1.13th 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

2.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

3.December 7 disasters
Seychelles Pension Fund lends a hand   To help ease the financial pressures of employers who have been affected by the December 7 explosion, the Seychelles Pension Fund (SPF) has announced that it will allow for them to defer their ...»

Date:20 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

4.Court of Appeal clears 2021 and 2022 backlogs
The Court of Appeal has managed to clear its 2021 and 2022 backlogs, as well as some cases from 2023. The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Anthony Fernando, made the announcement on Monday, when expressing his gladness that ...»

Date:20 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

5.Sports Awards of the Year crowning ceremony back on the calendar
The Sports Awards of the Year crowning ceremony is back on the calendar of events of the National Sports Council after a three-year hiatus. National Sports Council (NSC) chief executive Marc Arrisol made the announcement during a press conference held ...»

Date:20 December 2023 | Category:Sport

6.‘Elite Seychelles’ is back after four years
After a four-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Elite Seychelles magazine, the tourist guide Seychelles for You in six languages is back with its 2024 edition. Speaking to Seychelles NATION, the editor, Lucia Ciunfrini, said publication had to be halted ...»

Date:19 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

7.Sarep holds first annual general meeting
The Seychelles Association of Retired Educational Professionals (Sarep) last Saturday held its first annual general meeting since its inception in April 2022. The representatives for Praslin and La Digue Sarep chapters were also present for the meeting which was held ...»

Date:19 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

8.Kenya embraces visa-free travel with new electronic travel authorisation system
In a landmark decision set to redefine international travel to Kenya, the Kenyan government has announced the introduction of visa-free entry for visitors starting January 2024. This pivotal move places Kenya alongside other progressive travel destinations like the Seychelles, embracing ...»

Date:19 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

9.16ème édition de la Transat Jacques Vabre à la voile
Un exemple pour les Seychelles, de développement touristique à travers le sport   La Route du café devenue la « Transat Jacques Vabre » a passionné les amoureux de la Voile qui, pendant cinq semaines ont pu vivre des moments merveilleux sur ...»

Date:19 December 2023 | Category:Sport

10.SFA introduces licensing framework for spanner crab fishery
          License to be issued to ten fishers   The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is introducing measures to strengthen the management of the spanner crab fishery on the Mahé plateau through the introduction of a licensing framework. ...»

Date:18 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

11.Football: Seychelles Premier League
Pointe Larue Bazar Brothers stun leaders St Louis   Pointe Larue Bazar Brothers stunned Seychelles Premier League leaders St Louis in a come-from-behind 3-1 victory in a thrilling encounter at Stad Linite on Friday, putting an end to their three-game ...»

Date:18 December 2023 | Category:Sport

12.Bodybuilding
SBPF in talks with IBFF for future collaboration   With the aim of bringing more opportunities and international exposure for local bodybuilders, the Seychelles Bodybuilding and Physiques Federation is currently in talks with the International Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation Africa. ...»

Date:18 December 2023 | Category:Sport

13.Cabinet approves a number of legal memoranda
President Wavel Ramkalawan chaired a scheduled meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday this week at which a number of legal memoranda were approved. Cabinet approved amendments to the Licences (Amendment) Bill (2023). The amendments seek to address certain provisions of ...»

Date:15 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

14.Aftermath of December 7 explosion
Several traders get green light to resume business   By Patrick Joubert   Since Monday, over twenty re-occupancy requests have been granted to businesses that have been able to clean up their buildings and tick all boxes required for their ...»

Date:14 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

15.Voice of the Ancestors
Jano Danilo Albert's artistic journey through Seychelles' heritage and history   Seychelles’ lineage and heritage are being showcased through a visual art exhibition titled ‘Voice of the Ancestors’ taking place at the Carrefour des Arts gallery in Victoria. The exhibition ...»

Date:14 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

16.Assembly approves two bills unanimously
The National Assembly yesterday waived the seven days’ notice requirement for the second reading of two bills, to allow the House to debate and approve the bills. These were the Revenue law (amendment) Bill 2023, and the Political Parties (Registration ...»

Date:13 December 2023 | Category:National Assembly

17.Seychelles delegation at IMO assembly in London  
A Seychelles delegation led by the Minister for Transport, Antony Derjacques, was recently in London, United Kingdom, for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly. The 33rd Assembly of the IMO held from November 27 to December 6, 2023 convened in ...»

Date:12 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

18.Football: Fifa Young Referee Training  
18 young referees attend five-day Fifa training   With the aim of developing and inspiring future generations of local football officials, the Seychelles Football Federation is hosting a five-day refereeing course, gathering 18 young enthusiasts. The training, which started yesterday, ...»

Date:12 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

19.Football: Legend Foundation – Ange Dubignon Charity Match
Legendary goalkeeper Ange Dubignon receives support of Legend Foundation   Well-known goalkeeper Ange Dubignon, AKA ‘Ti Ange’ has received a cheque from the Legend Foundation as a contribution towards his medical expenses, following a charity match played on Sunday November ...»

Date:09 December 2023 | Category:Sport

20.Stakeholders discuss National TVET Strategy 2024-2028
By Patrick Joubert   The Technical and Digital Education (TDE) Division within the Ministry of Education yesterday held a half-day workshop to share the draft National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Strategy 2024-2028 and roadmap with key TVET ...»

Date:07 December 2023 | Category:Domestic