Seychelles: Flash Floods - Seychelles Tests Early Warning Systems in Tabletop Exercise

Seychelles' authorities are currently testing and fine-tuning their early warning systems and preparedness in case of a flash flood, starting Wednesday morning. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Prepares Agenda for Cop 16 On Biological Diversity

A delegation from Seychelles will participate in the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity from October 21 to November 1, 2024, an event… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Parliament Adopts Motion to Make Sign Language Official Language

The National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion to designate Seychelles Deaf Language as an official national language, marking a significant milestone for the islands'… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Fiscal Policy Is to Reduce Debt to Almost 50 Percent By 2029

Seychelles' Fitching Ratings at BB- with a positive outlook is a good indication that the country is doing well in regards to the macro-economic indicators set, said a top… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Central Bank Maintains Monetary Policy Rate of 1.75 Percent for Q4

The Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) has announced that it is maintaining an accommodative monetary policy for the final quarter of 2024, although it remains vigilant about various… Read more »

Seychelles: Team Seychelles Gets Send Off for First Global Robotic Challenge in Greece

Team Seychelles for the First Global Robotic Challenge received their sending-off on Friday and the vice-captain remains confident of getting a good outcome from the competition… Read more »

Seychelles: 'Tourism Seychelles' Announces Return of 4 Major International Airlines

German airline, Condor, and Swiss leisure and charter airline, Edelweiss Air, resumed their operations to Seychelles on September 21 and 22 respectively. Read more »

Africa: Seychelles Adopts Pact for the Future At Summit At UN General Assembly in New York

World leaders, including Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan, adopted a Pact for the Future to transform global governance on Sunday at the United Nations General Assembly… Read more »

Seychelles: Increased Number of Chengdu Tourists Flying to Seychelles Expected

Seychelles' tourism authorities are optimistic about the first direct and non-stop charter flight operated by Sichuan Airlines, from Chengdu Province in China due in November. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Academic Shows Links Between Creole Folktales and Stories From 'The Arabian Nights'

Seychellois academic and director of the Creole Language and Culture Research Institute (CLCRI) at the University of Seychelles (UniSey), Dr. Penda Choppy, has identified that the… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' and Cuban Presidents Meet to Discuss Cooperation in Healthcare, Education, Criminal Justice

The President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan and his counterpart from Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, have agreed to further enhance cooperation, in the healthcare,… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Football Federation Signs Partnership Deal With Absa for Premier League

Seychelles' top football division has been rebranded to Absa Premier League through a partnership agreement signed between the Absa Bank Seychelles and the Seychelles Football… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' First Library and Natural History Museum Renovated and Re-Opened for Other Use

One of Seychelles' historical buildings, the Carnegie Building, re-opened its doors into a new era on Tuesday following renovation to bring it back to its original architecture. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Media Practitioners Learn Safety Protocols for Emergencies and Disasters

Media practitioners have joined forces with the Red Cross Society of Seychelles (RCSS) and the Seychelles Media Commission to draft a document aimed at keeping members of the media… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles International Airport Redevelopment to Undergo Further Review

The Cabinet of Ministers has requested further exploration of other options for certain infrastructures and the financial plan of the proposed masterplan on the redevelopment of… Read more »

Mauritius: Seychelles and Mauritius Agree to Petroleum Exploration in JMA of Mascarene Plateau

Seychelles and Mauritius have agreed to have petroleum exploration within the Joint Management Area (JMA) of the Mascarene Plateau at a recent meeting of the Technical Committee of… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' President Launches Direct and Non-Stop Charter Flight By Sichuan Airlines

The first direct and non-stop charter flight operated by Sichuan Airlines, from Chengdu Province in China to Seychelles in November, was officially launched by Seychelles'… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Golty Seeks Financial Assistance for Repatriation VIA Gofundme

Popular Seychellois reggae artist, Golty Farabeau, who moved to the United Kingdom some 20 years ago is appealing to fans and well-wishers in the country to help him raise… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Eez - Catch of Yellowfin Tuna Returns to Normal in 2024, Says Opagac

Although the fleet of Spanish purse seiners registered in Seychelles have noted a drop in catch for the yellowfin tuna in 2023, the first half of 2024 seems to be back to the… Read more »

Seychelles: Japan to Have Fully-Fledged Embassy With Resident Ambassador in Seychelles

Japan will have a fully-fledged embassy and a resident ambassador in Victoria, the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kamikawa Yoko, said during bilateral talks with Seychelles'… Read more »

Seychelles: Rehabilitation Works in Seychelles' Baie Ternay Wetland Supports Healthier Marine Life and Ecosystem

An initiative to improve healthy marine life and ecosystems of wetland areas, by ensuring the flow of fresh and sea water in wetland areas, as a way of preventing pollution, has… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Digital Wallet 'Eboo' Increasing in Usage

The number of usage of a digital wallet called "eboo," launched in Seychelles in January by Nebula FinTech Limited, has surpassed expectations, said a top official of the company. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Extends Moratorium On Import and Charters of Longline Fishing Vessels

A moratorium imposed in Seychelles in August 2023 on the importation and chartering of longline fishing vessels for use in the semi-industrial tuna fishery has been extended to… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles to Host First Business Incubation Centre for African Woman Entrepreneurs

A business incubation centre will be established in Seychelles next year through a virtual signing of a memorandum of understanding between the COMESA Federation of Women in… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles to Introduce Digital Skills in School Curriculum in 2025, As Team Gets Ready for First Global Robotics Challenge

Starting next year, the school curriculum in Seychelles will include a digital skills component, said a top government official on Tuesday after handing over the kits and tools to… Read more »