Grand Police hotel development reignites public debate in Seychelles
A proposed hotel development at Grand Police has reignited public debate and raised concerns about the project’s environmental impact. Stakeholders attended a meeting and site visit as part of the…
Controversial SBC law receives President Herminie’s approval despite criticism
President Dr Patrick Herminie has signed the new Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) Act into law despite concerns from local and international organisations about its impact on the broadcaster’s independence. The…
CAA, Described as Seychelles’ ‘Most Politicised’ Authority, Opens Attorney General Applications
The Constitutional Appointments Authority has advertised the post of Attorney General weeks after President Patrick Herminie questioned the body’s purpose and described it as one of the country’s most politicised…
SBC Chief Says He Faced Most Threats and Pressure in Last Seven Months Under United Seychelles Administration
After serving nearly nine years as chief executive of the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), Berard Dupres says he has faced the most threats, insults and pressure during the past six…
Ministry Investigates Leak of Unapproved Presidential Citation Following National Day Ceremony
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora says it is reviewing how an unapproved draft of a Presidential Citation entered the public domain. This follows the Golden Jubilee National…
Questions Raised Over Certificate Shared After Modi Receives Seychelles Presidential Distinction
Indian media outlets have questioned the authenticity of a certificate circulated online following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Seychelles. The discussion comes after an event at State…
SUM leader says party will seek to remove US from office by 2030
Seychelles United Movement criticism intensified after the party’s leader, Maarco Francis, said SUM aims to remove United Seychelles (US) from office by 2030. He also claimed that Seychelles is returning…
India Expands Defence Support to Seychelles With Patrol Vessel and Vehicles
India has donated a new patrol vessel and several vehicles to the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). The donation includes the patrol vessel PS Lespwar, ambulances and utility vehicles. Officials held…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Seychelles for Independence Day celebrations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday for the country’s 50th Independence Day celebrations. His aircraft, Air India One, landed at Seychelles International Airport at Pointe Larue…
Ramkalawan and Georges Say Twomey Denied Them a Fair Chance to Respond in Assomption Inquiry
Former President Wavel Ramkalawan and the Leader of the Opposition Bernard Georges have declined to respond to potential adverse findings issued by the Commission of Inquiry into the sublease and…