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 »

Seychelles: Seychelles Seeks Technical Assistance From World Bank for Waste Management

Seychelles is seeking the technical assistance of the World Bank through a soft loan to address the problems the island nation is facing with its solid waste management, said Vice… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Former Chief Justice Launches 'A Practical Approach to Evidence for Judicial Officers'

A new manual for judicial officers concerning African common law, aimed at judges, lawyers, and law students, has been launched by a Court of Appeal judge and former Chief Justice… Read more »

Seychelles: Sustainable Ocean Economy - Seychelles Becomes Member of the Ocean Panel

Seychelles has become a member of the Ocean Panel, an initiative that allows world leaders to work towards a sustainable ocean economy among others. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' President Assumes Presidency of Small Island Development States Dock

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan is the new president of SIDS DOCK, a small island developing states initiative for renewable energy and sustainable development. Read more »

Seychelles: Witchcraft Case - Seychelles Court Remands 6 Suspects for 10 Days

A Tanzanian national and five Seychellois arrested in a suspected witchcraft case, related to two bodies that were dug up from a cemetery in August and other acts of vandalism and… Read more »

Seychelles: Eden Art Space - 'Light' Exhibition Inspired By Seychelles' Uniqueness

An exhibition entitled "Light" is on display at the Eden Art Space, a theme that the organisers say is inspired by Seychelles' uniqueness that drives many artists to produce… Read more »

Seychelles: Uniting Against Alzheimer's - Seychelles' Ongoing Battle

On September 21, the world pauses to observe World Alzheimer's Day - a solemn occasion to reflect on the formidable challenges faced by individuals battling Alzheimer's disease in… Read more »

Seychelles: Air Seychelles to Add Flights to Tel Aviv Due to Passenger Demand Increase for Sukkot Celebrations

Air Seychelles will be operating 20 flights on the Tel Aviv route between Thursday, September 21 and Friday, October 6, to accommodate the increase in passengers for an upcoming… Read more »

Seychelles: New Seychelles National Gallery Will Open With Exhibition in November

The new Seychelles National Gallery, located inside the National Library building, will hold its first exhibition in November, said a top official on Wednesday. Read more »

Seychelles: Vatican Proposes 'The Farm of Hope' for Seychellois Recovering Drug Addicts

The Vatican Ambassador to Seychelles visited the island nation recently pledging more support and cooperation in the fight against drugs, responding to President Wavel Ramkalawan's… Read more »

East Africa: Seychelles Women's Volleyball Team Wins Gold At Indian Ocean Island Games

The Seychelles women's volleyball national team defended its champion title for the fourth consecutive time at the 11th edition of the Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG) on Sunday. Read more »

Seychelles: Health Authorities Fast-Track Signing Process of Zambian Doctors

Seychelles' health authorities have agreed to expedite the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zambia to facilitate the recruitment of Zambian health professionals… Read more »

Seychelles: Aeroflot to Increase Flights to Seychelles to Three Weekly

Russia's national airline, Aeroflot, will increase its flight frequency to Seychelles in October, which will keep the Eastern European country among the top three markets on the… Read more »

Africa: Seychelles' Voice Sensation Clive Camille to Sing in the Voice Africa's Playoffs

Seychelles only remaining singer on the popular talent show, "The Voice Africa", is looking to boost his profile internationally with performances in shows in Australia and a new… Read more »

Seychelles: SeyCCAT Selected As Convening Agent for Global Fund for Coral Reefs

The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) has been selected as a convening agent in the island nation for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR). Read more »

Seychelles: Good Governance - Seychelles Takes Part in APRM With African Counterparts

Seychelles has joined 14 other members of the African continent to share experiences and look for ways to better implement the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) reviewing… Read more »

Seychelles: Volunteers Needed in Seychelles for Cousin Island Turtle Nesting Programme

Young international candidates and Seychellois youth with an interest in conservation are being asked to join Nature Seychelles' programme on Cousin Island Special Reserve for the… Read more »

Seychelles: Fishing Authority Signs Up for Project to Intercept Fish Aggregating Devices

The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is to see a boost in fish aggregating devices (FADs) management capacity within local waters through the signing of an agreement with leading… Read more »

Africa: UN-Doalos Meeting in Seychelles Focuses On Ocean Governance Challenges

Experts on ocean governance from the Indian Ocean and other parts of the world are meeting in Seychelles to discuss and identify solutions to overcome challenges. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Tourism Environmental Levy Not to Be Included in Advertised Room Prices but Added On Invoices

The Seychelles tourism environmental sustainability levy will into force on August 1 as per the structure announced by the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade in July,… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' President Sends Condolence Message Upon Passing of Sheikh Saeed of UAE

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi,… Read more »

Seychelles: Western Indian Ocean Pollution Regional Exercise Gets Under Way

With the aim of further strengthening regional response to pollution incidents at sea, a three-day tabletop exercise is being organised in Seychelles for the western Indian Ocean,… Read more »

Africa: African Day of Seas and Oceans - Africa Is Responding to Call for Sustainable Use of Resources, Says Seychelles' President

The adoption and implementation of Africa's Blue Economy Continental Strategy indicate that the continent is responding to a global call urging humanity to review and rethink the… Read more »

Seychelles: Technical and Vocational Education in Seychelles to Develop With Chinese Aid

Seychelles and China will continue to work together in the education sector with particular interest in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as per an agreement… Read more »