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Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:39:33 GMT
Air Seychelles to Fly Humanitarian Cargo to Kabul and Islamabad
[Seychelles News Agency] Air Seychelles has been given a long-term contract with a United States-based non-profit to carry humanitarian cargo, the airline said on Wednesday.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:39:30 GMT
Seychelles' Delegates to UN Climate Summit Plant Trees to Offset Carbon Footprint of Travelling to Glasgow
[Seychelles News Agency] Several members of Seychelles' delegation who attended the UN climate change summit in Glasgow (COP26) planted 240 trees in the islands' largest national park to offset the carbon footprint incurred by the delegation's round ...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:41:29 GMT
Constitutional Rights of Seychelles' Citizens to Enter Their Country Under Microscope - Travizory Contract Questioned
[Seychelles News Agency] Authorities in Seychelles are reviewing the fees that Seychellois citizens have to pay on the Travizory travel authorisation platform when travelling to their homeland, a top official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:41:03 GMT
New High-Tech Tactical Training Launched in Latest Indo-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise
[Seychelles News Agency] Improving the ability for defence forces to work with each other as well as better comprehending and practicing validated drills are the aims of a 10-day joint military exercise between the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) and...

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:26:34 GMT
How We Discovered That Sea Turtles in Seychelles Have Recovered From the Brink
[The Conversation Africa] It's not always easy to assess whether animal conservation measures have worked. But we've discovered that green turtles of Seychelles - once almost hunted to extinction - are now thriving again. And it's all because of cruc...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:54:18 GMT
Role of Seychelles Defence Forces Scrutinised - Ag's Office Proposes Amendment to Constitution
[Seychelles News Agency] An amendment to the Constitution of Seychelles to allow military personnel to assist the police without the need for a state of emergency is being discussed by the Attorney General's (AG) Office and the Seychelles Defence For...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:22:06 GMT
Prawn Farm Coming Back to Coetivy - Belgian Company to Assist in Relaunch
[Seychelles News Agency] Prawn farming and extensive agriculture on Coetivy Island are set to restart in a bid to make Seychelles less dependent on food importation.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:48:23 GMT
Protected Green Turtles Thriving On Seychelles' Aldabra Atoll
[Seychelles News Agency] Green turtle recovery on Seychelles' Aldabra atoll - a UNESCO world heritage site - is continuing to increase and the most prominent growth is at Settlement Beach, according to data from over 50 years of monitoring published ...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:14:07 GMT
France Puts Seychelles On Travel 'Green List' - Hopes of Tourism Increase to the Islands
[Seychelles News Agency] France has eased the health control measures at its borders for travellers going to and from Seychelles by moving the island nation from the orange COVID-19 list to the green list.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:27:43 GMT
Climate Impact, Coastal Erosion and Flooding - Protecting Seychelles' Coastlines May Cost Up to $10m
[Seychelles News Agency] Finding solutions to manage coastal erosion and flooding at five sites in Seychelles was the focus of a meeting attended by government officials and environmentalists on Monday.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:27:42 GMT
No More Pcr Tests for Vaccinated Visitors to Seychelles - Tropical Paradise Eases Entry Measures
[Seychelles News Agency] Vaccinated visitors to Seychelles will no longer need a negative PCR test to travel to the island nation as of March 15, after the Ministry of Health revised the entry and stay conditions on Monday.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:40:44 GMT
Seychelles' Weightlifter Clementina Agricole Eyes Commonwealth Games Spot After Winning Gold in Mauritius Tourney
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychellois female weightlifter, Clementina Agricole, has increased her chances to get a spot at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after winning a gold medal in the international open weightlifting championship in...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:36:44 GMT
Publicity Stunt or Not? Chagossians in Seychelles Question Mauritian Government's Recent Expedition
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles-based Chagossians have described the recent expedition to the Chagos islands organised by the government of Mauritius as a mere publicity stunt with no real interest in the plight of the displaced islanders.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:56:21 GMT
Seychelles' La Digue Island to Get State-of-the-Art Hospital With $4m Donation From UAE
[Seychelles News Agency] The construction of a new state-of-the-art hospital on La Digue Island, Seychelles' third most populated island, started on Wednesday, seven months after the foundation stone was laid.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:44:52 GMT
UAE to Support Seychelles in Reinforcing Stem Subjects in Schools
[Seychelles News Agency] Promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the school curriculum in Seychelles was the focus of discussions between Seychelles and the UAE on Wednesday.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:04:49 GMT
'Missing $50 Million' - Weak Evidence Against Lawyer, Says Her Defence Team
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles Supreme court will give a decision on March 25 on the application for the release on bail of Laura Valabhji, an accused in the high-profile case of the missing $50 million, intended as aid from the government o...

