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Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:02:04 GMT
Missing $50 Million Case in Seychelles Split in Two - Money Laundering and Weapons Charges
[Seychelles News Agency] The case of the missing $50 million before the Seychelles Supreme court on Friday was split in two: money laundering and terrorism.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:02:03 GMT
Absa Bank Installs First Touch-Free, App-Driven ATM in Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Absa Bank Seychelles has launched the first touch-free ATM service in Seychelles where customers will be able to use their smartphones to withdraw money.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:40:26 GMT
East African Standby Force Director Visits President of Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] The possible maritime security assistance to Seychelles by the East African Standby Force (EASF) was one of the areas discussed between the director of the force and President Wavel Ramkalawan on Thursday.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:01:28 GMT
Seychelles-Flagged Purse Seiners Returning to Port After Reaching Yellowfin Tuna Quota
[Seychelles News Agency] Ten out of 13 tuna purse seiners fishing under the flag of Seychelles have stopped operations for 2021 after having reached their allocated yellowfin tuna quota for the year, a top fisheries official said.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:02:01 GMT
Mayor of Seychelles' Capital Is Named Secretary General of New Institute of Culture, Heritage and Arts
[Seychelles News Agency] The newly appointed secretary general of the Seychelles Institute of Culture, Heritage and the Arts, David Andre, said it is an honour and a privilege to take on the responsibility.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:30:54 GMT
Candles Lit in Seychelles to Remember World Aids Day
[Seychelles News Agency] Participants in a workshop to mark World AIDS Day on Wednesday lit candles and set them afloat in a pool at the Savoy Resort and Spa.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:30:50 GMT
Seychelles Removed From List of Countries Not Allowed to Enter Australia
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles has been removed from the list of countries whose residents are not allowed to enter Australia because of concerns over the COVID-19 Omicron variant, which has not been detected in the island nation, the tourism de...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:35:54 GMT
Freedom and Justice Foundation in Name of Exiled Seychellois, Gerard Hoarau, Is Launched
[Seychelles News Agency] A foundation in the name of the late Gerard Hoarau was officially launched on Monday with the aim of promoting freedom and justice, two of the many values that the exiled Seychellois most believed in.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:28:30 GMT
6th Suspect in Case of Missing $50 Million Is Ordered Held By Seychelles Supreme Court
[Seychelles News Agency] A sixth suspect in the case of the missing $50 million in government funds was remanded by the Seychelles Supreme court on Monday.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:58:54 GMT
Seychellois Seafarers Owed Payment By EU Vessels to Get 73 Percent of Pay
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychellois seafarers who worked on European Union (EU) fishing vessels under previous protocols will receive 73 percent of the requested amount of compensation, said Seychelles' fisheries minister.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:00:10 GMT
Air Seychelles to Resume Weekly Flights to Mumbai, India Next Week
[Seychelles News Agency] Air Seychelles will resume scheduled passenger flights linking Seychelles and Mumbai as of December 2, the airline said on Thursday.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:57:57 GMT
Seychelles Closes Borders to Southern African Countries Due to New Covid-19 Variant
[Seychelles News Agency] Visitors from seven southern African countries will not be permitted to enter Seychelles from Saturday November 27 until further notice under new travel measures announced by the local health authorities on Friday due to a ne...

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:54:45 GMT
United Nations Opens New Liaison Office in Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] A new United Nations liaison office has opened in Seychelles and will be operational as of next week, said its coordination officer.

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 07:30:46 GMT
Seychellois Man Held As Part of Drug Deal Released to Authorities
[Seychelles News Agency] A Seychellois man who was being held on an Iranian dhow as part of a drug deal was released to the local police force on Thursday.

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 07:30:42 GMT
Seychellois Organisations Kick Off 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
[Seychelles News Agency] Three local organisations joined the Alliance Française on Thursday to kick-off 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in Seychelles.

