Seychelles Defence Forces depart for Mauritius National Day and Exercise Papangue
A contingent from the Seychelles Defence Forces has departed for Mauritius to take part in National Day celebrations while another team joins a regional military exercise in the Indian Ocean.…
Assomption tourism development: Minister says work has not started as biosecurity measures required
The elected member for Beau Vallon, Joh Hoareau, raised the Assomption tourism development while questioning Environment Minister Marie May Jeremie during the presentation of her ministry’s 2026 budget. The question…
Government moves to appoint Godfra Hermitte as Seychelles Police Commissioner
The appointment of Commissioner of Police will go before the National Assembly after the Leader of Government Business, Sylvanne Lemiel, scheduled a motion seeking approval to appoint Mr Godfra Hermitte…
Seychelles approves Mauritius fishing agreement as EU fisheries deal remains in deadlock
The Seychelles Mauritius fishing agreement has received approval from the Cabinet of Ministers. The deal allows licensed tuna fishing vessels from Seychelles and Mauritius to operate in each other’s waters.…
Cabinet approves sooty tern egg collection for 2026
The sooty tern egg collection Seychelles 2026 will proceed after Cabinet approved the cropping of the eggs this year. However, authorities will hold further technical discussions to set quotas and…
Air Seychelles launches special flights after regional airspace closures
Air Seychelles has intensified its recovery efforts following regional airspace closures. The national airline said it is assisting passengers affected by disruption caused by airspace closures in the Middle East.…
Naval base not part of Assomption Island hotel development inquiry, commissioner says
Public hearings in the Assomption Island hotel development inquiry resumed on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. The commission continues to investigate the hotel development project on Assomption Island. Commissioner Dr Mathilda…
Friends of Aldabra calls for clarity over Assomption Island decisions
Concerns about Assomption Island have been raised again by Friends of Aldabra following developments related to a proposed Indian-assisted Coast Guard facility and a separate hotel project. Victoria Duthil of…
Seychelles foreign exchange reserves discussed at extraordinary cabinet meeting
Officials discussed Seychelles foreign exchange reserves during an extraordinary cabinet meeting chaired by President Dr Patrick Herminie on Monday 2 March 2026. The meeting included Central Bank Governor Caroline Abel…
Seychelles monitoring Middle East situation, government says
The government says Seychelles monitoring Middle East situation remains a priority as developments continue across the region. In a statement on Sunday, the Office of the President said authorities are…