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:04:24 GMT
Three Foreign Vessels Arrested in Seychelles On Suspicion of Illegal Fishing
[Seychelles News Agency] Three foreign vessels have been intercepted on suspicion of illegal fishing in Seychelles' waters, the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) said on Monday.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:03:54 GMT
Seychelles Takes Stock of Formidable Achievements of Its Women to Mark March 8 Celebration
[Seychelles News Agency] In a message for International Women's Day on March 8, the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, commented on the United Nation's theme for this year, which is "Gender Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow."

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:12:17 GMT
On Your Marks, Get Set... Go! Seychelles Getting Faster, More Reliable Internet With Second Submarine Cable
[Seychelles News Agency] A second submarine optic cable has landed in Seychelles and once it becomes operational in May, it will provide a secure and reliable internet connection, said a top government official.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:36:07 GMT
Seychellois Can Submit Proposals to Global Project Seeking to Improve Management of Plastic Waste
[Seychelles News Agency] The Basel Convention has opened a second call for pilot projects under its Plastic Waste Partnership and interested parties in Seychelles can submit their proposals to the Ministry of Environment for endorsement, a top offici...

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:37:23 GMT
Seychelles Foresees Worse Economic Crisis As Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affects Tourism Markets
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles foresees an economic crisis worse than the one brought by the COVID-19 pandemic with the impact of the Russia and Ukraine conflict on its eastern European tourism markets, said a top official on Friday.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:58:45 GMT
Olympic House Opens in Seychelles Boosting Quest to Bring Home First Olympic Medal
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' quest for an Olympic medal if not by 2024 then by the 2028 summer games has been given a boost with the opening of its first-ever Olympic House on Wednesday.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:46:20 GMT
Rotary International Offers Free Heart Surgery for 50 Children in Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Rotary International has offered free heart surgery for 50 children in Seychelles under its 'Gift of Life' programme, the organisation's president said on Tuesday.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:19:33 GMT
Govt Relaxes Covid-19 Measures, Lifting Curfews, Closing Times, Allowing Family Meet-Ups
[Seychelles News Agency] An overnight curfew and closing time for bars and casinos will be removed while family gatherings are permitted as of March 1 as health authorities in Seychelles relax measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:09:59 GMT
CFI Keen On Strengthening Victoria Foods
[263Chat] Agri-business concern, CFI Holdings is making headway in strengthening its milling subsidiary, Victoria Foods after capitalizing the unit during the first quarter ended December 31, 2021.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:08:49 GMT
Country's First Dedicated Aesthetics Clinic Opens
[Seychelles News Agency] A clinic offering state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures and treatments has opened in Seychelles' Mont Fleuri district on the main island of Mahe.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:50 GMT
Seychelles' Island Development Company Buying Larger Transport Plane
[Seychelles News Agency] The Islands Development Company (IDC) plans to add a larger capacity aircraft to its aviation fleet to help with operations on Seychelles' outer islands, a top official said on Friday.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:41:03 GMT
State of the Nation - President Sees Relaxed Covid-19 Measure Soon
[Seychelles News Agency] In his second State of the Nation address, the President of Seychelles announced an upcoming revision in COVID-19 measures, spoke about the rising cost of living and gave an update on the rescue plans for Air Seychelles.



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