Seychelles marks Abolition of Slavery Day
Seychelles marked Abolition of Slavery Day on Sunday, 1 February 2026, with a national commemoration held at the National Library of Seychelles. President Patrick Herminie attended the main ceremony, which…
Seychelles Defence Forces attend DIMDEX 2026 for knowledge exchange
The Seychelles Defence Forces took part in DIMDEX 2026, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference, held in Doha from 19 to 22 January. The Deputy Chief of Defence…
Anonymous Facebook posts raise concerns over online abuse in Seychelles
The use of Facebook’s anonymous posting feature has raised growing concern in Seychelles. This follows a series of posts that have targeted individuals with insults, degrading remarks and threats. In…
Seychelles transport minister reviews electric bus operations during visit to Mauritius
The Seychelles Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Veronique Laporte, has undertaken an official visit to Mauritius to review the operation of electric buses, as Seychelles continues to assess…
Absa staff raise funds for hospital hospice and disability group
Employees of Absa Bank (Seychelles) Limited have raised funds for two community organisations supporting vulnerable groups in Seychelles. The initiatives benefited the Friends of North East Point Hospital and Hospice…
Traveller returning from Seychelles found with protected coral at Warsaw airport
Polish customs officers have seized nearly five kilograms of protected coral reef fragments at Warsaw’s main airport after finding them in a traveller’s luggage on his return from the Seychelles.…
Former political party leader sworn in as Assistant Commissioner of Police
Mr Godfra Hermitte has been sworn in as Assistant Commissioner of Police. The ceremony was held on Tuesday morning at the headquarters of the Seychelles Police Force. The Principal Secretary…
ASP and STC Reintroduce Welfare Card Programme for Eligible Beneficiaries
The Agency for Social Protection (ASP), in collaboration with the Seychelles Trading Company (STC), has reintroduced the welfare card under the STC programme. ASP says the initiative supports people who…
Assomption Island inquiry warns public over fake Facebook account
The Commission of Inquiry into the Lease and Development of Assomption Island has warned the public about a fraudulent Facebook profile. The profile impersonates its Commissioner, Mathilda Twomey-Woods. In a…
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market to undergo major renovation
The Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market in Victoria is set to undergo a more extensive renovation than originally planned. Earlier proposals were developed under the former government. However, following the change…