Seychelles
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:16:29 GMTPresident Ramkalawan to Attend Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral
[Seychelles News Agency] The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, which will be held on Monday, September 19 at the Westminster Abbey in London, State House sa...
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:44:23 GMTSeychelles' Truth and Reconciliation Body Given Extension to Complete Work
[Seychelles News Agency] The mandate of Seychelles' Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) has been extended to the end of December to allow it to complete its work and present a final report.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:41:54 GMTIllegal Arms Case - Valabhji Couple's Seychelles Home Under Police Detention for 60 Days
[Seychelles News Agency] The residence of the Valabhji couple, Mukesh and Laura, accused in an ongoing illegal arms and ammunition case shall remain under the detention of the police for 60 days after Seychelles' Supreme Court granted the Commissione...
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:41:28 GMTFirst Ever Seychellois Female Boxer Reaches Semi-Final At International Event
[Seychelles News Agency] Ariana Memee, the first Seychellois woman to compete in an international boxing event for Seychelles, has reached the semi-final which guarantees her a bronze medal even if she does not make it to the final.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:37:47 GMTSpeaker of Seychelles' Parliament Urges African Countries to Rethink Food Security Strategies
[Seychelles News Agency] Food security and production is a matter not only of high importance but of urgent importance said the Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly, Roger Mancienne, in a recent conference for Speakers from Pan African Parliam...
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:34:29 GMTSeychelles Becomes First African Country to Fully Launch Tourism Satellite Account System
[Seychelles News Agency] Setting out to strengthen its tourism data system, Seychelles on Monday became the first African country to fully launch its Tourism Satellite Account (TSA).
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:09:39 GMTSeychelles' Tourism Festival to Honour Founders of First Hotels
[Seychelles News Agency] To commemorate 50 years since the opening of the Seychelles International Airport, during this year's 'Tourism Festival' celebrations, the Tourism Department will be honouring pioneers who launched their first ventures into t...
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:09:01 GMTDrugs - Seychelles Police Undertakes Bopha Operation
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles Police Force conducted a drug search operation under the name of BOPHA on Wednesday in some key areas on Mahe island that are considered drug hotspots.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:23:23 GMTSeychelles' President - "The Queen Exemplified Selfless Service, Devotion to Duty, Care, and Compassion"
[Seychelles News Agency] As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan joined world leaders in sending a message of condolence to King Charles III on Friday.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:39:45 GMT6 Ghana Start-Ups, SMEs to Showcase Innovation At Blueinvest Africa Confab in Seychelles
[Ghanaian Times] In all six Ghanaian start-ups and small and medium sized companies will today showcase their innovations to global investors for possible funding at the maiden edition of BlueInvest Africa conference in Seychelles.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:17:54 GMTBlueinvest Africa Forum in Seychelles Gives African Start-Ups Chance to Pitch Blue Economy Ideas
[Seychelles News Agency] A total of 22 African start-up companies have been provided with the platform to present their innovation and revolutionising ideas, contributing to finding solutions within the blue economy sector.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:43:04 GMTSeychelles and Israel Agree to Expand Flight Frequency to 28 Flights Per Week
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles and Israel on Tuesday signed a bilateral air service agreement catering for an increased frequency of flights between the two countries, creating more opportunities for tourism and business exchanges.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:13:55 GMTHR Remain Biggest Challenge for Health Services in Covid-19 Fight
[Seychelles News Agency] Limited human resources remain the main challenge the Seychelles' health ministry faces in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, a high official at the Public Health Authority said on Monday.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:49:00 GMTTanzania Committed to Supporting Seychelles Prison Service, New Tanzanian HC Says
[Seychelles News Agency] While eyeing the signing of a broader agreement that will promote more bilateral exchanges between the two countries, Tanzania remains committed to supporting and increasing an existing corporation with the Seychelles Prison ...
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:48:02 GMTSeychelles' Presidents Sends Congratulations to New UK PM
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan sent a congratulatory message to the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Liz Truss, following her appointment, according to a statement from the Foreign Affair...
