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Seychelles

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:44:23 GMT
Boost for New Drug Rehab Centre After U.S.$1.7 Million Donation From UAE
[Seychelles News Agency] Plans are underway in Seychelles for the construction of a new Drug Rehabilitation Centre on the site of a previous centre which burned down 10 years ago.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:25:37 GMT
Seychelles' Report to Fisheries Transparency Initiative Shows Fishing Access Agreements, Stock Information, Catch Data
[Seychelles News Agency] Previously unpublished information on foreign fishing access agreements, stock information, and payment and catch data is now available to the public following the publication of Seychelles' first report to the Fisheries Tran...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:46:18 GMT
Covid-19 Testing Shows That South African Variant Is Present in Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] COVID-19 samples tested at a laboratory in Kenya show that the South African variant is present in the island nation, said a top health official, though infection numbers are dropping thanks to Seychelles' world-leading vacci...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:59:53 GMT
Seychelles to Count, Check Up On Giant Tortoises Being Kept in Captivity
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' Ministry of Environment is undertaking a registration exercise to establish the population of the endemic Aldabra giant land tortoise being kept in captivity.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:04:44 GMT
Seychelles' President Calls On Europe, Africa to Ensure Vaccine Supply, Funding for All
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has called on European and African parliamentarians to have serious conversations on ensuring adequate financing mechanisms to support access to the COVID vaccines, said State House.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:04:43 GMT
Seychellois Welcome New Freedoms That Come With Relaxation of Covid Measures
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychellois citizens have welcomed the decision of the health authority to relax COVID-19 restriction measures this week.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:16:26 GMT
Islands Development Company Lights Up Two More of Seychelles' Outer Islands With Solar Power
[Seychelles News Agency] The Islands Development Company (IDC) is on track to having all the islands it manages in Seychelles running solely on green energy after the inauguration of solar farms on Astove and Farquhar islands.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:14 GMT
U.S Report Cites Violence Against Women, Trafficking, Child Labour As Rights Issues in Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] An annual U.S. government report on human rights practices in Seychelles found that violence against women, trafficking in persons, and child labour are the most significant human rights issues in the country.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:43:28 GMT
Rise in Seychelles' Currency Should Lead to Drop in Local Prices, Official Says
[Seychelles News Agency] The price of commodities in Seychelles is expected to drop as the rupee appreciates against the dollar, said a top finance official on Tuesday.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:43:26 GMT
Diplomats See Climate Change, Security Risks, Business Opportunities On Trip to Seychelles' Outer Islands
[Seychelles News Agency] The visit to some of Seychelles' outer islands by a group of foreign diplomats was a great opportunity to better demonstrate the challenges the island nation faces, especially in maritime security and climate change, Sylvestr...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:13:53 GMT
Former President of Seychelles Joins Group Asking U.S. to Lift Vaccine Patent Rules
[Seychelles News Agency] Former President of Seychelles, James Michel, joined other former world leaders of the Club de Madrid in addressing a letter to U.S President Joe Biden to consider giving support for a temporary suspension on patent rules for...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:20:08 GMT
Seychelles Sees First Death of a Health Worker From Covid-19
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles recorded its first fatality among health workers from COVID-19 after the death of Gerry Govinden on Monday. The Ministry of Health sent condolences to family and friends.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:51:10 GMT
Seychelles' Technology Innovation Institute Develops Solar-Powered Pesticide Sprayer for Farmers
[Seychelles News Agency] The National Institute for Science Technology and Innovation (NISTI) in Seychelles is in the process of testing a solar-powered pesticide sprayer that it has developed for farmers.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:29:10 GMT
Seychelles' Island Conservation Society Marks 20 Years With Postal Covers
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles warbler and the Seychelles splendid palm are two endemic species that are being featured on a new commemorative postal cover launched on Saturday.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:16:33 GMT
Return of a Princess - Seychelles' First Car to Be Restored to Former Glory
[Seychelles News Agency] Once the pride of Seychelles, the island nation's oldest known car - Princess - is expected to be restored to its former glory.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:39:53 GMT
