President names committee to guide SBC board appointments |11 July 2026
In preparation for the operationalisation of the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation Act, 2026, the Office of the President has announced the appointment of the Select Committee tasked with proposing candidates for appointment to the board of the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).
The establishment of the Select Committee forms part of the governance framework introduced under the new Act, which seeks to strengthen the independence, professionalism, and accountability of the national public broadcaster.
Under Section 8(3) of the Act, the President is required to appoint a Select Committee comprising three members to identify and recommend seven suitable candidates for appointment to the SBC board. From these seven, the President will appoint four members. The Committee will also recommend, from among the seven, a chairperson and vice-chairperson of the board.
The appointment of the Select Committee takes effect on Monday, July 13, 2026. The committee comprises:
- Marie Claire Marie – chairperson
- Doris Moustache – member
- Larrey Chetty – member
In carrying out its mandate, the committee will, in accordance with the Act, consider individuals with special knowledge or practical experience in administration, management, information, media, broadcasting, finance, labour relations, economics, law, education, journalism, culture, the arts, or other relevant fields.
The President has expressed confidence that the Select Committee will undertake its responsibilities with integrity, impartiality, and transparency, ensuring that its recommendations uphold the principles and objectives of the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation Act, 2026, and contribute to the establishment of an independent, credible, and effective public service broadcaster.
The remaining members of the board will be nominated in accordance with the Act by the following bodies:
- the Media Practitioners Association
- the National Assembly
- the Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (Ceps)
- the Seychelles Interfaith Council Organisation (Sifco)
- the staff of the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation
In addition, the chief executive and deputy chief executive of the Corporation will serve as ex officio members of the board, without voting rights.
Press release – Office of the President