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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.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:51:22 GMT
Seychelles Again Opens Doors to All Countries, Dropping 5 From the Restricted List
[Seychelles News Agency] Attention all visitors: You're again welcome in Seychelles.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:20:59 GMT
Military Operation Discovers Seychellois Man Reported Missing for Several Weeks
[Seychelles News Agency] A Seychellois man who was reported missing in October has been found on board a foreign dhow during a joint military operation, and President Wavel Ramkalawan shared the news with family members on Monday.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:01:49 GMT
Sign of New Times - Street Names Recalling Coup in Seychelles' to Be Changed
[Seychelles News Agency] Fifteen streets in the Seychelles' capital of Victoria whose names are linked to the 1977 coup d'état will see their names changed, said a top official.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:04:58 GMT
20 Large Weather Balloons Being Launched From Seychelles to Study Water Vapour Levels
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles is being used as the base for an Earth observation programme using stratospheric super pressure balloons led by the French national scientific research centre, CNES.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:27:27 GMT
Data On Seagrass, a Vital Carbon Sink, Shared At COP26 #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Seychelles News Agency] Initial data gathered from a mapping study on Seychelles' seagrass meadows was presented at the UN climate conference COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, said the lead consultant.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:41:04 GMT
Seychelles-Supported 'Great Blue Wall' Initiative Launched At Global Climate Change Conference #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Seychelles News Agency] An initiative to conserve, restore and sustainably use marine and coastal ecosystems in the western Indian Ocean called the Great Blue Wall launched on Wednesday at the UN climate change conference, COP26, in Glasgow.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 07:37:01 GMT
5 Trophies Seychelles Brought Home From the World Travel Awards
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles archipelago has been recognised at the World Travel Awards in October 2021. World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tour...

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:52:22 GMT
Seychelles Re-Opens to Cruise Ships Next Week After 18-Month Break
[Seychelles News Agency] The cruise ship season in Seychelles will reopen after an 18-month hiatus with the arrival of Le Bellot from le Ponant group on 18 November, a top official said on Thursday.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:24:08 GMT
Paradise Sun Hotel Latest Seychellois Resort to Earn Sustainability Label
[Seychelles News Agency] Paradise Sun Hotel on Seychelles' second-most populated island of Praslin is the newest recipient of the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label, the tourism department said on Wednesday.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:50:05 GMT
With Rains Delayed, Seychelles Further Restricts Household Water Use
[Seychelles News Agency] A delay in the rainy season in Seychelles has forced the Public Utilities Corporation to increase restrictions on treated water on the main island of Mahe.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:34:04 GMT
Central Bank of Seychelles Pleased to See Banks' Lower Interest Rates On Loans
[Seychelles News Agency] The Central Bank of Seychelles said it is satisfied with the reduction in interest rates on loans implemented by local banks and has not found it necessary to take any actions for non-compliance.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:34:03 GMT
Hungary's Foreign Minister Offers Drug Rehab Training to Seychelles' Health Experts
[Seychelles News Agency] Health practitioners from Seychelles will receive training in Hungary in December under renewed bilateral cooperation between the two countries.



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