Raymond Michael De Speville Mason (May 20, 1944 – October 16, 2026) |19 October 2026

Seychelles mourns the loss of tourism pioneer Mickey Mason

Seychelles is mourning the loss of one of its most influential figures in tourism and conservation, Raymond Michael De Speville Mason, fondly known as Mickey Mason, who passed away last Friday at the age of 82.

President Patrick Herminie and former President Wavel Ramkalawan have both honoured Mr Mason’s legacy following his passing last Friday.

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