Lalyans Nouvo Sesel leaders secure senior appointments after election
Opposition political leaders have taken up senior roles in the Seychelles government this week following the 2025 presidential election. Former presidential candidate for Lalyans Nouvo Sesel Alain St Ange has…
Seychelles Economic Advisory Council convenes first meeting at State House
The Seychelles Economic Advisory Council convened its first meeting on Tuesday 24th March at State House. President Patrick Herminie convened and chaired the meeting. The establishment of the council gives…
Commission members appointed to investigate Montagne Posée Prison incident
The Montagne Posée Prison Commission of Inquiry has been established in Seychelles, according to a notice published in the Official Gazette. The Montagne Posée Prison Commission of Inquiry will examine…
Seychelles sewage pump failure caused spills in Victoria and Ile Perseverance
A Seychelles sewage pump station issue caused operational disruption and sewage spills in parts of Mahé, according to the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC). PUC said it experienced technical problems with…
President appoints FIU selection committee after director agrees to step down
The Official Gazette confirms that the Seychelles FIU Selection Committee has been appointed. The notice falls under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act, 2020. It states…
Seychelles seagrass conservation drives global commitment to local action
Seychelles seagrass conservation is moving from global commitment to local action, with authorities and partners advancing efforts to map and protect seagrass ecosystems. Seychelles is among the first countries to…
Fugitive in $1.5bn scam case reported to be in Seychelles as Thai authorities seek Interpol red notice
The Benjamin Mauerberger fraud case has drawn international attention after Thai authorities sought an Interpol red notice for a businessman accused of fraud and money laundering linked to global scam…
STCL audit findings trigger police and anti-corruption investigation in Seychelles
The STCL audit Seychelles findings have prompted the government to refer the case to investigators, according to the Office of the President. The Office said it took immediate action after…
IMF warns Seychelles: growth to slow as tourism income falls and costs rise
A Seychelles IMF staff-level agreement has been reached after an International Monetary Fund team visited Victoria from 4 to 19 March 2026. The talks covered the final reviews of two…
Seychelles placed on US visa bond list with fees up to $15,000
The US visa bond requirement will now apply to applicants from Seychelles, according to the United States State Department. The department said it will require citizens of 12 additional countries…