Seychelles: Customs - Seychelles Adopts Rex for Exports to EU From July 1

A new self-certification system called the Registered Exporter System (REX) will go live in Seychelles as of July 1 for goods originating from the island nation to the European… Read more »

Seychelles: Oceanika Opens Sustainable Products Trade Show in Seychelles

Several companies in Seychelles are showcasing their sustainable products and services at the professional trade show being held at Savoy Resort and Spa in the northern Mahe… Read more »

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 »

Seychelles: Digitisation of Seychelles' Public Health System Nearly Complete

Seychelles' public health system is well on its way to digitising its services and the project has now entered it's second phase, said a top health official. Read more »

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 »

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 »

Seychelles: Seychelles Aims for More Golds At 2023 Special Olympic World Games

Seychelles is aiming at winning more gold medals at the 2023 Special Olympic World Games scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany, from June 17 to June 25. Read more »

Seychelles: Installation of New Sewerage System On Seychelles' La Digue Island in Good Progress

Works are progressing satisfactorily after one year into the project of constructing a centralised sewerage system for Seychelles' La Digue island, said the Public Utilities… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Invites Visitors to Taste Creole Experience of Grandma's Know-How

Visitors to the island nation have a new activity to help them experience the Seychellois way of life, through history, culture, and cuisine, not from just anybody but from the… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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: 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 »

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 »

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 »

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: 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 »