1.Alarming rise in Seychelles’ suicide rates last year  
Suicide rate in Seychelles rose by 80 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to police statistics. In 2023, five individuals chose to end their lives through hanging namely four men and a woman, underscoring a painful truth ...»

Date:06 February 2025 | Category:Domestic

2.Alarming rise in Seychelles’ suicide rates last year  
Suicide rate in Seychelles rose by 80 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to police statistics. In 2023, five individuals chose to end their lives through hanging namely four men and a woman, underscoring a painful truth ...»

Date:06 February 2025 | Category:Domestic

3.President receives Ombudsman annual report for 2024
The Office of the Ombudsman yesterday presented its Annual Report for the year 2024 to President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House. It was the current Ombudsman, Georges Robert, who officially presented the yearly report, titled, ‘Ombudsman, a Bridge to Accountability, ...»

Date:05 February 2025 | Category:Domestic

4.394,691 travel authorisations processed in 2024  
The Seychelles Electronic Border System processed 394,691 travel authorisations during 2024. The system, which has been in place since the pandemic period of 2020/2021, confirmed that it is rare for travellers to arrive in Seychelles without a Travel Authorisation ...»

Date:05 February 2025 | Category:Domestic

5.En rankont avek Evadney Lafortune, en ansyen travayer Vallée de Mai lo Praslin
‘Vallée de Mai i en landrwa merveye’   An 2024, Vallée de Mai ti selebre son 40enm lanniverser, alors mon ti deside rod en ansyen travayer sa rezerv pour mwan fer en pti antretyen avek. Dan pe fer enpe resers, ...»

Date:05 February 2025 | Category:Domestic

6.  2024: P6 National Exams, IGCSE and A-Level results released
‘Performance remains a concern,’ says Ministry of Education   The Ministry of Education shared the analysis of the Primary Six National Exams, IGCSE and A-Level results yesterday. The ministry noted that the 2024 examination results show a slight improvement ...»

Date:04 February 2025 | Category:Domestic

7.21 retired health professionals honoured
The Health Care Agency has recognised 21 health professionals who retired in 2023 and 2024 for their hard work and dedication which have contributed significantly to the country’s health system. To continue reading, please click here to subscribe to Seychelles ...»

Date:04 February 2025 | Category:Domestic

8.Bodybuilding
Wallace Dorasamy calls on President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House Local bodybuilder Wallace Dorasamy expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards President Wavel Ramkalawan during a courtesy call at State House on Friday morning, acknowledging the unwavering support that has been pivotal ...»

Date:03 February 2025 | Category:Sport

9.Master Blender Steven Rioux meets President Ramkalawan
Master Blender for 2024, Steven Rioux, met with President Wavel Ramkalawan yesterday morning at State House.  Mr Rioux received Blender of the Year from Takamaka Bay at the Spirits Business Awards 2024 held at the Underglobe Theatre in London on ...»

Date:01 February 2025 | Category:Domestic

10.Seychelles’ Most Engaged Youth in 2024
Liam D’Unienville shares his journey  Liam D’unienville, 16, is carving out a remarkable reputation for himself with his selfless endeavours, earning him the title of the Most Engaged Youth at the Seychelles National Youth Council’s Positive Youth Award last weekend. ...»

Date:30 January 2025 | Category:Domestic

11.Aldabra’s shoreline resilient against rising seas - study
A recent study, published on December 13, 2024 in Scientific Reports, sheds light on the remarkable resilience of Aldabra Atoll’s shoreline, which has shown minimal change over the past 51 years despite rising global sea levels. Conducted by researchers from ...»

Date:28 January 2025 | Category:Domestic

12.Positive Youth Award 2024  
Liam D’Unienville named Most Engaged Youth  By Vidya Gappy   Liam D’Unienville has been named the Most Engaged Youth for 2024. This was announced on Saturday evening during the Positive Youth Award ceremony, organised by the Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC) ...»

Date:27 January 2025 | Category:Domestic

13.Local stakeholders recognised for participation in EconVAWG  
A total of 17 representatives from various sectors who took part in the Economic Cost of Violence Against Women and Girls (EconVAWG) Framework training workshop in June 2024 were awarded with their certificates during a ceremony last Thursday.   To ...»

Date:27 January 2025 | Category:Domestic

14.Sports Awards of the Year 2024
Senior, young finalists revealed   The selection committee for the Sports Awards of the Year 2024, following thorough deliberations, has revealed the names of the 30 finalists in both male and female senior categories, as well as the young male ...»

Date:25 January 2025 | Category:Sport

15.ODISEA expeditions kick off in Seychelles in support of IUCN’s Great Blue Wall Initiative
Following a scouting expedition in Madagascar in December 2024, the vessel S/Y ODISEA is now in Seychelles conducting scientific research and supporting local conservation efforts in Farquhar and Cosmoledo atolls in collaboration with local research and environmental organisations, including Island ...»

Date:24 January 2025 | Category:Domestic

16.Emirates expands flights to Madagascar in response to strong demand
What does it mean for Seychelles?  Emirates has announced a significant expansion of its services to Madagascar, increasing its weekly flights from four to six, starting on April 2, 2025. This expansion follows the airline’s successful launch of services to ...»

Date:23 January 2025 | Category:Domestic

17.Air Seychelles announces successful seasonal operations to Reunion Island
Air Seychelles has announced the successful completion of its seasonal operations to Reunion Island, which ran from December 30, 2024 to January 18, 2025. In a press communique released yesterday, the local carrier said that during this period, it carried ...»

Date:20 January 2025 | Category:Domestic

18.Conservative 2.5 percent growth in tourist arrivals expected this year   By Laura Pillay
Seychelles is making a conservative projection of 2.5 percent increase in tourist arrivals this year compared to 2024. The island-getaway managed to attract slightly more visitors in 2024 compared to the previous year, with a 0.5 increase in ...»

Date:18 January 2025 | Category:Domestic

19.4% drop in visitor arrivals for first week of 2025
Seychelles has recorded a 4 percent decline in visitor arrivals for the first week of 2025 compared to 2024, according to the National Bureau of statistics. A total of 7513 visitors was welcomed in Seychelles during the first week, compared ...»

Date:16 January 2025 | Category:Domestic

20.Supreme Court holds ceremonial sittingi n honour of late attorney William Herminie
The Supreme Court convened a ceremonial sitting on January 10, 2025 to honour the life and legacy of William Herminie, an esteemed attorney. Mr Herminie, who passed away on December 9, 2024, was celebrated for his unwavering commitment to the ...»

Date:15 January 2025 | Category:Domestic