1.Resumption of school
Modality of operation for Term 1, 2024   The Ministry of Education would like to inform parents and the general public that for the beginning of Term 1, 2024, schools shall resume operation as follows:   Monday January 22           ...»

Date:19 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

2.Virtual Assets Service Providers to be subject to new regulations
The cabinet of ministers in Seychelles has approved the introduction of a regulatory framework for Virtual Assets (VA) and Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP), towards becoming compliant to Recommendation 15 of the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering and Countering ...»

Date:19 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

3.OceanX launches scientific research mission in Seychelles Islands
On Saturday, January 13, 2024, OceanX launched its first expedition in Seychelles waters. The OceanXplorer, the advanced research and filmmaking vessel used by OceanX to explore the ocean, departed Port Victoria for the outer islands in the afternoon with about ...»

Date:18 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

4.Mysterious deaths of Aldabra giant tortoises spark police investigation in Devon Woodland, UK
The bodies of seven Aldabra giant tortoises, one of the largest tortoise species in the world, and endemic to Seychelles, were found dead in the National Trust’s Ashclyst Forest, Devon, UK, triggering a police investigation. This was reported by UK-based ...»

Date:18 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

5.MINISTRY OF EDUCATION   
2024 General Calendar of Operations for State Primary and Secondary Schools           TERM ONE   TERM STARTS MONDAY 22ND   JANUARY MID TERM FRIDAY 08TH MARCH (WOMEN’S DAY) PUBLIC HOLIDAY FRIDAY 29TH MARCH (GOOD FRIDAY) SUNDAY 31ST ...»

Date:18 January 2024 | Category:Education

6.Modalite loperasyon larantre lekol pour premye trimes 2024
Minister Ledikasyon i oule enform paran ek manm piblik an zeneral ki larantre pour premye trimes lannen skoler 2024 pou deroul konm swivan: Lendi 22 Zanvye           Premye lannen ek dezyenm lannen lakres           Primer 2           Primer 3           ...»

Date:18 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

7.Seychelles makes history as host of Miss Hotlegs 2024 Beauty Pageant
   A fusion of culture, fashion, and environmental stewardship   For the first time in Seychelles’ history, the country will be hosting the famous Miss Hot Legs beauty pageant in August 2024, courtesy of Finishing Touch Events UK. Potential candidates ...»

Date:17 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

8. Tribute to Pierre-Guy Noël
The creator of a humane company   Famous businessman Pierre-Guy Noël, former CEO of the MCB Group and Chairman of MCB Seychelles, passed away on December 27, 2023 in Mauritius after a long period of ill health. Pierre-Guy Noël was ...»

Date:17 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

9.No calls registered to date on SNYC helpline
The helpline of the Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC), launched on November 29, 2023, is yet to receive a call, according to the council. The number 2725725 was launched as a pilot project to provide young people a safe and ...»

Date:17 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

10.13th African Games in Accra, Ghana
Women’s volleyball team qualify for ‘Accra 2023’   Seychelles’ women’s volleyball team will compete at the 13th African Games from March 8-23, 2024 in Accra, Ghana, while the country’s men’s and women’s beach volleyball sides will have to earn their ...»

Date:17 January 2024 | Category:Sport

11.Cuba supports South Africa's claim before the International Court of Justice against Israel's genocide in Palestine  
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its deep concern at the continuing escalation of violence by Israel in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, including numerous UN resolutions. ...»

Date:16 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

12.Seychelles passport most powerful in Africa in 2024 By Laura Pillay
Seychelles tops the list as the African country with the most influential passport, according to the Henley & Partners 2024 rankings. The rankings, based on data of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), are reflective of passport power through visa-free ...»

Date:15 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

13.Les 40 ans de l'École Française des Seychelles :
Une réussite de l’intégration et de la diversité culturelle   L'École Française des Seychelles a célébré son 40e anniversaire, marquant une étape significative dans son parcours éducatif aux Seychelles, samedi dernier. Depuis sa création, cette institution a joué un rôle ...»

Date:15 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

14.65th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution celebrated
The Seychelles Cuba Friendship Association (Secufa) and the Cuban embassy celebrated the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution and the New Year last Saturday at the Cuban embassy in Bel Eau. The event was attended by the ...»

Date:15 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

15.Tourism minister conducts first visit to establishments in 2024  
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, resumed his weekly visits to small tourism establishments yesterday in the Anse à la Mouche and Anse aux Poules Bleues region. The minister was accompanied by the principal secretary for Tourism, ...»

Date:13 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

16.Open Government Partnership  
The National Coalition of Integrity Committee holds first meeting for the year   Yesterday (January 12) marked a significant milestone as key independent state institutions, including the Ombudsman, the Constitutional Appointment Authority, the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Electoral Commission, the Information ...»

Date:13 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

17.SALS results are in
It was a week full of apprehension for the former students of the Seychelles Advanced Level Studies (SALS), as they patiently awaited their A level results set for January 11.   The day before the handout of the results is ...»

Date:13 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

18.Samuel Morel – A role model
       The story of an inspiring deaf achiever   Last year, we witnessed the rise of Samuel Morel, a young and talented hearing impaired Seychellois. Aged 17, Samuel had not only secured the prestigious Deaf of the Year ...»

Date:12 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

19.Postal services’ performance for 2023
‘Number of incoming parcels keeps increasing’   The number of parcels coming into Seychelles has not stopped increasing since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to statistics of the postal services. In 2023, a total of 505,853kg of parcels entered Seychelles ...»

Date:12 January 2024 | Category:Domestic

20.ISS welcomes pupils back after festive season break
After a joyous festive season break, the International School Seychelles (ISS) is thrilled to welcome back pupils and staff as they kick off the new year with enthusiasm and renewed energy. The school officially resumed its academic activities on January ...»

Date:12 January 2024 | Category:Domestic