Seychelles: Insurers Association of Seychelles Confirms That CCCI Blast Is Covered By Insurance Policies

Claims relating to the massive explosion at Civil Construction Company Limited (CCCL) at the Providence Industrial Estate, which caused enormous damages to businesses in the area… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Semi-Industrial Fish Catch Increases By 17 Percent in Q3

Fishers in the semi-industrial industry in Seychelles have recorded a 17 percent increase in the amount of fish they caught during the third quarter of this year compared to last… Read more »

Seychelles: Charles Nyambe - 'Every School, Every Sports Club, and Every Community Centre Should Offer the Benefits of Inclusive Sports' in Seychelles

December 4, 2023, was a historic day for the island nation of Seychelles as it joined a global movement to advance inclusive education through sports for youth with intellectual… Read more »

Seychelles: Gourmand Awards - 'The Magic of Seychelles Cuisine and Stories From the 'Paradise On Earth' Wins Best in Africa

A new book "The Magic of Seychelles Cuisine and Stories from the "Paradise on Earth" by the honorary consul general of Seychelles in Bulgaria, Maxim Behar, was recognised as one of… Read more »

Seychelles: Estimated Cost of Dec. 7 Disasters On Housing Is $7.5 to $15m, Says Seychelles' President

The reconstruction of houses damaged on December 7 in an explosion at the Providence Industrial Estate and those damaged by landslides after heavy rainfall on the same day will… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles and Kuwait to Work On Visa Waiver Agreement and Air Link, Says New Kuwaiti Ambassador

A possible visa waiver agreement between Kuwait and Seychelles and creating an air link so that there can be more travel between the two countries, are part of the discussion held… Read more »

Seychelles: Officials Working to Assist Victims of December 7 Disasters

Over 331 people were taken to shelters by local authorities following an explosion at the Providence Industrial Estate that damaged their homes on December 7, which does not… Read more »

Seychelles: Govt, China to Work On Tourism, Fisheries, Blue Economy, Education and Health Projects - New Chinese Ambassador

Seychelles and China will seek to enhance their cooperation and traditional friendship, said the newly accredited Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles, Lin Nan. Read more »

Seychelles: Regional Marine Protected Areas Specialists Meet in Seychelles to Upgrade Management Capacities

In an effort to provide as much capacity building for professionals who work with marine protected areas (MPAs), the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) is working with… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Steps Up Disaster Preparedness Following Dec. 7 Floodings and Blast

The Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) in Seychelles is remaining on alert in case of further disasters while work at the Providence Industrial Estate after the December 7… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Wins World's Most Romantic Destination for 4th Consecutive Year

Seychelles won the World's Most Romantic Destination for the fourth consecutive year title at the 30th World Travel Awards 2023, Tourism Seychelles, the marketing branch of the… Read more »

Seychelles: New 7th December Disaster Fund Launched

The Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan announced on Thursday the opening of a relief fund called the 7th December Disaster Fund, in which people in Seychelles or abroad can make… Read more »

Seychelles: Explosion and Flooding - President Lifts State of Emergency

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan announced in a press statement in the late afternoon on Thursday that Seychelles is no longer in a state of emergency as of 5.50 pm. Read more »

Seychelles: Shellshocked Business Owners Assess Damage Following Blast

In the aftermath of the massive explosion from site of the Civil Construction Company Limited (CCCL) that happened in the early morning on Thursday in the Providence Industrial… Read more »

Seychelles: Explosion, Flooding - President Says 'We Will Leave No Stone Unturned' in Investigation

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan declared a state of emergency on Thursday after an enormous explosion at the Civil Construction Company Limited (CCCL) caused massive damage… Read more »

Seychelles: National Assembly Approves Amendment to Seychelles Citizenship Act

The Seychelles National Assembly on Tuesday approved a proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill, which seeks to make adjustments to the conditions required for gaining Seychellois… Read more »

Seychelles: Data Protection Bill Presented to Seychelles National Assembly for Approval

To protect the personal information of Seychellois citizens, a Data Protection bill is before the National Assembly for approval after being presented on Monday by Vice President… Read more »

Seychelles: COP28 - Seychelles Shares Advice in Seagrass Protection At 'Blue Carbon Ecosystems for People, Nature and Climate' Event

Ninety-nine percent of the Seychelles' seagrass is found in protected areas and this puts the island nation five years in advance in reaching its target of 100 percent protection… Read more »

Seychelles: COP28 - Seychelles Launches First Discussions On Impact of Climate Change On Health

Seychelles launched the first discussions on the impact of climate change on health at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai and revealed how it has been affected as… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Football Federation Seeks Permanent Head Coach for Men's National Team

The caretaker committee appointed by the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF) for the men's national team has completed its two-game mandate and now a permanent head coach is being… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Main Power Station to Be Expanded By 18MW By 2025

Seychelles' main power station, located at Roche Caiman on Mahe Island, is to be expanded by 18MW, the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) announced recently. Read more »

Seychelles: Balanced Strategy Needed to Protect Seychelles' Land and Marine Ecosystems - PCA

A strong collaboration between government and civil society is essential for comprehensive and effective conservation of the natural environment of Seychelles, especially its… Read more »

Seychelles: Biggest Animal On Earth - Blue Whales Discovered in Seychelles' Waters

The presence of blue whales in the Seychelles' waters has been discovered in dedicated scientific surveys and scientists are hopeful that further research is possible on these… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Trade Officials Brush Up On Negotiating Skills With WTO Experts

Officers and partners of the Seychelles Department of Trade will improve their negotiating skills through a one-week training programme starting Monday, facilitated by the World… Read more »

Seychelles: 4 Species of the Aldabra Atoll - a Unesco World Heritage Site in Seychelles

Aldabra Atoll is one of two sites in Seychelles designated as World Heritage sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The second is… Read more »