1.Montagne Posée prison riot
Commission of Inquiry hears three more testimonies  The Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot of December 5, 2024, heard three testimonies yesterday: Captain Anil Bristol of the Seychelles Defence Forces, former Vice-President Ahmed Afif, and Superintendent Ronny ...»

Date:20 June 2026 | Category:Domestic

2.Friends of Aldabra urges Unesco action on Assomption threat
Friends of Aldabra is calling on Unesco to break its silence on the threat posed by a Qatari-funded luxury hotel development on Assomption Island, just 27 km from Aldabra Atoll – one of the world’s most ecologically significant Unesco World ...»

Date:20 June 2026 | Category:Domestic

3.Commission hears testimony on prison riot deaths
Commission hears testimony on prison riot deaths   Detective Inspector Jim-Roy Jeannevol and Superintendent Peter Dacumbra of the Seychelles Police Force testified in open session yesterday before the Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison events of December 5 ...»

Date:17 June 2026 | Category:Domestic

4.Seychelles to benefit from China-Africa 10-point partnership action plan
Seychelles to benefit from China-Africa 10-point partnership action plan   Seychelles stands to benefit from the 10-point partnership action plan designed by China to help African countries grow their economies, achieve sustainable development and advance modernisation. It was at the ...»

Date:16 June 2026 | Category:Domestic

5.Commission reviews autopsy findings in prison riot case
Commission reviews autopsy findings in prison riot case By Sunny Esparon   After a two-week recess, the Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot of December 5–6, 2024 reconvened to continue hearings and investigations. The sessions, scheduled to ...»

Date:16 June 2026 | Category:Domestic

6.Household Budget Survey to shape new poverty estimates
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with technical assistance from the World Bank, has begun a major exercise to update Seychelles’ national poverty rate using data from the recently completed Household Budget Survey (HBS) 2024–2025. To keep the public informed, ...»

Date:13 June 2026 | Category:Domestic

7.The Lounge: Building confidence through skincare, education and trust
The Lounge: Building confidence through skincare, education and trust By Sunny Esparon Founded in 2024 by beauty and skincare specialist Naomi Rose, ‘The Lounge’ has quickly established itself as a trusted destination for skincare and aesthetic treatments in Seychelles. Through ...»

Date:01 June 2026 | Category:Business

8.Montagne Posée prison riot inquiry
Commission hears testimony from Major Dave Mathieu   The Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot of December 5, 2024, on Thursday heard testimony from Major Dave Mathieu, staff officer for training, education, and sports within the Seychelles ...»

Date:30 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

9.  Montagne Posée prison riot
Orthopaedic surgeon testifies before inquiry   The sole witness to appear yesterday in an open deliberation session before the Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot of December 5, 2024, was orthopaedic surgeon Dr Brian Antoine. Dr Antoine, ...»

Date:30 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

10.Overstepping bounds: Military autonomy and accountability questioned in prison riot inquiry
Overstepping bounds: Military autonomy and accountability questioned in prison riot inquiry   The ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the December 2024 Montagne Posée prison riot has cast sharp scrutiny on the operational boundaries separating the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) from ...»

Date:29 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

11.Nature Seychelles strengthens wetland partnerships
Nature Seychelles strengthens wetland partnerships By Chelsea Laporte   Nature Seychelles yesterday marked the closing of its ‘Wetlands of Hope’ project with a ceremony at Canopy by Hilton Seychelles Resort. Launched in 2024, the initiative – formally titled ‘Improving Climate ...»

Date:28 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

12.Top security chiefs confront accountability in Montagne Posée prison riot inquiry
Top security chiefs confront accountability in Montagne Posée prison riot inquiry   The Commission of Inquiry into the December 2024 Montagne Posée prison riot yesterday heard testimony from Chief of Defence Forces Major General Michael Rosette and former Commissioner of ...»

Date:28 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

13.FSA takes enforcement action against MX Global Ltd for unlicensed virtual asset services operations
FSA takes enforcement action against MX Global Ltd for unlicensed virtual asset services operations   The Financial Services Authority of Seychelles, through its Virtual Asset Services Supervision Section (VASSS), has positively identified and determined that MX Global Ltd, a Seychelles-incorporated ...»

Date:27 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

14.Inquiry reveals conflicting accounts of prison riot fatalities
Inquiry reveals conflicting accounts of prison riot fatalities   Four witnesses testified in open deliberations yesterday before the Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison events of December 5, 2024. Agnes Roseline and Dina Mathiot testified together, while Stephan ...»

Date:26 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

15.Commission hears harrowing testimonies on December prison riot
Commission hears harrowing testimonies on December prison riot   The Commission of Inquiry into the December 2024 prison riot yesterday heard emotional testimonies from prison doctor Joseph Mills and former inmate Fabio Soopramanien. The incident claimed the lives of two ...»

Date:22 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

16.Sals graduation ceremony
Zoe Mooser wins President’s Cup   Zoe Mooser has been named the winner of the prestigious President’s Cup for the School of Advanced Level Studies (Sals) 2024–2025 cohort. The award was presented by President Patrick Herminie, joined by Vice-President Sebastien ...»

Date:21 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

17.Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot of December 5–6, 2024
Officers describe hostage drama and brutal beatings By Sunny Esparon/Anika Cathene   The Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison incident of December 5–6, 2024, heard testimony yesterday from Sergeant Guy Elisabeth during its first deliberation session in the morning, ...»

Date:20 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

18.Women driving change in Seychelles’ maritime industry
Women driving change in Seychelles’ maritime industry   The maritime sector has long been seen as male‑dominated, yet women worldwide are steadily reshaping the field through leadership, expertise, and resilience. According to the IMO‑WISTA Women in Maritime Survey 2024, women ...»

Date:19 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

19.Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison incident, December 5–6, 2024
Another prison officer testifies before the commission By Mandy Bertin   The Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison incident of December 5–6, 2024 heard testimony yesterday from Sergeant Marie-Antoinette Lepathy during its only open deliberation session. Sergeant Lepathy, ...»

Date:19 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

20.Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot
Four more testimonies shed light on December 2024 incident By Mandy Bertin   Four more prison officers gave their testimonies on Friday before the Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot of December 2024.   Chief Inspector Jocelyn ...»

Date:18 May 2026 | Category:Domestic