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Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:55:32 GMT
Heat-Resilient "Super Corals" - Nature Seychelles Setting Up Aquaculture Farm for Future Corals
[Seychelles News Agency] Nature Seychelles, a nonprofit organisation, is planning to set up a land-based aquaculture coral farm on the island of Praslin to produce more heat-resilient corals, which are better engineered to adapt to continuously risin...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:55:29 GMT
New Slovak Ambassador to Seychelles Discusses Health, Education and Climate Crisis With President
[Seychelles News Agency] Slovakia and Seychelles will work to boost bilateral cooperation in the areas of health, education and climate crisis, said the newly accredited Slovak ambassador.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:36:51 GMT
Seychelles Undertaking Breadfruit Census for Improved Food Security
[Seychelles News Agency] As part of a regional project to conserve biodiversity and make use of crop genetic resources, Seychelles is carrying out a survey on its three main islands to quantify the number of breadfruit trees in the country.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:52:55 GMT
Seychelles Wins 14 Medals At Southern African Swimming Event
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles won 14 medals -- six gold, four silver and four bronze -- and set a new championship record at the CANA Zone IV Championship 2022, the Southern African competition organised by the Africa Swimming Confederation in ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:47:19 GMT
Seychelles' 4 Tankers Doing Well in Revenue Collection Despite Ukraine-Russia Conflict
[Seychelles News Agency] The tankers of Seychelles operating abroad are doing well despite the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, said a top official at the Seychelles Petroleum Company (SEYPEC).

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:30:41 GMT
High Demand for Workers in Seychelles' Labour Market, Latest Statistics Show
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' labour market for 2022 shows a high demand despite the persisting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing uncertainty of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, said a top employment official.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:12:19 GMT
Seychelles Doesn't Want 'A Cashless Society but a Cash-Light One', Says Central Bank Governor
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles expects to introduce an electronic money (e-money) regulation by June to provide potential investors in the field with the necessary guidelines.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:49:45 GMT
Ghana Plans to Increase Education Support for Seychelles, Says Top Diplomat
[Seychelles News Agency] Ghana seeks to strengthen relationships with Seychelles in education, administration and tourism, while discussing other potential areas for cooperation, said the newly accredited Ghanian high commissioner.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:31:41 GMT
'Sey No Plastic' Educates Communities On Dangers of Marine Plastic Waste #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Seychelles News Agency] Sey No Plastic, a non-profit organisation in Seychelles, is educating local communities on the dangers of plastic in the environment and the importance of recycling in a series of roadshows.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:12 GMT
Seychelles Will See Many Benefits After Dubai Expo, Says Organiser
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles will see a lot of benefits from its participation in the Dubai Expo 2020, said the deputy general commissioner for Seychelles' Pavilion after he presented the gold award the team won to President Wavel Ramkalawan l...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:48:12 GMT
Money Laundering - Seychelles' Judiciary Updated On Criminal and Civil Asset Recovery
[Seychelles News Agency] Cryptocurrency, jewellery, art and the casino business are popular ways to launder money, said World Bank consultants at a four-day workshop in Seychelles for Supreme Court judges and the legal research team.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:38:44 GMT
No New Covid Restrictions in Seychelles Despite Case Increase - Not Everyone Is Testing Due to Mild Symptoms
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles' health authorities have noticed a sustained increase in active COVID cases but no new restriction measures were announced during a press conference on Wednesday.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:48:48 GMT
Steps Taken Towards Reviving Seychelles' Cinnamon Industry
[Seychelles News Agency] Eighteen businesses have shown interest in investing in the cinnamon industry in Seychelles, which is part of the government's plan to diversify the economy, said a top official on Tuesday.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:23:20 GMT
Seychelles Pension Fund Prepares White Paper On Foreign Workers Paying Into Fund
[Seychelles News Agency] Foreign workers in Seychelles who are not contributing to the national pension fund may soon have to start, according to a white paper being formulated to include them in the pool of contributors as part of measures to keep t...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:52:55 GMT
Moscow Gives Green Light to Resume Flights to 52 Countries - Russia Remains Top Tourism Market for Seychelles in First Quarter
[Seychelles News Agency] Russia is set to resume flight connectivity with 52 countries, including Seychelles, as the country lifts restrictions put in place to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:31:32 GMT
