenues of cooperation, especially in specialised training and the sharing of knowledge from military experts, said the Foreign Affairs… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Creole Academy Publishes First Monolingual Creole Dictionary

A total of 22,000 words from the Seychellois Creole language now feature in the newly launched monolingual dictionary, the first dictionary of its kind published by the Seychelles… Read more »

Seychelles: 'Ni Hao!' - Confucius Institute At University of Seychelles Opens Language Lab

Chinese language learners from Seychelles have obtained better facilities to learn about the language and culture with the opening of a language lab from Confucius Institute on… Read more »

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 »