March 21, 2023
Seychelles: World Bank to Open an Office in Seychelles Mid 2023
The World Bank is keen to open an office in the Seychelles by June 2023, a top official said on Tuesday. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles to Obtain Flexibility for U.S. Visa Process, Says Us Ambassador
Seychelles and the United States will continue collaboration in maritime security, social and economic development as well as providing more flexibility for the US visa process as… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Seychelles: Cocaine Smuggling - 2 Foreign Nationals Sentenced to Prison in Seychelles
The Seychelles Supreme Court sentenced two foreign nationals last week for the importation of cocaine, said the police in a press release on Friday. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles to Negotiate for Another External Fund Facility With IMF
The Seychelles' cabinet of ministers has given its approval for the Ministry of Finance to start negotiations for a new Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the International Monetary… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Considers Safe Disposal of Chemical Waste in UNDP Project #AfricaClimateHope
Top environmental officials in Seychelles are urging local partners to consider new projects to safely dispose of chemical waste as more than part of their jobs as the outcome is… Read more »
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 »
March 15, 2023
Seychelles: New Mosquito Discovered in Seychelles Through Genetic Sequencing
Wrongly classified mosquito larvae in Seychelles have now been rightly attributed to a new species after an entomologist and his team analysed new samples through the use of… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Seychelles: Endangered Species - New Device 'Nest' to Help Nature Seychelles Monitor Turtle Nesting
Environmental NGO Nature Seychelles has successfully completed the testing of a prototype device that will be used to monitor turtle nests in the future, said a top official. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Tanker Fleet Makes History With $25 Million Profit in 2022
For the first time in its operational history, the Seychelles' tanker fleet made a profit of $25 million for the year 2022, said a top official of the Seychelles Petroleum Company… Read more »
March 07, 2023
East Africa: 13th Cutlass Express US Military Exercise Kicks Off in Seychelles, Mauritius and Kenya
Seychelles and other countries in the western Indian Ocean are set to learn how to disrupt and prevent common maritime threats through a multinational military exercise called… Read more »
Seychelles: Human Rights - Seychelles' Law Enforcement Bodies Brush Up On Constitutional Rights
Top officials from key law enforcement bodies in Seychelles are expected to acquire a better understanding of human rights issues through a half-day training course on Tuesday,… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Seychelles: Increase in Fees Introduced At Two Seychelles' Nature Reserves On Praslin Island
The entrance fees for individual tourists visiting the Vallee de Mai and Fond Ferdinand nature reserves on Praslin Island will increase as of Monday, March 6, the Seychelles… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Seychelles: Discussions Start On Development of Seychelles Tuna Fishery Management Plan
With the aim of gathering data for the preparation and drafting of the Seychelles Tuna Fishery Management Plan, key actors in the industry are meeting in a two-day consultative… Read more »
Seychelles: Terrestrial Restoration Action Society Seychelles Rehabilitates Pasquière Wetland On Praslin
Many opportunities exist for business, leisure, eco-tourism, education, and research at Pasquière on Praslin Island now that three hectares of wetland and two hectares of… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Seychelles: International Trade Centre Launches Toam in Seychelles for Facilitating Trade
Seychelles' private sector can now report the obstacles and challenges it encounters through a digital platform called the Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism (TOAM) platform launched… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Targeted As High-End Market for Weddings and Honeymoons for Chinese Couples
With the aim of promoting Seychelles as a high-end market for weddings and honeymoons for young Chinese couples, a group of Chinese travel agents and media were in Seychelles… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Seychelles: Catholic Church to Help Seychelles With Social Issues, Says New Vatican Diplomat
The newly accredited Apostolic Nuncio to Seychelles has promised to continue to work on social issues and on mutual concern in climate change among others. Read more »
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 »
February 26, 2023
Seychelles: Seychellois Artist George Camille Awarded Trophy From African Culture Fund
Well-known Seychellois artist George Camille was awarded a trophy in recognition of his contributions as an ambassador to the African Culture Fund (ACF) during an event at the… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Southern Africa: President Ramkalawan Meets With Top Officials From SADC and Mua Group
The ways in which the Southern African Development Community (SADC) can contribute to Seychelles in important areas like tourism was one of the subjects discussed between President… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles, India Sign MoU on Information Sharing in Maritime Security
Maritime safety and security within the Indian Ocean are set to increase and will benefit Seychelles as two centres dealing with and coordinating maritime information exchange… Read more »
Africa: Blue Economy - African Nations to Build Unified Front in International Negotiations
Key priority areas that need a unified front in international forums and could considerably advance Africa's fisheries and aquaculture sector were identified in a workshop… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Seychelles: Crimes Against Humanity - Seychelles' Chagossian Community Reacts to HRW Report
The Chagossian community must be included in any negotiations about the future of the island, said the chairperson of the Seychelles Chagossian Committee after discussions with the… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Is Living the Consequences of Climate Impact Daily, Says Vice-President At AU Summit
Seychelles' Vice-President Ahmed Afif congratulated the COP27 presidency for leading the historic decision to establish a new loss and damage response fund in Egypt, State House… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Seychelles: Russian Man Sentenced to 2 and Half Years in Prison in Seychelles for Son's Death
The Seychelles Supreme Court on Tuesday sentenced а Russian 39-year-old man, Dimitri Sandul, to two and a half years in prison for wilful neglect that led to the death of his… Read more »