Minister Idith Alexander meets hotel managers on employment programmes
Minister Idith Alexander is holding meetings with tourism establishments to strengthen collaboration and gather industry feedback. The Ministry of Employment and Human Resource Planning said the discussions also support a…
Assomption Inquiry: Ramkalawan calls probe “witchhunt”, feels like accused in murder case
Former President Wavel Ramkalawan appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into the lease and proposed development of Assomption Island on Wednesday 18 March. During the hearing, Commissioner Mathilda Twomey put…
Seychelles concedes on EU fisheries access fee after failing to secure 30% increase
The Seychelles EU fisheries access fee negotiations ended with the government conceding to a 7% increase after failing to secure a proposed 30% rise. President Patrick Herminie announced the outcome…
Assomption inquiry language contradiction over Creole testimony
A language contradiction has emerged in the Assomption inquiry. The Commission of Inquiry into the lease and development of Assomption Island said it must conduct its proceedings in English. In…
Concerns raised over Creative Seychelles Agency Bal Bobes event
The Creative Seychelles Agency Bal Bobes event has raised concerns among some organisers in the country’s creative industry. The concerns follow an announcement on Sunday, 15 March, that the government…
Galatea vessel incident: Three still missing at sea as owner appears before court
Three people remain missing at sea after the Galatea vessel incident. Search and rescue operations continue near Marie Louise Island in Seychelles. The owner and patron of the vessel appeared…
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…