1.Comedy revival continues with Daliso’s return
Following the huge success of internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian Daliso Chaponda’s first performance in Seychelles in 2024, the local comedy scene has seen a surge in popularity through late 2024 and into 2025.   Stand-up shows consistently drew impressive crowds, ...»

Date:13 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

2.Montagne Posée prison riot inquiry
Sergeant testifies before Commission   The Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot of December 5, 2024, yesterday heard testimony from a single witness, Sergeant Tonyjo Juliette, during an open session chaired by Justice Alfred Mavedzenge with commissioners ...»

Date:13 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

3.FPAC wraps up audit review with Finance ministry
FPAC wraps up audit review with Finance ministry By Mandy Bertin   The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly held its final session yesterday with the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade, focusing on audit ...»

Date:12 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

4.Montagne Posée prison riot inquiry:
Witnesses detail trauma and abuse   Four witnesses — three testifying in open deliberations and one in camera — appeared yesterday during the fifth session of the Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison events of December 5, 2024. ...»

Date:09 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

5.Rosebelle (Pty) Ltd responds to claims arising from live presidential press conference
“I unequivocally denounce and reject the recent statements made by President Patrick Herminie (in his first live press conference) regarding myself and Rosebelle (Pty) Ltd. “The allegations and insinuations concerning arrangements involving chillers, flowers, yoghurt, and related matters are entirely ...»

Date:09 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

6.Kominike Lapolis
En zonm aze 29-an sorti Kan Per dan distrik Baie Ste Anne, Praslin in pas devan Lakour Mazistra Mahé yer bomaten kot in ganny rimann pour 14 zour andetansyon lapolis. Sa i an relasyon avek en ka ki lapolis pe ...»

Date:09 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

7.Montagne Posée prison riot inquiry:
Witnesses detail abuse and violence   During the fourth session of the Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison incident of December 5, 2024, seven witnesses testified in open proceedings yesterday. Elvyn Bonne and Daniel Vidot appeared together in ...»

Date:08 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

8.Montagne Posée prison riot inquiry
Inmates allege assaults, live ammunition, and humiliation during December 2024 operation   Five witnesses – three testifying in open deliberations and two in camera – appeared yesterday during the third session of the Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée ...»

Date:07 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

9.Seychelles Maritime Academy Graduation
Lisa Gappy honoured with President’s Cup  By Chelsea Laporte Lisa Gappy has been named the recipient of the prestigious President’s Cup and recognised as Outstanding Performer for the 2024–2025 cohort of the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA). She completed the Advanced ...»

Date:07 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

10.FPAC hearings
Committee flags major audit issues across key institutions By Mandy Bertin   Three more governmental entities appeared before the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly yesterday, where members raised concerns over findings highlighted in the Auditor ...»

Date:07 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

11.FPAC reviews audit concerns with four key entities
FPAC reviews audit concerns with four key entities By Mandy Bertin   The Department of Tourism was the first to appear before the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly yesterday, providing clarification on findings raised in ...»

Date:06 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

12.Prison riot inquiry opens with harrowing inmate testimonies
Prison riot inquiry opens with harrowing inmate testimonies By Patrick Joubert   The Commission of Inquiry into the Montagne Posée prison riot of December 5, 2024, opened its first session yesterday (May 4, 2026) at the prison, exposing serious weaknesses ...»

Date:05 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

13.FPAC questions ACCS and police on audit findings
FPAC questions ACCS and police on audit findings By Mandy Bertin   Several government entities will appear before the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly this week as members examine the Auditor General’s Report for 2023, ...»

Date:05 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

14.Football: Seychelles Football Federation (SFF) Championship league
La Passe crown glory with winning finish   La Passe wrapped up their Seychelles Football Federation Championship league campaign in style, sealing their dominance with a 2-1 victory over Victoria City on their coronation day on La Digue. After a ...»

Date:04 May 2026 | Category:Sport

15.Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (SIAH) graduation ceremony
Nishawn Charles wins President’s Cup By Sunny Esparon   Nishawn Charles has been named the winner of the President’s Cup for being the most outstanding student of the Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (SIAH) for the 2024–2025 cohort. Mr ...»

Date:29 April 2026 | Category:Domestic

16.Import and export services to transition to monServis Portal on May 1, 2026
The Seychelles Trade Division has announced that the Import and Export (IE) permit online service will officially migrate from the E-Services Gateway to the government’s modern monServis portal effective May 1, 2026. The announcement was made during a press conference ...»

Date:25 April 2026 | Category:Domestic

17.FinTech Afro-Eurasia Summit 2026
Compiled by Sunny Esparon Can Seychelles turn caution into opportunity on the blockchain stage?   Seychelles has long adopted a careful approach to emerging technologies, particularly in the realm of virtual assets and blockchain. While many jurisdictions rushed to embrace ...»

Date:24 April 2026 | Category:Domestic

18.Seychelles records driest year in decade amid extreme weather patterns
Seychelles records driest year in decade amid extreme weather patterns By Sunny Esparon   The National Bureau of Statistics has released new meteorological data highlighting significant weather extremes in Seychelles during 2025, with the country experiencing its lowest annual rainfall ...»

Date:23 April 2026 | Category:Domestic

19.LEVANTAY : une nouvelle dynamique au service de la communauté et du patrimoine culturel
Samedi dernier, l’association LEVANTAY, portée par l’élan de L’Éventail fondée en novembre 2024, a franchi une étape importante de son développement en organisant une assemblée générale extraordinaire suivie d’une assemblée générale élective. Cette double rencontre, tenue dans une atmosphère à ...»

Date:22 April 2026 | Category:Domestic

20.Exploring ocean cultures: Prof. Rosabelle Boswell brings global research to Seychelles
Exploring ocean cultures: Prof. Rosabelle Boswell brings global research to Seychelles   Last Friday, Seychelles had the privilege of welcoming Rosabelle Boswell, a leading anthropologist and Research Chair in Ocean Cultures and Heritage, to share and reflect on the research ...»

Date:20 April 2026 | Category:Domestic