1.Disasters cast dark cloud over a generally good year
Seychelles was on the way to capping an overall good year 2023 when two major disasters struck early December, turning around the lives of many families and individuals and leaving an entire nation in shock and disbelief. In the early ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

2.Foreign Affairs department caps successful year
The Foreign Affairs department said 2023 brought many achievements, where it constantly engaged with bilateral and multilateral partners to enhance cooperation. On the international arena, Seychelles continued to fight for small island developing states, and pushing for the Multidimensional Vulnerability ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

3.Education review
Year marked by activities leading towards ‘Fer Lekol Gou’   In an exciting start to January, students from DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi en Langue Française) achieved 96.6% success rate. The Ministry of Education ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Education

4.2023 an active year for the Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy
The Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy has been very active in 2023, promoting sustainable fishing, youth engagement in fishing and investment in the industry among others. The Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS) in January invited investors to apply ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

5.2023 Tourism review
Seychelles' global tourism engagements: A snapshot   Embarking on a delightful journey, Tourism Seychelles has gracefully enhanced its presence in 2023 with a variety of captivating activities. The events calendar shines with essential engagements, each contributing to the overall charm ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

6.Sports end-of-year review
Emphasis on international competitions as NSC gets new CEO in 2023   Despite two major Games, namely Jeux de la Francophonie, and Indian Ocean Islands Games,featuring on the calendar this year, local sports remained more or less dormant in ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Sport

7.Yes, we are Seychellois in diaspora and proud to be
Yes, we are Seychellois in diaspora and proud to be, even if our country is a small one…it has all the makings of a big one… !! Since November 19, 2023, the board of directors of the SESELWA Association in France ...»

Date:28 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

8.End-of-year issue on Friday
Seychelles NATION’s end-of-year issue will come out on Friday December 29 and will cost R25 a copy which will be on sale at the usual outlets.   The special issue will have reviews highlighting a busy and eventful year. Among ...»

Date:27 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

9.Global Teen Challenge donates to December 7 Disaster Relief Fund
The Global Teen Challenge has donated US $15,000 to the December 7 Disaster Relief Fund. The presentation was made on December 22 at Liberty House in the presence of Comptroller General Astrid Tamatave and Principal Project Accountant Patrick Course, ...»

Date:27 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

10.Businesses to submit specific payroll for 13th month pay to SRC
The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) has introduced a specific payroll to be completed by businesses for the thirteenth month pay. The three main sections outlined on this specific payroll include: Section 1: Employee's details - Employee's name, identity number, pension ...»

Date:27 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

11.Message de Noël par Monseigneur Alain Harel, évêque de Port-Victoria  
« Des Seychellois accompagnent Jésus-Emmanuel dans son engagement pour l’avènement d’un monde pour demain »   « Au cœur de la nuit, les bergers, à l’invitation des anges, ont marché vers une source de lumière. Leur marche a ainsi rejoint ...»

Date:23 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

12.Witchcraft related case set for January 19
Legal Counsel for the United Seychelles party leader, Dr Patrick Herminie, has filed a severance in charges case for his client before the Magistrates Court, in relation to the witchcraft related case. Basil Hoareau filed the motion yesterday morning, arguing ...»

Date:23 December 2023 | Category:Politics

13.12 Kays of Christmas
K-Radio held its first ever 12 Kays of Christmas. A pun on the 12 Days of Christmas, done in typical K-Radio Fashion. Twelve prizes were up for grabs, in a lucky dip twist where lucky passers-by could win some amazing ...»

Date:23 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

14.In Brief
ATHLETICS   The second series of cross-country races will take place on Saturday January13, 2024 starting at 3pm at the fitness trail, Roche Caïman. To register please call 4225958 during working hours.   ...»

Date:22 December 2023 | Category:Sport

15.Tourism Seychelles concludes successful marketing media tour in Réunion
The director general for Destination Marketing at Tourism Seychelles, Bernadette Willemin, has concluded a highly successful marketing visit in Réunion from December 6 to 10. The mission, which included a media tour and meetings with industry partners in Réunion, aimed ...»

Date:21 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

16.Consultation phase for proposed framework for the VA and VASP regulation gets under way
The National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Committee (NAC) has launched the consultation phase for the proposed framework for the regulation of Virtual Assets (VA) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP).  The framework has been developed ...»

Date:21 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

17.Court of Appeal rules in 10th Amendment case
The Seychelles Court of Appeal (SCA) on Monday granted permission to the Seychelles Human Rights Commission, the Ombudsman and the Bar Association of Seychelles to appeal the refusal of the judges of Constitutional Court (CC) to recuse themselves from the ...»

Date:21 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

18.Cabinet approves commitments for the second National Open Government Partnership Action Plan
In its meeting on Wednesday December 13, 2023, the cabinet of ministers approved 5 proposed areas that will form part of the Seychelles Open Government Partnership (OGP) Action plan for 2024-2025. Cabinet was presented with seven areas for consideration for ...»

Date:21 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

19.13th African Games in Accra, Ghana
Seychelles to take part in seven disciplines   Seychelles are expected to take part in seven sporting events – athletics, swimming, women’s volleyball, weightlifting, judo, beach volleyball and boxing – at the 13th African Games from March 8-23, 2024 in ...»

Date:21 December 2023 | Category:Sport

20.In Brief
ATHLETICS   The second series of cross-country races will take place on Saturday January13, 2024 starting at 3pm at the fitness trail, Roche Caïman. To register please call 4225958 during working hours.   FOOTBALL   SFF Cup preliminary round Today ...»

Date:21 December 2023 | Category:Sport