Health Officials in Seychelles Launch 'Contak' Tracing App to Help Map Covid Links
[Seychelles News Agency] The Public Health Authority in Seychelles has launched an app that it says will revolutionize the way COVID-19 contact tracing is done in the island nation.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:27:22 GMT
10 Years in the Making, Seychelles' New Olympic House Almost Complete
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles expects to have its first-ever Olympic House once construction is completed on the project, the president of the local Olympic Committee said.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:55:09 GMT
Seychelles Tourism Board Launches Digital Platform to Increase Visibility, Support Local Tourism
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) on Monday launched a digital tourism platform in an effort to increase the visibility of the island nation through the internet and support the local tourism industry with online and digital...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:37:08 GMT
India Gives Seychelles New Judiciary Building, Solar Project, Patrol Boat
[Seychelles News Agency] Several projects including a fast patrol vessel funded by the Indian government were handed over officially to Seychelles on Thursday in a virtual inaugural ceremony.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:40:23 GMT
Olympic Athlete From Seychelles to Swim Between Islands to Raise Money, Attention for Mental Health Needs
[Seychelles News Agency] One of Seychelles' top athletes, swimmer Felicity Passon, is embarking on a 15km swimming challenge to raise funds that will go towards the promotion of mental health in the country.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:45:33 GMT
A Return to Normal Next Week - Cinemas, Casinos, Bars to Reopen - Sports and Family Gatherings Permitted Again
[Seychelles News Agency] After months of restrictions, closed shops, missed family time and diminished nightlife, Seychelles may finally be entering the last phase of the COVID-19 lockdown nightmare.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:53:48 GMT
Former President of Seychelles Marries Overseas, News Report Says
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles' former president, Danny Faure, got married last weekend in a foreign country, according to the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:39:44 GMT
Seychelles' Supreme Court Says Coetivy Island Ownership Issue to Be Settled May 8
[Seychelles News Agency] The Supreme Court of Seychelles has set May 8 as the date for a final judgment on the claim for the return of Coetivy Island to its former owner.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:48:12 GMT
Health Authorities in Seychelles to Vaccinate Foreign Seafarers Against Covid-19 Following 2 Deaths
[Seychelles News Agency] Health authorities in Seychelles are working with local shipping agencies to vaccinate foreign seafarers on vessels fishing in the island nation's waters, said a top official.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:48:11 GMT
African Development Bank Working On Economic Recovery Support Plan for Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] The African Development Bank (AfDB) is working on a financial facility to support Seychelles in its COVID-19 recovery programme, said a top official of the bank.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:48:08 GMT
Seychelles Is First in Africa to Implement New Civil Aviation Requirement for Enhanced Security
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles is the first African country to meet the new International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) requirement of enhanced border security after the island nation introduced an advanced information system for passengers...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:20:54 GMT
Hungary Could Help Seychelles Increase Fresh Milk Supply, Ambassador Says
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles and Hungary are reviewing bilateral cooperation and will focus on fisheries and agriculture and possible partnerships in the two sectors, including increasing the island nation's milk supply, said the newly accredi...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:31:35 GMT
Seychelles Invites Diplomats On Outer Island Excursion As Thanks for Covid-19 Support
[Seychelles News Agency] Diplomats from eight countries will visit some of the Seychelles' outer islands -- including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aldabra Atoll -- this coming weekend on a trip designed to show the island nation's gratitude for ...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:03:00 GMT
Four New Nuns Join Sisters of St Joseph, First Addition to Family in 33 Years
[Seychelles News Agency] Four new nuns have joined the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny in Seychelles 33 years after the Vice-Province received its last member.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:43:35 GMT
Seychelles' Christian Leaders Urge Compassion, Reconciliation On a Stay-At-Home Easter Sunday
[Seychelles News Agency] For the second year in a row, Christians in Seychelles will celebrate Easter Sunday at home and follow mass on television due to restrictions still in place on mass gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.



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