Spotlight on Bel Air |17 January 2026

Hon. Louise with one of the district's residents

A central district with a strong sense of family and a vision for the future

Though small in size, Bel Air stands tall in significance. At the heart of Mahé, the district is home to some of Seychelles’ most recognisable landmarks and a close-knit community that Hon. Trevor Louise, its member of the National Assembly (MNA), describes as “uniquely familial”.

Since being sworn in in October 2025, Hon. Louise has worked to strengthen community ties, tackle long-standing challenges, and create new opportunities – particularly for young people.

“Bel Air is quite small in terms of size, but very unique in terms of terrain,” he explained, noting that the district hosts national sites such as the Clock Tower, State House, Cable and Wireless, several major businesses, and even Seychelles’ oldest cemetery – the final resting place of the legendary ‘giant’, said to have measured nine feet six inches at just 14 years old.

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