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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Seychelles: Rising Seas - Seychelles' President Calls On World Governments to Help SIDS

International cooperation is crucial to help small island nations like Seychelles address the impact of climate change, President Wavel Ramkalawan said in his keynote address at… Read more »

Seychelles: Increasing Investor Interest In Cinnamon Industry

The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) has registered an increase in investors in the cinnamon industry and efforts are being undertaken to assist them in their work. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Islands Development Company Working On Sustainable Farming

Desroches Island in Seychelles is being used as a trial run for agriculture and some specialists are working with the state-owned Islands Development Company (IDC) to come up with… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' President Meets UAE's President At the World Government Summit in Dubai

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan and UAE's President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, have reaffirmed their commitment to furthering the good relations between their… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' President to Attend World Government Summit in Dubai

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will join other heads of state and government for the upcoming World Government Summit in Dubai, scheduled for February 13-15, State… Read more »

Seychelles: First Batch of Locally Produced Shrimp to Hit Seychelles' Market in April

The first batch of white shrimp grown in Seychelles is expected to hit the local market around April said the chief executive of the Islands Development Company (DC), Glenny Savy,… Read more »

East Africa: Seychelles and Mauritius to Explore Joint Management Area for Sea Cucumber #AfricaClimateHope

Sea cucumber fishers in Seychelles are being asked to submit their proposals to be part of the exploratory harvesting of the species under the joint management area (JMA) managed… Read more »

Seychelles: Limitless Imagination - Arterial Network Seychelles Launches 'Untitled 3' Exhibition

Arterial Network Seychelles - an artists' civil society network - has kicked off the year with its first exhibition - 'Untitled 3' - providing artists the platform to exhibit and… Read more »

Seychelles: Sustainable Fisheries - Danny Faure Foundation and Fisheries Transparency Initiative Sign Agreement

Two organisations have come together and agreed to enhance public knowledge about sustainable marine fisheries and increase informed debates among civil society, media and… Read more »