Government outlines plan to relocate Roche Caiman illegal market
The illegal Roche Caiman market will move to a new site within the same district. The proposed location is the COI garden, a short walking distance from the current site.…
A closer look at Seychelles’ 13th month pay for 2025
The government of Seychelles has confirmed that the 13th month pay will remain fully mandatory from December 2025. The update follows amendments to the Employment Act passed by the National…
Rodrigues earthquake poses no threat to Seychelles, authorities say
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Indian Ocean near Port Mathurin on Tuesday 6 January 2026, at 2:09pm local time. The quake occurred near Rodrigues. Authorities in Seychelles say it does…
SRC opens yearly return lodgement period
The annual tax return lodgement period for has officially begun, with the Seychelles Revenue Commission intensifying its tax enforcement campaign. The campaign started in December and will run until the…
SRC opens new customer service office in Anse Royale
The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) has opened a new customer service office in Anse Royale. The move aims to improve service delivery and taxpayer access. The office is located at…
Kevin Perine appointed General Manager of VMA Seychelles at Eden Island
Kevin Perine has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Village Management Association (VMA) Seychelles at Eden Island. VMA is the governing body of the Eden Island residential…
New Year’s Eve Celebrations on Moyenne Island in Seychelles
A group of tourists from different parts of the world spent part of New Year’s Eve on Moyenne Island. The small island lies within the Ste. Anne Marine National Park…
Looking Back, Moving Forward: End-of-Year Messages from Diverse Voices
As the year comes to an end, voices from across society turn their focus to the road ahead. In these end-of-year messages, individuals from different walks of life share their…
Fatal Bus Crash in St Louis Claims One Life
The Seychelles Police Force has recorded its 14th fatal road accident of the year, two days before the New Year. The victim is a 62-year-old woman from La Retraite. The…
Eleven SDF officers promoted and two commissioned
Eleven officers of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) were promoted during a ceremony held at State House on Monday, 29 December. The promotions were conferred by Patrick Herminie, who serves…