1.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

2.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

3.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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.Joint EU-France Op-ed on high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the return of Ukrainian children
Every child has the right to live safely at home In times of conflict, but also in times of peace, the rights of children must remain any nation’s foremost concern. Regardless of nationality, politics, or geography, every child has the ...»

Date:16 May 2026 | Category:Domestic

9.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

10.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

11.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

12.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

13.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

14.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

15.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

16.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

17.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

18.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

19.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

20.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