Seychelles inflation falls below zero in December
According to the latest published figures, consumer prices in Seychelles fell slightly in December 2025. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that annual inflation for all items…
Inflation Low for Now, but Central Bank Warns Prices Could Rise in 2026
The Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) has decided to keep interest rates unchanged for the first quarter of 2026, citing stable prices, steady domestic economic activity and the need to…
Absa Seychelles Launches Mobile Contactless Payment Service
New Payment Method Rolled Out Clients of Absa Seychelles can now make point-of-sale payments without using their physical bank cards. The bank has introduced a mobile payment feature called Absa…
Pascal Morin sworn in as Seychelles Financial Services Authority chief executive
Mr Pascal Morin has been sworn in as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Seychelles. He took his oath on Tuesday, 9 December, before…
Seychelles Inflation Stays Low in November 2025 as Food and Transport Prices Shift Slightly
Prices in Seychelles changed only a little in November 2025, based on the latest monthly price report. Overall prices were almost the same as last year, with only a 0.02%…
Seychelles reverses decision to phase out personal and business cheques
The government of Seychelles has reversed a previous decision to abolish the use of personal and business cheques, following consultations with the Retailers Association.Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment Minister…
Central Bank of Seychelles Orders MCB to Refund Customers Over Delayed Card Debits
The Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) has directed Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) to refund customers affected by delayed card transaction debits recorded in 2025. The issue involved transactions that were…
Seychelles to Present 2026 National Budget in January, Says Finance Minister
Minister for Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment Pierre Laporte says the 2026 national budget will be presented at the end of January 2026. The budget, originally expected in mid-November…
LDS Urges Government and Public to Take IMF Economic Review Seriously
The main opposition party in Seychelles, Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) has called on the government, the business community, and the public to pay close attention to the recent statement by…
Cost of Living in Seychelles Rises Slowly in October
Seychelles recorded a slower rate of inflation in October 2025, with consumer prices rising by 0.3% compared to 0.51% in September. Food prices saw mixed changes. The cost of fish…