SIB Calls for Bids to Operate Restaurant, Café and Catering Services at Independence House
The Department of Housing and the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) have issued an invitation to tender for the provision of restaurant services at Independence House on Mahé. The tender calls…
Questions Mount Over India-Funded Project on Assomption Island
Friends of Aldabra has questioned plans to build a coast guard base on Assomption Island. This follows an announcement by President Patrick Herminie recently. In a statement, Victoria Duthil said…
Seychelles and EU in deadlock as fisheries agreement expires, talks expected to resume
Seychelles and the European Union have reached a deadlock after their Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement expired on Monday, 23 February 2026. However, Seychelles expect a fifth round of negotiations. The…
European Parliament Fisheries Committee assesses Seychelles–EU fisheries partnership through SFA visit
An EU fisheries delegation Seychelles conducted a two-day evaluation visit to the Seychelles Fisheries Authority (SFA). The delegation examined local fisheries management practices. It also assessed how Seychelles and the…
Pope Leo XIV appoints Father Landry Philippe Rasamison as Bishop of Port Victoria
The Catholic Church in Seychelles has announced that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Landry Philippe Rasamison as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Port Victoria. The announcement was…
STC expands Category 1 product list to widen access to essential goods
The Seychelles Trading Company (STC) has expanded its Category 1 list of essential products to improve access to basic goods at stable and affordable prices. This STC Category 1 expansion…
Maarco Francis raises concerns over proposed Coast Guard development on Assomption Island
Maarco Francis, Leader of the Seychelles United Movement and former presidential candidate in the last election, has expressed support for strengthening the Seychelles Coast Guard while raising concerns about the…
Second dispute in swimming puts federation under scrutiny
A second dispute in national swimming has intensified scrutiny over decision-making within the Seychelles Aquatic Federation (SAF). Stefano Palestrini, father of national swimmer Aaliyah Palestrini, has formally challenged the federation’s…
Questions Mount Over Awards Process After Anthony Morgan Snub
A dispute has emerged over the decision to award the 2025 Best Junior Male Swimmer title, after a parent formally challenged the selection process and questioned whether the right athlete…
India to expand health sector support to Seychelles with medicine trade deal and hospital pledge
India has committed to further support Seychelles’ health sector. The two governments have signed an agreement to facilitate the trade of medicines manufactured in India for use in Seychelles. The…