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…
Seychelles remains least corrupt in Africa but slips in global ranking
Seychelles continues to rank as the least corrupt country in Africa, according to the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International. The Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles (ACCS) said the…
Heated Parliamentary Clash Over Billions as Leaders Trade Sharp Words
Tensions rose in the National Assembly after the Leader of Government Business, Sylvanne Lemiel, questioned the intelligence of Opposition Leader Bernard Georges during debate on a Seychelles National Assembly funding…
Friends of Aldabra questions government handling of Assomption Island hotel project
An environmental campaigner has raised concerns about the handling of the proposed hotel development on Assomption Island. The comments come from Victoria Duthil, a paid member of Friends of Aldabra,…
India announces USD 175 million package as Seychelles–India ties deepen
India has announced a USD 175 million Special Economic Package for Seychelles following talks between President Dr Patrick Herminie and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The announcement came…