Seychelles steps up fight against financial crime at AML/CFT workshop
The Central Bank of Seychelles has hosted a two-day anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism workshop in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group. The event, titled Navigating Risk and…
UAE provides US$8.7m grant for Seychelles housing project
Seychelles is set to strengthen its social housing programme after signing a grant agreement with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development. The agreement is worth about US$8.7m.It will support the…
Opposition and government leaders respond to State of the Nation address
This year’s State of the Nation debate Seychelles drew significant attention as the two leaders in the National Assembly delivered their formal replies to President Patrick Herminie’s State of the…
President Patrick Herminie Marks 100 Days in Office
The administration of Dr Patrick Herminie has marked its first 100 days in office, highlighting reforms aimed at governance, economic relief and social development. In a statement issued on Tuesday…
Protecting Africa’s Ocean future and why a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining matters
Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this OP-ED are those of the authors James Alix Michel and Dona Bertarelli and do not necessarily reflect the views, editorial stance, or position…
Qatar-based developer faces scrutiny as Assomption Island biodiversity study ordered
The Qatar-based company Assets Group, which is developing the hotel project on Assomption Island, has agreed to carry out a one-year biodiversity assessment on the island. The commitment was announced…
Seychelles marks Abolition of Slavery Day
Seychelles marked Abolition of Slavery Day on Sunday, 1 February 2026, with a national commemoration held at the National Library of Seychelles. President Patrick Herminie attended the main ceremony, which…
Seychelles president to make first official visit to India
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie will make his first official visit to India next week, according to reports in Indian media. The visit is expected to highlight growing ties between the…
Seven arrested in suspected drug importation case
Seven people have been arrested in a suspected drug importation case in Seychelles, following a seizure at Seychelles International Airport on 18 January 2026. According to police, Customs officers and…
Seychelles Defence Forces attend DIMDEX 2026 for knowledge exchange
The Seychelles Defence Forces took part in DIMDEX 2026, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference, held in Doha from 19 to 22 January. The Deputy Chief of Defence…