Afif turned away after insisting on Creole testimony at Assomption inquiry
Former vice president Ahmed Afif appeared briefly before the Assomption Commission of Inquiry on Monday 16 March 2026. However, he did not give testimony after asking to speak in Creole…
Curieuse Marine Park coral restoration sites damaged by unauthorised anchoring
Curieuse Marine Park coral restoration sites have been damaged by frequent unauthorised anchoring, according to the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority. The authority said the damage has affected three restoration…
New vessel MV Le Revenant strengthens transport to Seychelles’ outer islands
MV Le Revenant has joined the boat fleet of the Island Development Company (IDC) in Seychelles. The vessel was officially christened on Thursday 12 March 2026 at the former IDC…
Seychelles takes leadership role after African SIDS meeting in São Tomé
More than 80 delegates from six African Small Island Developing States (SIDS) met in São Tomé and Príncipe to define a shared vision for their development. The African SIDS meeting…
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie receives Mauritius’ highest national honour
Dr Patrick Herminie, President of the Seychelles, has received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (G.C.S.K.), the highest national honour of…
Regional maritime security operation involving Seychelles concludes
The Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC) has announced the completion of Operation “Bahari Moja”. The multinational maritime security operation ran from 03 February to 08 March 2026. The operation took…
Air Seychelles to launch nonstop flights to Paris in March
Air Seychelles has announced the launch of Air Seychelles nonstop flights to Paris, with three weekly services planned from 20 March 2026 for an initial one-month period. The flights will…
Seychelles inflation rises to 0.30% in February 2026
The Seychelles inflation February 2026 rate reached 0.30% year-on-year. The Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics published the figures on 6 March. The rate stood at 0.10% in January 2026. Therefore,…
Friends of Aldabra further criticise Assomption Island hotel project decision
Friends of Aldabra has criticised the Seychelles government over the decision to allow some Assomption Island construction to continue. The conservation group raised concerns after Environment Minister Marie-May Jeremie addressed…
Seychelles and Mauritius plan cooperation in fisheries, culture and statistics
Seychelles Mauritius cooperation is expected to expand as both countries plan several agreements in fisheries, agriculture, culture and statistics. The initiatives are linked to the upcoming celebrations marking the 58th…










