September 05, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles and Israeli Prison Services Discuss Future Training and Cooperation
Dynamic security, training in escort services, as well as data analysis and management are amongst the areas in which the Seychelles Prison Service held discussions with its… Read more »
Seychelles: The Gambia Takes an Interest in Seychelles' State-Owned Enterprises Oversight
The Gambia will be looking to implement a number of points learnt from Seychelles into the creation of its own commission that will oversee the country's state-owned enterprises… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Seychelles: Women in Seychelles Head Majority of Households - Census
In a total of 27,551 households that took part in the latest population census held in Seychelles in April this year, 55 percent are headed by women. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Kanabis Association Launched to Lobby for Legalisation of Cannabis Use
In Seychelles, the use of cannabis for recreational purposes by adults is illegal and remains a deeply controversial subject as drug abuse is one of the greatest challenges facing… Read more »
Seychelles: Six-Star Resort 'Waldorf Astoria Platte Island' in Seychelles On Track for Earlier Opening in 2023
The Waldorf Astoria resort on Seychelles' Platte Island is expected to open by October 2023, two months ahead of schedule, said a top official. Read more »
August 29, 2022
Seychelles: Peace and Stability - a More Holistic Approach Needed, Says Seychelles' President At Ticad 8
On the final day of the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) Summit in Tunis on Sunday, Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan addressed the plenary… Read more »
August 28, 2022
Seychelles: Nature Seychelles Goes High-Tech With Huawei On Cousin Island
One of the world's leading providers of information and communication technology company, Huawei Technologies, is supporting a local environmental non-profit organisation to… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Holds Talks With Japanese Foreign Minister At Ticad 8
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan is currently attending the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) in Tunisia, taking place from August 27-28,… Read more »
August 27, 2022
Seychelles: A Winning Mentality - Seychelles Aims to Compete At Top Level African Football
Seychelles is aiming to produce at least three top quality players every year as graduates from the Seychelles Football Institute (IFS), a top official has revealed. Read more »
August 26, 2022
Seychelles: Valabhji Case -U.S. $4 Million Worth of Shares to Be Surrendered to Seychelles Government
The Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles (ACCS) has announced that its investigation 'Project Black Iron' relating to the theft of a $50 million loan given by the government of… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Seychelles: First Shipment of Fishing Nets Sent From Seychelles to Europe for Recycling #AfricaClimateHope
A newly established circular business in Seychelles, Brikole, on Wednesday sent out its first shipment of exhausted fishing nets to Europe for recycling, removing 50 tonnes of… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Seychelles: Illegal Fishing - Seychelles' Court of Appeal Reduces Fine for Sri Lankan Captain
A Sri Lankan national, previously convicted before the Supreme Court of Seychelles for illegal fishing, has won his case before the Court of Appeal and been ordered to pay a… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' President to Attend Japan's Ticad 8 Summit in Tunisia
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, is heading for Tunis on Thursday to attend the eighth meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8),… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles Considers Introducing GPS Bracelets for Tourists Venturing On Hikes
The Seychelles' government is considering to introduce GPS tracking bracelets for use by tourists when venturing out on hiking trails on their own. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Conducts Research Into 'Tinge' Combat Dance to Preserve Tradition
Seychelles is currently carrying out research to learn more about one dance form that is part of the island nation's intangible cultural heritage - tinge - as part of a larger… Read more »
August 22, 2022
Seychelles: Making Seychelles' Workplaces Safe From Harassment and Abuse
Preventing different forms of abuse of employees in the workplace was the subject of a meeting held at the Seychelles Trading Company (STC) conference centre on Monday, as some… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Top Windsurfer Jean-Marc Gardette Wins Mahe-Praslin Race
The record for the fastest time to reach Seychelles' second largest island, Praslin, from the main island of Mahe remains intact, after the latest Mahe-Praslin windsurfing race on… Read more »
August 18, 2022
Southern Africa: SADC Summit - Maritime Security Continues to Be a Threat, Says Seychelles' President
Maritime security continues to be a threat to the safety of Seychelles and is becoming one of the most significant issues for the whole African continent, President Wavel… Read more »
August 17, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Meets Seychellois Community in DRC
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan is attending the 42nd summit of heads of state and government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) taking place in the… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Seychelles: IFRC to Support Seychelles' Red Cross Society in Fight Against Covid-19
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) will support 47 Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in African countries including Seychelles with… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Seychelles: COP27 Agenda - Seychelles' President Meets With Comorian Special Envoy #AfricaClimateCrisis
The need for small island states to join together to defend their interests at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt was a message sent by Comoran… Read more »
August 07, 2022
Seychelles: Best Boutique Hotel - L'escale Marina and Spa in Seychelles Clinches Ita Award
The L'Escale Marina and Spa in Seychelles has clinched the award for Best Boutique Hotel in the International Travel Awards for 2022. Read more »
August 05, 2022
Seychelles: Popular Island Destination - Emirates Airline Is Promoting Seychelles On Its Network, Says Senior VP
Seychelles has become a popular destination in the Middle East and Europe and the Emirates Airline is bringing passengers across the world to the island nation, said a top official… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Seychelles: Moscow-Seychelles Direct - Aeroflot Expected to Resume Flights in October
Aeroflot is planning to resume flights to Seychelles within the next couple of months with some technical details still under discussion so as to finalise all the arrangements for… Read more »
August 02, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles Sets Out to Increase Breastfeeding to Reach 50% Target
Seychelles is aiming to increase its number of exclusively breastfed babies to 50 percent by the year 2025, said a health official at the launch of the Breastfeeding Week on… Read more »