1.China and Africa: New vision and opportunities  
By Mu Jianfeng, Chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Seychelles   Chinese President Xi Jinping visited South Africa from August 21-24, 2023. The highlights of this important visit were the 15th BRICS Summit and China-Africa Leaders’ Dialogue, both of ...»

Date:05 September 2023 | Category:Domestic

2.Pension Fund invites photographers to showcase talent in 2024 desk calendar competition  
The Seychelles Pension Fund is delighted to announce the return of its highly-anticipated 2024 Desk Calendar Photography Competition. This exciting event provides a platform for photographers to demonstrate their creativity while vying for the chance to win R1,000 and ...»

Date:02 September 2023 | Category:Domestic

3.2024 Washington Mandela Washington Fellowship: Applications are open!  
The US Embassy is happy to announce the opening of the application cycle for the 2024 Washington Mandela Washington Fellowship. The Mandela Washington Fellowship provides future African leaders the opportunity to hone their skills at a US higher education institution ...»

Date:02 September 2023 | Category:Domestic

4.IDC satisfied with outcome of prawn-farming trials
• Plans full-scale farming by first quarter of 2024   The Islands Development Company is satisfied with the outcome of the aquaculture prawn farming venture on Coëtivy island, which has thus far yielded close to eight tonnes of prawns. The ...»

Date:29 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

5.IDC to engage in sand-extraction to replenish sand-pile
The Islands Development Company has been given the go-ahead to engage in sand-extraction, to replenish the sand pile which the company offers the local market for construction and reclamation purposes.  Having concluded all the administrative formalities, the Islands Development ...»

Date:29 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

6.PEMC engages PEs to comply with new Act and budgeting framework   By Laura Pillay  
The Public Enterprise Monitoring Commission met with board and management personnel from public enterprises yesterday, to provide a comprehensive overview of the provisions of the newly enforced Public Enterprises Act 2023, and the requirements in preparing the 2024 to 2026 ...»

Date:25 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

7.Seychellois teachers return transformed from Chinese training
Eight technical and vocational education training teachers who left Seychelles earlier this year to follow a three-month training in four Chinese colleges have returned to the country, having learnt many things that would benefit them and their students. They shared ...»

Date:25 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

8.Firearms and prevention of terrorism case to resume in October
Despite the adjournment of the firearms and prevention of terrorism case before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, accused Laura Valabhji is to appear in court this morning for the outcome of her bail application. The trial was adjourned on Tuesday ...»

Date:24 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

9.  Applications for Mandela Washington Fellowship for young African leaders now open
Young, accomplished Seychellois leaders who are actively engaged in business or entrepreneurship, civic engagement and public service can now apply for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders programme. The programme which is designed to build skills and ...»

Date:24 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

10.7 Seychellois students set to leave for further studies in China
Seven young Seychellois have received their tickets and travel documents to pursue their studies in China. This was during a short ceremony at the headquarters of the Ministry of Education, Mont Fleuri, yesterday, in the presence of Education Minister, Dr ...»

Date:23 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

11.43rd Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
VP Afif calls on SADC to integrate island nations’ aspirations in development strategies   Vice President Ahmed Afif led the Seychelles delegation to the 43rd ordinary summit of the Southern African Development Community heads of state and government in Luanda, ...»

Date:21 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

12.Unitar digital skills programme open to Seychellois women and youths
As digital skills become increasingly important both in the workplace and in daily life, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research is offering women and youths from the African continent an opportunity to jump onboard a free six-month programme, ...»

Date:19 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

13.Health ministry launches new study on cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases in Seychelles
      The Ministry of Health is launching a new population-based survey on cardiovascular disease and other non-communicable diseases which will span from mid-August until December 2023. In a press release issued yesterday, the ministry said the study will ...»

Date:18 August 2023 | Category:Health

14.Football  
15 local referees boost knowledge through five-day Fifa course   With ongoing changes and amended rules within the game of football, 15 local referees are presently following a five-day training to boost their knowledge so that they remain abreast of ...»

Date:16 August 2023 | Category:Sport

15.Tourism environment sustainability levy:
A one way ticket to gains or losses?   As of August 1, visitors staying at tourism establishments in Seychelles are paying a newly introduced levy, on a per person, per night basis. The levy, approved by cabinet last month, ...»

Date:11 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

16.Cabinet approves moratorium on importation and chartering of longline fishing vessels
Cabinet has approved a moratorium on the importation and chartering of longline fishing vessels for use in the semi-industrial tuna fishery, with immediate effect until June 2024. This was during its weekly meeting on Wednesday, chaired by President Wavel Ramkalawan, ...»

Date:11 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

17.Lasanble Nasyonal  
Lasanble i aprouv en proze de lwa pour amann Lalwa Lasosyasyon 2022   Lasanble Nasyonal in dan sesyon Merkredi aprouv en proze de lwa Lalwa Lasosyasyon (Lamannman), 2023, prezante par Minis pour Finans, Planifikasyon Nasyonal ek Komers, Naadir Hassan. Sa ...»

Date:11 August 2023 | Category:National Assembly

18.SRC introduces its forthcoming advanced payroll template to businesses  
  Addresses key tax obligations   The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) hosted a workshop for businesses yesterday to unveil its forthcoming advanced payroll template and address key tax obligations related to Income and Non-Monetary Tax, alongside the Withholding Tax. The workshop ...»

Date:09 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

19.Entry requirements to Europe to be tightened
● Seychelles one of 60 countries that will need authorisation to travel to Europe from 2024   Starting next year, the European Union will roll out a new entry requirement called the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). Under ...»

Date:09 August 2023 | Category:Domestic

20.IECD presents evaluation of the National Action Plan ECCE 2021-2022  
  Cites improvement in childminding services and lack of finance as a drawback   The Institute for Early Childhood Development (IECD) in collaboration with the sectors in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), held a short forum yesterday to present the ...»

Date:08 August 2023 | Category:Domestic