1.Seychelles added to EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
Seychelles has been added to the European Union list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, according to a press communique released yesterday by the Council of the European Union. Seychelles was joined by American Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda and Belize ...»

Date:18 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

2.HC Accouche takes part in high-level meetings of the Indian Ocean Rim Association  
High Commissioner Lalatiana Accouche represented Seychelles at the 23rd Council of Ministers of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) meeting held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on October 11, 2023 under the theme ‘Strengthening Regional Architecture: Reinforcing Indian Ocean identity’. Hosted ...»

Date:18 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

3.Transport minister addresses National Assembly questions  
Transport minister Antony Derjacques was in the National Assembly yesterday to address questions pertaining to his ministry namely ports, airports and roads. One question referred to the ports and airports redevelopment plan. Johan Loze of the United Seychelles party wanted ...»

Date:18 October 2023 | Category:National Assembly

4.  Création de logo pour les 40 ans de la COI
• Concours ouvert aux Seychellois   La Commission de l’Océan Indien (COI) célèbrera le 10 janvier 2024 les 40 ans de la signature de l’Accord de Victoria qui a institutionnalisé l’organisation. Pour marquer ces quatre décennies de coopération au service ...»

Date:17 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

5.Kominike Lapolis  
Lakour i donn zizman dan ka lesey en zonm pour anpwazonn en lot   James Azemia, aze 53-an sorti Ma Joie, in kondannen pour ilegalman administre en pwazon avek lentansyon koz dimal en lot dimoun. Sa lensidan ti ariv le ...»

Date:14 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

6.Le Chantier Mall redevelopment project under way
By Vidya Gappy   The first phase of the Le Chantier Mall redevelopment project, involving hoarding, stripping, and partial demolition, started on August 8, 2023 and will cost R6.9 million. The project has been contracted to Wellpoint Development. The ...»

Date:13 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

7.Gearing up for the rainy season
By Patrick Joubert   The Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) in collaboration with the Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA) met with key stakeholders yesterday in preparation for the rainy season. During the meeting at the ‘Maison De Foot’ auditorium, Roche Caiman, ...»

Date:12 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

8.L’OIF et le CNF : Réunion technique réussie
Les représentants de l'Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) – Monsieur Kalim Awad, chef de projet de mobilité des enseignants de français ; et Madame Gabriela Wimphen, spécialiste du programme – ont rencontré, hier, à la Bibliothèque Nationale, les membres de la ...»

Date:12 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

9.L’OIF et les Seychelles :  
23 enseignants et deux instructeurs de français mobilisés   • Ce projet coûtera un peu moins d’un million d'euros pour l'année 2024   Enfin, le projet tant attendu se réalisera à partir de janvier de l'année prochaine. Vingt-trois enseignants ainsi ...»

Date:11 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

10.National Assembly
Ministry of Lands and Housing in question time   There are still work to be done to improve productivity and communication within the Ministry of Lands and Housing, despite several improvements to date, said Vice-President Ahmed Afif. He was speaking ...»

Date:11 October 2023 | Category:National Assembly

11.IAC meets with foreign affairs department
The National Assembly’s International Affairs Committee (IAC) recently met with the foreign affairs department to discuss the new National Diaspora Policy (2024–2029) which is now in its consultative and drafting stage. The meeting in late September took place at the ...»

Date:10 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

12.Basketball: Road to BAL 2024 – Group E
COSPN end Beau Vallon Heat’s BAL 2024 campaign   Local defending league and Land Marine Cup champions Beau Vallon will not travel further on the Road to BAL 2024 after losing their second group match 57-76 to Club Omnisport Police ...»

Date:10 October 2023 | Category:Sport

13.The Seychelles Islands – now more accessible than ever with additional flight connections
Seychelles is poised to become more accessible with an influx of new flight connections, opening additional gateways for travellers around the globe to visit the idyllic island destination. Recently resuming its flights to Seychelles was Condor, introducing the new Airbus ...»

Date:09 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

14.Seychelles gets ready for cruise ship season
          Holds discussions on the new cruise village development plan   With the upcoming cruise ship season, representatives from the tourism department, the Seychelles Ports Authority, Seychelles Licensing Authority, land transport and the Seychelles Police Force yesterday ...»

Date:07 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

15.Lospitalite Lafyerte Award
Bravo restaurant celebrates its success   Bravo Restaurant in Seychelles has clinched the coveted title of ‘Best Restaurant’, marking a momentous achievement for owner and restaurateur Brett Saunders. Reflecting on the restaurant's journey, Brett Saunders emphasises the crucial role played ...»

Date:07 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

16.Les Seychelles : Voyage dans l'Histoire des Cartes (1482-1830)
La Galerie Nationale d'Art des Seychelles, située au sein de la Bibliothèque Nationale, accueillera une exposition exceptionnelle intitulée « Les Seychelles : Voyage dans l'Histoire des Cartes (1482–1830) » du 7 novembre 2023 au 20 janvier 2024. Cette annonce a été faite ...»

Date:07 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

17.Local singer gets selected by Intercontinental Bienal
Africa, the land that touches the soul. A haven of mysteries, magic and miracles. Despite how it can be negatively portrayed at times, the African mainland is rich in cultural heritage and diversity, and even a wealth of mineral and ...»

Date:07 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

18.Basketball: Road to BAL 2024 – Group E
Beau Vallon Heat overcome Ushindzi Club de Ouani in first match Last season’s doubles winners Beau Vallon Heat yesterday cleared their first hurdle on the mission to qualify for the next round of the Basketball Africa League with a 82-60 ...»

Date:07 October 2023 | Category:Sport

19.China donates R250,000 towards the new Seychelles Hospital
China has made a generous contribution of R250,000 towards the construction of the new Seychelles Hospital, becoming the first donor towards this significant project. The donation was formally presented to President Wavel Ramkalawan by the Chinese chargé d’affaires, Mu ...»

Date:06 October 2023 | Category:Domestic

20.Tourism Seychelles hosts successful Seychelles Day workshop in Rome  
Tourism Seychelles recently organised a Seychelles Day workshop at the Hive Hotel, in the heart of Rome, bringing together prominent Italian tour operators, airlines, and hoteliers who are actively engaged in promoting Seychelles as a premier travel destination. Tourism Seychelles’ ...»

Date:05 October 2023 | Category:Domestic