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:46:31 GMTSeychelles and Israeli Prison Services Discuss Future Training and Cooperation
[Seychelles News Agency] Dynamic security, training in escort services, as well as data analysis and management are amongst the areas in which the Seychelles Prison Service held discussions with its Israeli counterpart recently.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:59:49 GMTThe Gambia Takes an Interest in Seychelles' State-Owned Enterprises Oversight
[Seychelles News Agency] The Gambia will be looking to implement a number of points learnt from Seychelles into the creation of its own commission that will oversee the country's state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:00:39 GMTWomen in Seychelles Head Majority of Households - Census
[Seychelles News Agency] In a total of 27,551 households that took part in the latest population census held in Seychelles in April this year, 55 percent are headed by women.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:35:07 GMTSeychelles Kanabis Association Launched to Lobby for Legalisation of Cannabis Use
[Seychelles News Agency] In Seychelles, the use of cannabis for recreational purposes by adults is illegal and remains a deeply controversial subject as drug abuse is one of the greatest challenges facing its society today.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:19:48 GMTSix-Star Resort 'Waldorf Astoria Platte Island' in Seychelles On Track for Earlier Opening in 2023
[Seychelles News Agency] The Waldorf Astoria resort on Seychelles' Platte Island is expected to open by October 2023, two months ahead of schedule, said a top official.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:23:05 GMTPeace and Stability - a More Holistic Approach Needed, Says Seychelles' President At Ticad 8
[Seychelles News Agency] On the final day of the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) Summit in Tunis on Sunday, Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan addressed the plenary session on the topic of peace and stability, ...
Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:19:10 GMTNature Seychelles Goes High-Tech With Huawei On Cousin Island
[Seychelles News Agency] One of the world's leading providers of information and communication technology company, Huawei Technologies, is supporting a local environmental non-profit organisation to improve conservation through use of novel technolog...
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:51:32 GMTSeychelles' President Holds Talks With Japanese Foreign Minister At Ticad 8
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan is currently attending the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) in Tunisia, taking place from August 27-28, where Japan has pledged a sum of $30 billion dol...
Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:00:45 GMTA Winning Mentality - Seychelles Aims to Compete At Top Level African Football
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles is aiming to produce at least three top quality players every year as graduates from the Seychelles Football Institute (IFS), a top official has revealed.
Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:28:23 GMTValabhji Case -U.S. $4 Million Worth of Shares to Be Surrendered to Seychelles Government
[Seychelles News Agency] The Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles (ACCS) has announced that its investigation 'Project Black Iron' relating to the theft of a $50 million loan given by the government of Abu Dhabi to the government of Seychelles, has ...
Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:20:21 GMTFirst Shipment of Fishing Nets Sent From Seychelles to Europe for Recycling #AfricaClimateHope
[Seychelles News Agency] A newly established circular business in Seychelles, Brikole, on Wednesday sent out its first shipment of exhausted fishing nets to Europe for recycling, removing 50 tonnes of material from the Seychelles Fishing Authority's ...
Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:07:46 GMTIllegal Fishing - Seychelles' Court of Appeal Reduces Fine for Sri Lankan Captain
[Seychelles News Agency] A Sri Lankan national, previously convicted before the Supreme Court of Seychelles for illegal fishing, has won his case before the Court of Appeal and been ordered to pay a reduced fine of SCR400,000 ($32,000) after the judg...
Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:07:10 GMTSeychelles' President to Attend Japan's Ticad 8 Summit in Tunisia
[Seychelles News Agency] The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, is heading for Tunis on Thursday to attend the eighth meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8), taking place from August 27- 28.
Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:30:59 GMTSeychelles Considers Introducing GPS Bracelets for Tourists Venturing On Hikes
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles' government is considering to introduce GPS tracking bracelets for use by tourists when venturing out on hiking trails on their own.
Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:10:32 GMTSeychelles Conducts Research Into 'Tinge' Combat Dance to Preserve Tradition
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles is currently carrying out research to learn more about one dance form that is part of the island nation's intangible cultural heritage - tinge - as part of a larger project being undertaken in the Indian Ocean regi...