September 14, 2022
Lesotho: Former Seychelles President Chairs Commonwealth Observers
Seychelles' former President, Danny Faure, will lead the Commonwealth Observer Group - comprising of politics, media, gender, and election administration experts - at the general… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Seychelles: Speaker of Seychelles' Parliament Urges African Countries to Rethink Food Security Strategies
Food security and production is a matter not only of high importance but of urgent importance said the Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly, Roger Mancienne, in a recent… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Becomes First African Country to Fully Launch Tourism Satellite Account System
Setting out to strengthen its tourism data system, Seychelles on Monday became the first African country to fully launch its Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). Read more »
September 09, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Tourism Festival to Honour Founders of First Hotels
To commemorate 50 years since the opening of the Seychelles International Airport, during this year's 'Tourism Festival' celebrations, the Tourism Department will be honouring… Read more »
Seychelles: Drugs - Seychelles Police Undertakes Bopha Operation
The Seychelles Police Force conducted a drug search operation under the name of BOPHA on Wednesday in some key areas on Mahe island that are considered drug hotspots. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' President - "The Queen Exemplified Selfless Service, Devotion to Duty, Care, and Compassion"
As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan joined world leaders in sending a message of condolence to King Charles III on Friday. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Africa: Blueinvest Africa Forum in Seychelles Gives African Start-Ups Chance to Pitch Blue Economy Ideas
A total of 22 African start-up companies have been provided with the platform to present their innovation and revolutionising ideas, contributing to finding solutions within the… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles and Israel Agree to Expand Flight Frequency to 28 Flights Per Week
Seychelles and Israel on Tuesday signed a bilateral air service agreement catering for an increased frequency of flights between the two countries, creating more opportunities for… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Seychelles: HR Remain Biggest Challenge for Health Services in Covid-19 Fight
Limited human resources remain the main challenge the Seychelles' health ministry faces in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, a high official at the Public Health Authority… Read more »
Seychelles: Tanzania Committed to Supporting Seychelles Prison Service, New Tanzanian HC Says
While eyeing the signing of a broader agreement that will promote more bilateral exchanges between the two countries, Tanzania remains committed to supporting and increasing an… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Presidents Sends Congratulations to New UK PM
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan sent a congratulatory message to the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Liz Truss, following her appointment,… Read more »
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 »