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Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:42:33 GMT
Time Capsule - Seychelles' President Pledges Sustainable Use of Ocean Resources
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan pledged to use ocean resources sustainably in order to ensure the livelihoods of future generations, inaugurating a time capsule on Moyenne Island on Saturday to mark the event.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 14:24:59 GMT
Predators and Climate Change Threaten Seychelles' White-Tailed Tropicbird #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Seychelles News Agency] The white-tailed tropicbird, one of the most emblematic birds of Seychelles, found on the coat of arms of the island nation, is showing signs of potential population decline. Invasive predators such as rats and the possible i...

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:50:25 GMT
Seychelles Leaders Praise President Kenyatta's Leadership Style
[Capital FM] Seychelles -- Seychelles political leaders have praised President Uhuru Kenyatta, describing him as a visionary leader who has effectively voiced the African agenda in the global arena.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:32:27 GMT
Kenya, Seychelles Sign 10 Agreements to Cement Bilateral Ties
[Capital FM] Seychelles, Victoria -- Kenya and Seychelles on Monday signed a record 10 agreements to cement the historical cordial diplomatic relations the two countries have enjoyed since they became independent.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:51:31 GMT
President Kenyatta Heads to Seychelles for 3-Day State Visit
[Capital FM] Seychelles -- President Uhuru Kenyatta was on Sunday set to start a three-day State Visit to Seychelles.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:57:01 GMT
The Missing U.S.$50 Million - Country Gears Up for Historic High-Profile Trial
[African Arguments] Nine people - including a former first lady, ex-generals and top officials - face charges of stealing aid in 2002 and storing illicit firearms.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:34:43 GMT
CAF President, Dr Motsepe to Visit South Sudan, Uganda, Seychelles and Algeria
[CAF] Following his successful visit in Ethiopia today, CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe will leave Addis Ababa and visit four more countries in the next four days.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:06:40 GMT
Seychelles' Properties Purchased in Forex Now Subject to CBS Exchange Rates After Valuation
[Seychelles News Agency] The exchange rates of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) will be applied to calculate the market value in rupees of foreign-owned properties purchased in a foreign currency after an amendment to the Immovable Property Tax A...

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:46:05 GMT
Seychelles Still Considering Large-Scale Agriculture Projects On Outer-Islands
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' state-owned Islands Development Company (IDC) says that it is still going ahead with its agriculture programme on the outer island of Coetivy despite some issues with prospective farmers.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:35:52 GMT
Seychelles and Reunion Island Resume Tourism Training Exchanges
[Seychelles News Agency] Students and instructors from Seychelles Tourism Academy will resume exchange visits with their counterparts on Reunion Island through a newly signed agreement.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:36:46 GMT
Seychelles' Health Centres Set to Issue Qr Codes for Vaccination Certificates
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles is set to start issuing COVID-19 vaccination certificates or QR codes at the health centre level across the country following vaccinations as of August 1, a health official said on Monday.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:47:13 GMT
Roadmap Ready for Protecting Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Seychelles, Says James Michel Foundation #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Seychelles News Agency] A roadmap to blue carbon opportunities in Seychelles undertaken by the James Michel Foundation - created by the former president of the country - in collaboration with Australia's Deakin University has been completed, setting...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:29:49 GMT
Transparency International Seychelles Proposes Whistleblower Law Be Drawn Up
[Seychelles News Agency] Transparency International Seychelles (TIS), a not-for-profit organisation, is proposing a whistleblower act be adopted by parliament and has submitted the proposal to the office of Vice-President Ahmed Afif, according to the...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:30:50 GMT
Human Trafficking - 5 Suspects Remanded By Seychelles' Supreme Court
[Seychelles News Agency] Five suspects in connection with a trafficking in persons investigation being conducted by the police have been remanded until July 12 by the Supreme Court of Seychelles.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:50:24 GMT
Seychelles' Tourism Minister Calls for More Opportunities for Cultural Tourism Spending
[Seychelles News Agency] Between January and May of this year, 87.27 percent of tourists' spending in the Seychelles' economy went towards accommodation, figures from the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) show.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:00:59 GMT
ILO and IOM Organise Meeting in Seychelles to Address Influx of Migrant Workers
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' employment department is working on management practices to allow the country to enhance its capacity to systematically manage and regulate labour migration in the island nation.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:54:17 GMT
Seychelles' Citizens Have Their Say On Former Reef Hotel Redevelopment Plans
[Seychelles News Agency] The first stage of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the redevelopment of the former Reef Hotel in Seychelles has started with a meeting for members of the public to give their opinions.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:57:18 GMT
Seychelles' National Day Parade Resounds On the Streets of Victoria
[Seychelles News Agency] A military parade which is usually the highlight of the Seychelles National Day celebrated on June 29, the day it got its Independence from Britain, took place on Sunday.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 14:45:26 GMT
Seychelles' Kankan Brand Owner Takes a Break From Fashion, New Ventures Underway
[Seychelles News Agency] The owner of the Kankan brand in Seychelles, Karine Dupouy, is taking a break from fashion designing and is concentrating on photography and videography.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:14:29 GMT
Chagossians and Their Descendants in Seychelles Will Be Able to Apply for British Citizenship
[Seychelles News Agency] A British nationality law passed on April 28 will allow direct descendants of people born in the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), which includes the Chagossians, to apply for citizenship but there is no indication when ...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:17:42 GMT
More Sports Tourism Sites Need to Be Developed in Seychelles, Investment Minister Says
[Seychelles News Agency] A number of sites have been identified in Seychelles to build facilities for sports tourism activities as part of the government's plan to diversify the tourism industry, a top official recently.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:15:58 GMT
Fisherman Diving Deeper to Catch Octopus
[Africa Renewal] Due to climate change, there are fewer octopuses now and the sea is rougher

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:04:10 GMT
'Let Us Help Our Brothers and Sisters to Rise and Accomplish Their Dreams,' Says Seychelles' President On National Day
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles celebrates its National Day today, on 29 June, in remembrance of its Independence Day in 1976, when it gained freedom from British colonial rule.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:31:34 GMT
Seychelles National Day
[State Department] On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the Seychellois people on your forty-sixth anniversary of independence.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:03:11 GMT
Seychelles' National Archives to Be Housed in a New Building Soon, Sincha Says
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts (SINCHA) is looking for an alternative place to house the country's National Archives following the announcement recently that it will no longer be in the s...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:34:11 GMT
Seychelles' Central Bank Governor Is New Chair of Afpi - First Woman in Post
[Seychelles News Agency] The governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), Caroline Abel, is the new chairperson of the Africa Financial Inclusion Policy (AfPI) and the first woman to assume this position, the bank said on Monday.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:33:27 GMT
Investigation Into Ammonia Leak On Spanish Tuna Vessel Begins in Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' Maritime Accident Investigation Board (MAIB)and its Spanish counterpart will carry out an investigation into an ammonia leak on a Spanish-flagged tuna fishing vessel.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:57:14 GMT
Covid Health Measures - No More Mandatory Mask-Wearing Outdoors in Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Temperature screening at points of entry in public places in Seychelles is no longer necessary and wearing of mask outdoors is optional as health authorities have revised public health measures.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:53:50 GMT
Heading for Unesco - Seychelles' Moutya Dance Will Soon Resonate in France
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles will showcase its traditional dance, the Moutya, in a tour in various cities in France and will culminate with a performance at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, according to a top cultural official.



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