Seychelles: Coral Reefs - Coordinated Approach to Mitigate Bleaching Discussed At Didem Meeting in Seychelles

A senior scientist from the Monaco Scientific Centre said a coordinated approach is the ideal way to mitigate coral bleaching and climate change. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Parliament Rejects Private Member's Bill On Political Functions of Speaker, Ds and Loto

The National Assembly of Seychelles on Wednesday rejected a private member's bill seeking to remove the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker (DS) from the political hold of his or her… Read more »

Seychelles: 8 Seychellois Athletes Heading to Senior African Athletics Championship

Eight athletes will represent Seychelles at the upcoming Senior African Athletics Championship in Douala, Cameroon, from June 21 to 26. Read more »

Seychelles: Endangered Species - Seychelles Steps Up Efforts to Implement CITES

Officials from biosecurity, fisheries, conservation and customs in Seychelles participated in a familiarisation workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Port Victoria Extension Project Scaled Down Due to Higher Costs

The Seychelles' Port Victoria extension and rehabilitation project has been revised from 600 metres to 310 metres to cater for an escalation in costs of materials and building… Read more »

Seychelles: Naval Visit - Japan Training Squadron Expected in Seychelles From June 17

The Japan Training Squadron, JS Kashima and JS Shimakaze of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, will make a friendly port call at Victoria in Seychelles from June 17 to 20 as… Read more »

Seychelles: Aeroflot to Resume Flights to Seychelles in October 2024

The resumption of flights by Aeroflot to Seychelles in October was discussed earlier this week in a meeting between Antony Derjacques, Minister for Transport, and a delegation of… Read more »

Seychelles: Drug Trafficking - 9 Iranians Arrested in Seychelles, Remanded for 14 Days

The Seychelles Supreme Court has remanded nine Iranian nationals for 14 days in police custody after they arrested on a dhow last week on suspicion of drug trafficking. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Women, Girls and Youth Learn to Transform Fish Skin to Leather

Women, girls and young entrepreneurs from Seychelles are learning how to process fish skin to use as a type of leather in a three-day training programme at the Seychelles Maritime… Read more »

Africa: Korea-Africa Summit - Seychelles Makes Urgent Plea for Support to African Nations' Response to Climate Change

The Seychelles' President, Wavel Ramkalawan, in his capacity as the chairperson of the African Island States Climate Commission, made an urgent plea to all partners and… Read more »

Africa: Seychelles' President Stresses How Challenges in Africa Can Be Tackled in Collective Way

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan highlighted the various challenges affecting the African continent and stressed how these can only be addressed through collective… Read more »

Seychelles: United Seychelles Party Nominates Patrick Herminie As 2025 Presidential Candidate

The main opposition party, United Seychelles, officially nominated Dr Patrick Herminie as its candidate for the 2025 presidential election at its 37th congress on Sunday. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Tourism Careers Fair Attracts Job Seekers for Diverse Work

Job seekers and young people interested in joining the Seychelles tourism sector were given a broader view of what careers are available in the Tourism Careers Fair held on… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles and Mauritius Sign New Twinning Agreement Between Anse Boileau and Black River

The Seychelles' district of Anse Boileau and Mauritius' Black River signed a new twinning agreement on Tuesday, extending their relationship into a third decade. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles and Botswana to Collaborate On Agriculture, Education and Tourism Projects

Seychelles and Botswana will continue collaborations in agriculture, education, and tourism, said the newly accredited High Commissioner of Botswana. Read more »

Seychelles: 'Garden of Eden' - Seychelles' Atelier Alis Exhibition Launched in Cape Town

An artist couple hailing from Seychelles and Mauritius, Laurent Alis and Sasha Alis, have launched their collection 'Garden of Eden' in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Young Blood… Read more »

Seychelles: Rise in Demand for Local Fish Value-Added Products in Seychelles

There has been a rise in demand for fish-based value-added products in Seychelles over the years and there is a need for more of these types of products in the market, according to… Read more »

Seychelles: India's Indigo Airline to Offer Flights to Seychelles in October

IndiGo, one of the fastest growing air carriers from India, intends to launch flights to Seychelles in October 2024, according to the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA). Read more »

Seychelles: Work Expected to Begin On Natural Disaster Mitigation Plans for Seychelles

Work is expected to begin this week on the natural disaster mitigation plans for Seychelles around the main island of Mahe following recommendations from experts from Switzerland… Read more »

Seychelles: First-Ever Seychelles Coral Festival Draws Attention to Importance of Protection

The first-ever Seychelles Coral Festival was held recently by the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) to share information about corals and the different projects… Read more »

Seychelles: Greenpeace Teams Up With University of Seychelles for Seagrass Research Onboard Rainbow Warrior

The Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, arrived in Port Victoria in Seychelles after a week-long expedition with a team of scientists and students from the University of… Read more »

Seychelles: ' La Digue Island Set to Offer New Tourist Attractions, Including Horses

The L'Union Estate management is exploring the possibility of offering equestrian services at the L'Union Estate Park on La Digue, Seychelles' third most populated island, and an… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Boxer Joshua Cousin Wins Gold At Mandela African Boxing Cup

Seychellois boxer Joshua Cousin has claimed a gold medal at the first-ever Mandela African Boxing Cup, after beating his opponent in the final on Sunday. Read more »

East Africa: Seychelles' National IP Strategy Under Development, Says Trade Official

A national strategy for intellectual property (IP) is currently being developed for Seychelles and once completed it is expected to guide all application of the law and policies… Read more »

Seychelles: Govt Offers Reward for Info On Suspected Gas Attacks

Seychelles' authorities are offering a reward of SCR 100,000 ($7,425) to anyone having credible information on the recent suspected gas attacks and pledge to investigate the… Read more »