Seychelles Seeks to Prioritise High-Level Sports - National Sports Council Presents Strategic Plan
[Seychelles News Agency] Providing support and resources for the planning and implementation of high-level sports in Seychelles is one of the priorities in the national strategic plan for 2021-2025, said a top official on Thursday.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:53:05 GMT
Seychelles Seeks to Prioritise to High-Level Sports - National Sports Council Presents Strategic Plan
[Seychelles News Agency] Providing support and resources for the planning and implementation of high-level sports in Seychelles is one of the priorities in the national strategic plan for 2021-2025, said a top official on Thursday.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:46:09 GMT
First Digitalised National Census in Seychelles Starts On April 22
[Seychelles News Agency] A census to gather data on the population, households and voters in Seychelles will start on April 22, said the deputy chief executive of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:22:47 GMT
Census Starts On Second Biggest Giant Tortoise Population in the World On Fregate Island
[Seychelles News Agency] Conservation team members on Fregate, the easternmost granitic inner island of Seychelles, are conducting their yearly task to count the number of giant tortoises on the island.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:58:43 GMT
Seychelles Forges Ahead in Fight Against Marine Plastic - National Action Plan Under Discussion
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' environment department is developing a national action plan to identify key sources, pathways, hot spots and impacts of plastic pollution including microplastics in the island nation.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:34:54 GMT
New Finnish Ambassador to Seychelles Promises Deeper Ties in Economics and Politics
[Seychelles News Agency] Finland and Seychelles will look at opportunities for bilateral cooperation in economics and politics, said the newly accredited ambassador.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 06:56:56 GMT
Seychelles Starts First WTO Policy Review On Trade and Transparency Issues
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles has started its first policy review with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to identify gaps in existing policies, which once addressed, are expected to improve transparency in the sector and attract more investors...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:46:51 GMT
World Bank Index Highlights Seychelles Needs Laws to Protect Women From Sexual Harassment At Work
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles should consider passing legislation to protect women from sexual harassment in their workplace, as well as adopt criminal or civil penalties for such conduct, a World Bank index suggests.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:02:41 GMT
Seychelles Plans to Activate Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy By Third Quarter of 2022
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles expects to set up a fisheries harvest strategy policy in the third quarter of 2022 that will allow relevant authorities to monitor, examine and manage the stocks of different species, a top government official said...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:32:38 GMT
SDGs Forum - There Is a Dire Need for Seychelles to Be More Self-Sufficient and Resilient to External Shocks, Says President Ramkalawan
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has stressed on the vulnerabilities of the island nation vis-a-vis the effects of climate change despite having delivered on most of the sustainable development goals at an action forum ...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:32:14 GMT
Online Travel Authorisation for Seychellois Passport Holders Free of Charge As of April 1
[Seychelles News Agency] Online travel authorisation for Seychellois passport holders for entry to their homeland will be free of charge as of Friday, April 1, the Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:30:35 GMT
Success of Seychelles' First Voluntary Fisheries Closure Zone - an Example That Should Inspire Others, Says Fisheries Minister #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Seychelles News Agency] Fishermen in Seychelles are being encouraged to take initiatives that will help protect fish stocks instead of waiting for the government to come up with programmes, the island state's fisheries minister said on Tuesday.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:32:21 GMT
World Government Summit - More Needs to Be Done to Fulfil Climate Finance Commitments, Says Seychelles' President #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Seychelles News Agency] Many commitments have been made but the reality remains that more needs to be done to fulfil climate finance commitments, Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan said in a panel session at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:38:49 GMT
Development Bank of Seychelles Seeks Sustainable Fisheries Businesses and NGOs to Apply for 'Blue' Funding
[Seychelles News Agency] The Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS) is urging Seychellois who are interested in sustainable fisheries activities to come forward to access funding under the Blue Investment Fund, said a top DBS official.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:53:59 GMT
Seychelles Has Only One Ox Cart Operator Left On La Digue - Tradition of the Island Must Be Saved, He Says
[Seychelles News Agency] Ox carts as a means of transportation on Seychelles' La Digue island are slowly dying out amid the introduction of more modern means of travel.



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