1.New Year message
The country’s future lies in the hands of every hardworking Seychellois.”   As the New Year approaches, Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) acknowledges and recognises with thanks all the support we have received from the people of Seychelles. Your encouragement ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

2.New maritime equipment to boost surveillance
Maritime surveillance of the Joint Management Area (JMA) will be enhanced with the recent procurement of highly efficient equipment provided to the Seychelles Coast Guard. The equipment, which included high-frequency radios and a rugged laptop worth $26,706.14 (R355,...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

3.New Year Message
“Rach out with our hands of friendship and together embrace the needed unity for a better world order, a more buoyant tourism industry and for a great 2024.” Alain St.Ange   Alain St.Ange, the former Seychelles Minister ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

4.Mental health in Seychelles: Breaking the stigma and seeking help  
In 2022, Seychelles witnessed an alarming surge in suicide cases, totalling 13 incidents. This worrisome statistic incited an immediate focus on the mental health landscape within our society, prompting the National Assembly to address the issue. As of 2023, Seychelles' ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

5.Monetary Policy Rate remains unchanged at 2.0% for Q1 2024
The Board of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) has decided to maintain an accommodative monetary policy stance, keeping the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 2.0% for the first quarter of 2024. A review of the fourth quarter of ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

6.  Seychelles’ economy continued to recover in 2023, amid persisting global uncertainties and challenges
International developments In 2023, the global economy continued to recover from the adverse impacts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the abating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The successive increases in interest rates by central banks globally, coupled with the moderation ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

7.Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade
Major events of the year 2023   As we near the end of the year, the Ministry of Finance, National Planning & Trade looks back on some of its accomplishments and challenges it has faced during 2023. The year started ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

8.2023: A dynamic year for the business community
“As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with pride and gratitude for the collective efforts of our vibrant business community. Together, we have navigated challenges, celebrated successes, and forged new paths towards prosperity. Covid-19 and the recent ...»

Date:29 December 2023 | Category:Domestic

9.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

10.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

11.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

12.2023 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

13.2023 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

14.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

15.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

16.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

17.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

18.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

19.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

20.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