February 03, 2023
Seychelles: Monaco Explorations - Seychelles Backs Initiative to Nurture Young Scientists
The Monaco Explorations' Indian Ocean expedition was a success and the platform is looking forward to extending and continuing the cooperation through new projects, said a top… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Sees Significant Drop in Inflation Rate for 2022
The inflation rate for Seychelles' Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-on-year has dropped significantly to 2.53 percent in December 2022 compared to 7.85 percent at the same time in… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Aids Council to Close Down, Public Health Authority to Take Over Functions
The functions of the National AIDS Council will be carried out by the Public Health Authority once legal proceedings are finalised to repeal the National AIDS Council Act approved… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Seychelles: Global Corruption Index - Seychelles Keeps Top Spot in Sub-Saharan African Region
Seychelles has maintained its top ranking for the sub-Saharan African region in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Seychelles: Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign for Children in Seychelles Kicks Off
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Seychelles for children aged between 5 to 11 years started on Monday and the Health Care Agency (HCA) said it is satisfied with the response on… Read more »
Seychelles: Danny Faure Foundation Signs MoU With Cabo Verde Minister of the Sea
The Danny Faure Foundation set up by Seychelles' former president has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Education of Cabo Verde on the foundation's… Read more »
January 29, 2023
Seychelles: Little Explorers Clubs Seek to Reconnect Children With Nature
Children in Seychelles are being encouraged to reconnect with nature, discover the richness of the islands' biodiversity and at a young age to contribute to its future protection.… Read more »
January 28, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Police Force to Set Up Cybercrime Unit - Assisted By Interpol
The setting up of a cybercrime unit in Seychelles was the subject of discussions held from Wednesday to Friday between the Seychelles Police Force and a delegation from Interpol. Read more »
Seychelles: 97 Percent Decrease in Invasive Ant Species Sees Native Fauna Thrive
Data collected by the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) shows a 97 percent decrease in the yellow crazy ants - an invasive ant species - across the Vallee de Mai and Fond Peper… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Seychelles: African Governance - Seychelles Ranks 2nd On Mo Ibrahim Index
Seychelles has been ranked second in the Overall Governance category of the newly released Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance for 2022. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Maritime Academy and Cinec to Continue Joint Seafarers' Programme
Seychelles' Cabinet of Ministers has approved a one-year-long memorandum of agreement to be signed with Sri Lanka's Colombo International Nautical Engineering College (CINEC)… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Seychelles: Sea Cucumbers - Seychelles Fishing Authority's Survey Points to Over-Exploited Species
Some sea cucumber species appear to be resilient to heavy fishing pressure while others show clear signs of over-exploitation according to a recently published 2021/2022 survey by… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Seychelles: FATF Compliance - Seychelles' Government to Survey NPOs for Terrorist Financing Risk
A national risk assessment that started last year to identify nonprofit organisations (NPOs) at risk of financing terrorism is moving to the second phase to be done through a… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Seychelles: Observers to Be Deployed On Taiwanese Fishing Vessels Operating in Seychelles' Waters
Mechanisms for the deployment of observers onto Taiwanese vessels licensed to fish in Seychelles waters will soon be finalised, allowing deployment to take place, according to a… Read more »
January 21, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Places Hope in Children to Keep Moutya Dance Alive
Seychelles is continuing its efforts to bring more visibility to the UNESCO recognised Moutya dance, with efforts now being targeted towards the youth. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Receives New Ashok Leyland Buses Made for Island Use
The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) has received the first batch of new Ashok Leyland buses to upgrade its transport system. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Seychelles: Small Islands Won't Be Able to Overcome Climate Challenges On Our Own, Says President #AfricaClimateCrisis
During the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023 that took place from January 16 to 19, the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan participated in a panel session hosted by Masdar,… Read more »
Mauritius: Seychelles' Chagossians Seek to Be Part of Ongoing Negotiations Between UK and Mauritius
Chagossians living in Seychelles have also called for them to be part of ongoing negotiations between Mauritius and the United Kingdom over the return of Chagos Islands to… Read more »
Seychelles: Drone Operators Urged to Register and Respect Guidelines in Seychelles
Users of unmanned aircraft (UA) or drones in Seychelles are being asked to register their drones with the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) for authorisation to use them. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Seychelles: Wreckage Removal - Seychelles Coast Guard and U.S. Navy Complete Mission
In December 2022, divers from Seychelles and the U.S. completed a mission to remove a shipwreck at the ex-Seychelles Coast Guard pier, clearing the obstruction for the upcoming… Read more »
Seychelles: 'Successful Discussions' - Seychelles' President and Masdar Envision New Renewable Energy Projects
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan chaired successful discussions with a Masdar delegation on Tuesday, during his participation at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Africa: Seychelles' Passport Retains Top Spot As Best in Africa
The Henley Passport Index ranks Seychelles as 29th out of 199 countries for the first quarter of 2023 for the ability of the country's passport holders to visit 153 countries visa… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Seychelles: Non-Profit Outplanted 4,000 Corals in Cousin Island Special Reserve in 2022
In 2022, Nature Seychelles outplanted 4,000 coral fragments, grown in 4 underwater nurseries in the Cousin Island Special Reserve Marine Protected Area (MPA), according to the… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Seychelles: Year of the Rabbit - Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles Honoured At Chinese Spring Festival Reception
The outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles, Guo Wei, was honoured at a farewell reception at the Eden Bleu hotel, also marking celebration of the Chinese Spring Festival, also… Read more »
Seychelles: Tourism 2023 - Seychelles Aims to Maintain Arrival Figures At 330,000 Visitors
Seychelles' tourism department is seeking to maintain arrivals at 330,000 visitors in the face of forecasted challenges in 2023, whilst the tourism minister spoke strongly about… Read more »
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