Seychelles: Seychelles Fisheries Week - Fish Processing Training Starts At SMA

The start of fish processing training at the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) was announced at the official launching of the Seychelles Fisheries Week on Tuesday. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Human Rights Commission Trains More Civil Servants About Human Rights in Everyday Work

Officers from the Department of Employment learned more about the right to work in a training session organised by the Seychelles Human Rights Commission on Tuesday. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles National Assembly Leaders Respond to Proposed 2024 Budget

The two leaders in the Seychelles National Assembly on Wednesday responded to the 2024 budget presented by the Minister of Finance, Naadir Hassan, to the parliamentarians last… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Set to Reduce Excise Tax for Hybrids to Encourage Eco-Friendly Purchases

The price of buying a new hybrid car in Seychelles will be reduced next year following tax changes announced by the government for 2024. Read more »

Africa: Seychelles' President to Attend Saudi-Africa Summit

The President of the Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will attend the first Saudi-Africa Summit that will take place on November 10, State House said on Wednesday. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Partners With UNWTO to Identify Tourism Skills Needs and Gaps

Seychelles has partnered with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to identify skills needs and shortages in the tourism industry in order to determine appropriate… Read more »

Seychelles: Interpol Expresses Appreciation for Seychelles' Commitment in Combatting Crimes

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has expressed its appreciation for the commitment of Seychelles and its participation in many operations combatting a wide… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Promotes 'Cash-Lite' Approach to Protect Vulnerable Groups in Society

A "cash-lite" approach is being undertaken in Seychelles to ensure that specific groups of the population that are less adaptable to change and rely heavily on cash are provided… Read more »

Seychelles: Zenn Artis Kreolofonn - 61 Young Artists Showcase Traditional Fashion of Seychelles

Around 61 young artists from Seychelles are paying homage to traditional fashion in this year's Zenn Artis Kreolofonn (Young Creolophone Artist) competition while the local arts… Read more »

Seychelles: World's Rarest Bat - Seychelles' Critically Endangered Sheath-Tailed Bat Found in 4 More Locations

The Seychelles endemic sheath-tailed bat, a species listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List, has been spotted in… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Signs UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2024-2028

Seychelles and the United Nations on Tuesday signed a UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), which sets out the strategy and overall programme of support of the… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Fishing Authority Vigilant Against Illegal Fishers of Small Emperor Red Snappers

The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is asking fishermen to respect the size limit that it has imposed on certain species of fish, a top official said on Monday. Read more »

Seychelles: IFBB International Grand Prix - Seychellois Bodybuilder Wins Pro Card

Seychellois bodybuilder Savio Larue is the second bodybuilder from Seychelles to win a pro card allowing him to move up into the professional ranks of the sport. Read more »

Seychelles: Koko Sey - Ever Tried Cider Vinegar From Mango, Coconut or Banana?

A small Seychelles-based cottage business producing an array of organic condiments from locally grown fruits is seeking to grow the venture, eyeing the international market in the… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles to Host 2023 IFBB International Grand Prix for First Time

Seychelles will host the 2023 IFBB International Grand Prix for the first time with the participation of over 20 athletes vying for the top prize. Read more »

Seychelles: 'Cancer Concerns All of Us' - Seychelles' Soroptimists Organise Cancer Awareness Beach Walk

Around one hundred sympathisers of cancer patients in Seychelles defied the bad weather and gathered on the Beau Vallon beach in the north district of Mahe in front of the Sables… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Added to Saudi Arabia's Evisa Programme

Seychellois citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia can now apply for visas through an online portal after the island nation was included in the eVisa programme of the southwestern… Read more »

Seychelles: Exciting Education Collaborations Planned, Says New U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Seychelles

The Seychelles Foreign Affairs Department welcomed the new Chargé d'Affaires of the United States, Adham Loufti, on Tuesday. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Bodybuilder Wins Gold in Ryan Terry British Championships in Manchester

Seychellois bodybuilder Wallace Dorasamy won a gold medal in the open bodybuilding middleweight class at the Ryan Terry British Championships in Manchester, UK, from October 14 to… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Fashion Designer Unexpectedly Ends Up At New York Fashion Week

After the World Fashion Exhibition in Beverly Hills, United States, scheduled for October was cancelled again, a Seychellois fashion designer, found herself on a new quest to New… Read more »

Seychelles: 14-Year-Old Seychellois Windsurfer Wins Silver At Youth & Junior Slalom World Cup

A 14-year-old Seychellois windsurfer, Jules Kandasamy, won a silver medal at the 2023 PWA Youth & Junior Slalom World Cup, which took place in Alacati, Turkey, from October 3… Read more »

Seychelles: Egyptian Ambassador to Seychelles Accredited, British Diplomat Bids Farewell

The three Seychellois who have been imprisoned in Egypt are healthy and being treated well, according to the newly accredited Ambassador of Egypt to Seychelles. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Introduces New Cruise Village for Next Cruise Ship Season

Tackling unlicensed service providers and finding activities to entertain cruise ship tourists were among issues discussed by tourism officials and operators for the upcoming… Read more »

Seychelles: Free Sterilisation of Dogs Camp to Start Mid-October

Five volunteer veterinarians will join the Department of Agriculture on La Digue to carry out another free dog sterilisation camp as part of efforts to reduce and control the… Read more »

Seychelles: Tourism - More Airlines Increase Flight Frequencies to Seychelles Islands

Seychelles is becoming more accessible to visitors from other parts of the world with an increase in airline connections and flight frequencies, said Tourism Seychelles, the… Read more »