Seychelles: Seychelles' Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy Takes Effect August 1

The Seychelles' tourism environmental sustainability levy will be effective as of August 1 with a three-tiered approach, said Vice President Ahmed Afif on Thursday. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Female Weightlifter Tests Positive for Banned Substance

Seychelles' female weightlifter Ruby Malvina has tested positive for a banned substance, a top weightlifting official said on Wednesday. Read more »

Seychelles: Facelift for Seychelles' Tourism Hotspot - Beau Vallon Promenade Development to Start in September

The development of the Beau Vallon promenade on the main Seychelles island of Mahe is due to start in September after the Regatta weekend and the expression of interest will be… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Launches Fisheries Information Management System

Seychelles has launched its Fisheries Information Management System (FIMS), aimed at improving access to fisheries information, in terms of accessibility, availability and… Read more »

Seychelles: Colours of a Young Nation Shine in Seychelles National Day Parade

A military parade highlighting the Seychelles National Day celebrated on June 29, the day the island nation got its independence in 1976 from Britain, took place on Friday. Read more »

Seychelles: First Seychelles National Awards - 10 Persons Recognised for Special Contributions

Ten people have been recognised for their contributions to Seychelles in the first-ever National Awards ceremony held Tuesday at State House. Read more »

Seychelles: How Many Stars? - Seychelles to Adopt National Grading System for Tourism Establishments

To better manage the expectation of visitors and achieve a greater degree of standardisation and professionalism within Seychelles' tourism industry, the Department of Tourism aims… Read more »

Seychelles: Takamaka Tree Wilt Disease Resurges On Seychelles' Islands of Curieuse and La Digue

The Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) has begun to tackle the Takamaka tree wilt disease resurgence on the islands of Curieuse and La Digue, said an environment… Read more »

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 »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Aride Island Nature Reserve Temporarily Closes Until September 2023

One of Seychelles' special nature reserves, Aride Island, has temporarily closed its doors to the public to concentrate on conservation work as migration brings more birds to the… Read more »

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 »