A heated exchange broke out in the National Assembly this week between two proportionally elected members. This occurred during a session focused on the Seychelles Trading Company’s (STC) poultry purchases.…
Minister for Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment Pierre Laporte has accused the opposition of wasting time in the National Assembly. Minister Laporte appeared before the National Assembly on Tuesday.…
The Seychelles government plans to build an emergency alternate airport on Coetivy Island, according to Transport Minister Veronique Laporte. Speaking about the project, Miniter Laporte said President Patrick Herminie recently…
Absa Bank Seychelles Limited (ABSL) has announced that its Managing Director, Nazim Mahmood, will leave the bank after completing his assignment in Seychelles. The bank said Mr Mahmood, who joined…
Editorial Note: This article reports allegations made by the Association for Rights, Information and Democracy (ARID) concerning the Seychelles Human Rights Commission. The allegations reflect ARID’s position and should not…
The chairman of the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) board, Gerard Lafortune, has raised concerns about provisions in a proposed new SBC Bill. He says changes to board appointments could weaken…
The Seychelles government has enacted a new law establishing an Unemployment Relief Scheme. The scheme will provide employment opportunities and skills acquisition to participants. The Unemployment Relief Scheme Act, 2026…
The Seychelles Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has asked the Supreme Court to stop live broadcasts of witness testimonies before the Montagne Posée Prison Incident Commission of Inquiry. The SHRC filed…
A proposed new law governing the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) would give the President powers over key appointments. The new Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation Bill, 2026, is now available on the…
A leaked document linked to UAE importation data became the subject of a Private Notice Question on Tuesday. Opposition leader Bernard Georges raised the question in the National Assembly. Mr…
