Seychelles: Seychelles' Tourism Rebounded in 2022 With Nearly 335,000 Visitors

The Seychelles tourism department has expressed satisfaction with the number of visitor arrivals at the end of 2022, which has surpassed expectations. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Former President to Head Commonwealth Observers in Antigua and Barbuda Election

Seychelles' former President Danny Faure will lead a team of Commonwealth observers to the general election of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for January 18. Read more »

Africa: 7 Reasons Why Seychelles Should Top Your List of Places to Visit in 2023

Seychelles, a group of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, is a dream destination. The islands are famous for their crystal-clear waters, powdery white sandy beaches, pristine… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Supreme Court Auctions Vijay Construction's Vehicles

The Supreme Court of Seychelles started auctioning Vijay Construction's vehicles at the Palais de Justice's yard on Thursday morning. Read more »

Seychelles: Fight Against Drugs - Seychelles to Set Up Drug Observatory

Work has begun to set up a National Drug Observatory (NDO) in Seychelles that will help the health authorities collect, analyse and share information related to the supply and… Read more »

Seychelles: Only Two Shoe Cobblers Left in Seychelles - Will the Profession Die Out?

Seychelles' capital of Victoria has only two shoe cobblers left. Both men work alone and do not have someone to replace them, so the future of the profession is under threat. Read more »

Seychelles: Central Bank of Seychelles Keeps Relaxed Monetary Policy Rate At 2 Percent

The Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) will maintain its monetary policy rate relaxed at 2 percent during the first quarter of 2023 while keeping a close eye on international… Read more »

Seychelles: Mandate of Seychelles' Truth and Reconciliation Body Extended Until March 2023

The mandate of the Seychelles' Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) has been extended until March 2023 to give it more time to finalise its report. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Is Losing Biodiversity Due to Lack of Funding, Says Conservation NGO

Seychelles continues to lose known and unknown biodiversity due to a lack of funding, manpower and a democratic mechanism to disburse available funding, said the chief executive of… Read more »

Seychelles: Sales of Seychelles' Coco De Mer Nut Doubled in 2022

The sale of coco de mer, the world's biggest nut that is endemic to Seychelles, has more than doubled in 2022 compared to 2021, said an environment officer. Read more »

Seychelles: Moratorium Extended On Building New Tourism Accommodation On La Digue

A moratorium on the construction of new tourism accommodations and change of use, which is currently in effect on Seychelles' third-most populated island - La Digue - has been… Read more »

Seychelles: Christmas Post Arrives Smoothly in Seychelles As Postal Services Improve Systems

Improved electronic systems, an increase in informed customers and a cleared backlog of packages have ensured smooth sailing during the festive season for the Seychelles Postal… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Extends Contracts of Tanzanian Prison Officers, More Exchanges Envisioned

The contracts of 13 Tanzanian prison officers working at the Seychelles main prison facility at Montagne Posee, which end next month, will be extended while others are expected to… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Trainee Health Workers Moving to New Building At Start of 2023 Term

Health and social workers who are on training at the National Institute of Health and Social Services (NIHSS) will as of next year have a new building as their campus after the… Read more »

East Africa: Young Seychellois Athletes Rewarded for Performance At Indian Ocean Youth Games

The Seychellois medallists at the Indian Ocean Youth and Sports Commission Games (CJSOI) games will receive cash rewards for their performances, a top government official said on… Read more »

Seychelles: Lobster Fishing - Seychelles' Season to Open Only for 2 Months in 2023

Seychelles' lobster fishing season will open for only two months in 2023 as a recent survey shows a reduction in catch rate, the amount being caught, and the number of juveniles. Read more »

Seychelles: Numerous Plans Afoot to Encourage Local Chicken Production

Seychelles' agricultural department has decided to impose restrictions on the importation of chicken with the aim of increasing the sale of locally produced chickens, a top… Read more »

Seychelles: Tuna Fishing in Seychelles - Opagac Concerned About Catch Limits and High Operating Costs

Yellowfin tuna catch limits and high operating costs are not a good recipe for the future, said a senior official of the Organisation of Associated Producers of Large Tuna Freezers… Read more »

Seychelles: Reunion and Seychelles Partner in Weather Radar Project to Improve Forecasting

A temporary weather radar has been installed in Bel Ombre, a northern district of the main island of Mahe with the aim of improving forecasting skills and early warning systems… Read more »

Seychelles: A Year in Review - Seychelles' Tourism Recovers 90% Since Onset of Covid-19

The End of 2022, Seychelles' Tourism Industry Recovered By 90 Percent Since the Onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Well Ahead of the Global Average Figure That Stands At Around 60… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' President Attends White House Dinner for African Leaders

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, had a series of networking meetings on the sidelines of the U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit 2022 which took place in Washington DC,… Read more »

Southern Africa: Speaker of Seychelles' Parliament Elected President of SADC Parliamentary Forum

The Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly, Roger Mancienne, has been elected as the President of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) at… Read more »

Seychelles: Low Turnout for Seychelles' Blood Donation Drive

Health authorities in the Seychelles have expressed disappointment at the low turn-out of at its latest blood donation drive held on Friday. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Considers Protecting More Forest Areas - Private Landowners Consulted

Authorities in Seychelles are considering the possibility of demarcating areas important for biodiversity and conservation and for those that are on private land, they are… Read more »

Seychelles: Us Navy Assists Seychelles Coast Guard in Wreckage Removal

Work is being done to remove the wreckage of a vessel at the ex-Seychelles Coast Guard pier located at Bois de Rose ahead of the Port Victoria expansion and rehabilitation project. Read more »