Seychelles seeks public help to track dolphins and whales
The Marine Conservation Society Seychelles (MCSS), with support from the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT), is asking the public to help gather ecological data on dolphins and whales…
No reported child labour since 2026 began in Seychelles
Seychelles recorded no cases of child labour since the start of 2026, the Ministry of Employment and Human Resource Planning said. The update came as the Minister for Employment and…
US issues travel advisory for Seychelles over chikungunya outbreak
The United States has issued a travel advisory for Seychelles following an outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) placed the island nation…
Seychelles Welcomes Outcome of African Union Executive Council Session
Seychelles has concluded its participation in the Forty-Eighth Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council. The session took place from 11 to 12 February 2026 at the African Union…
Sixteen candidates interviewed for Mayor of Victoria post
Interviews for the position of Mayor of Victoria took place on 6 and 11 February 2026 at the National Assembly Precinct, Ile Du Port.The process followed an official State request…
Seychelles establishes diplomatic relations with Cameroon
Seychelles has formally established diplomatic relations with Cameroon. The move follows the signing of a Joint Communiqué by the two countries’ foreign ministers. Seychelles’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and the…
Seychelles achieves FiTI compliant status but gaps remain in fisheries transparency
Seychelles has reached a major milestone in fisheries governance. The country has achieved compliant status under the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). However, the latest annual report says some information gaps…
China provides US$500,000 grant for State House security equipment
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Lin Nan, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Finance, Trade, Economic Planning and Investment, Pierre Laporte. The discussion centred on…
Government Moves to Reshape Media and Telecom Regulations with New Communications Licensing Law
The Government of Seychelles has introduced a new legal framework governing communications licensing. It comes with the enactment of the Communications (Licensing) Regulations, 2026, issued under the Communications Act, 2023.…
Open Call Launched for Seychelles Monument to Mark Abolition of Slavery
The Ministry of Tourism and Culture has launched an open call for the design of a national monument to commemorate the Abolition of Slavery. The initiative invites artists, designers, and…