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:38:14 GMT
Seychelles Needs More Ugandan Teachers, Doctors
[Monitor] Seychelles needs more Ugandan teachers (for Sciences) and doctors, and has the potential to import agricultural products such as fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products, Uganda's high commissioner to Seychelles, Dr Hassan Wasswa G...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:38:41 GMT
African Development Bank 'Impressed' With Progress On Seychelles' La Gogue Dam
[Seychelles News Agency] The African Development Bank (AfDB) is satisfied with the work being done to increase the storage capacity of the Seychelles' La Gogue Dam, a top official of the bank said on Wednesday.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:34:48 GMT
African Trade Reliant On Secure Maritime Links, Seychelles' President Tells Comesa
[Seychelles News Agency] Trade can only be realised if the maritime links that connect eastern and southern Africa and beyond are reliable and have been properly secured, the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, told leaders from the region.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:07:00 GMT
Seychelles' First-Ever High Commissioner From Uganda Gains Accreditation, Looks At Agricultural Trade
[Seychelles News Agency] Uganda and Seychelles will cooperate in the sectors of agriculture, tourism and education, said the first-ever accredited Ugandan High Commissioner to the island nation.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:51:52 GMT
Seychelles' Credit Rating Upgraded to B+, Reflecting Tourism's Rebound
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' credit rating has been upgraded to 'B+' with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, reflecting the rebound of the tourism sector since the country reopened its border to visitors in March.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:39:51 GMT
African Development Bank Report Validates Covid-19 Decisions By Seychelles' Government
[Seychelles News Agency] A report for Seychelles entitled "COVID-19 Impact Assessment & Recovery Strategies" validates measures taken by the government to stabilise the economy and budget, as well as increase economic resilience, said a top official.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:33:55 GMT
President of Seychelles Seeks to Tamp Down Unease After Arrests in Case of Missing $50 Million
[Seychelles News Agency] President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles said in a special TV address on Monday that rumours and speculation about the case of a missing $50 million are causing people to live in fear.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:44:24 GMT
Court Rules 3rd Suspect Held in Case of Missing $50 Million in Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] A third person suspected to be linked to the disappearance of $50 million in Seychelles is being remanded until December 3 after appearing before the Seychelles Supreme Court on Monday.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:13:19 GMT
20 Designers to Showcase Their Styles At Seychelles Fashion Week On Nov. 27
[Seychelles News Agency] Twenty designers will participate in this year's edition of the Seychelles Fashion Week on November 27, surpassing the expectations of the organisers.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 07:30:09 GMT
Recycled Christmas Tree Competition Returns
[Seychelles News Agency] Bringing people together and creating a warm sense of community is the aim of the organisers for this year's edition of the recycled Christmas tree competition which is open for interested participants until the end of Novemb...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:05:21 GMT
Seychelles Bankers Association Warning - Be More Careful With Online Shopping
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles Bankers Association is advising people to be more careful about who they share their bank details with after a number of clients fell victim to fraudulent transactions.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:36:51 GMT
UN to Open Liaison Office in Seychelles, Resident Coordinator Says
[Seychelles News Agency] The United Nations will soon open a liaison office in Seychelles to boost relations and cooperation with the island nation, the U.N. resident coordinator said Tuesday.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:38:07 GMT
21st Meeting of Mauritius-Seychelles Joint Commission of the Extended Continental Shelf
[Government of Mauritius] The 21st meeting of the Mauritius-Seychelles Joint Commission of the Extended Continental Shelf and the 26th meeting of the Technical Committee of the Joint Commission was held, today, in Port-Louis.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:32:10 GMT
Opposition Leader - Seychelles' Budget Projections a Bit Too Rosy for Reality
[Seychelles News Agency] The two leaders in the National Assembly responded on Tuesday to the budget address made by the Minister for Finance last Friday.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:31:39 GMT
Seychelles Disappointed With Outcomes of UN Climate Change Conference, Official Says
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles is disappointed with the outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference COP26, which a top government official said on Tuesday is unlikely to lead to the world containing global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius.



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