Seychelles President outlines sustainability and climate priorities at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
The President of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, has outlined the country’s approach to sustainability, climate change, and tourism. This came out in a recent interview with Sky News Arabia at…
Assomption Island inquiry warns public over fake Facebook account
The Commission of Inquiry into the Lease and Development of Assomption Island has warned the public about a fraudulent Facebook profile. The profile impersonates its Commissioner, Mathilda Twomey-Woods. In a…
Social security payments made on schedule, agency says
The Agency for Social Protection (ASP) has confirmed that social security payments have been made according to the normal schedule. In a statement, the ASP’s chief executive, Mrs Edmond, said…
Former Seychelles president disputes actions affecting his security and transport
Former Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan has issued a statement raising concerns over changes to his personal security. He also addressed the removal of an official vehicle assigned to him as…
Government under fire over Assomption Island task force composition
24 year old Victoria Duthil, campaign manager and a paid member of Friends of Aldabra, criticised the government over the composition of its Assomption Island environmental task force. She said…
President Herminie calls for integrated water and ocean management
The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, has called for integrated water and ocean management, saying freshwater, coastal and ocean systems should be managed as a single…
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market to undergo major renovation
The Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market in Victoria is set to undergo a more extensive renovation than originally planned. Earlier proposals were developed under the former government. However, following the change…
Conservation biologist says Assomption can host development if done responsibly
Dr Jeanne Mortimer, an international conservation biologist specialising in sea turtles, has questioned whether the development under way on Assomption Island meets the standards of ecotourism. She gave evidence on…
Seychelles President meets diaspora community in UAE
The President of the Republic, Patrick Herminie, has met members of the Seychellois community living in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement from State House. The meeting took…
Seychelles Speaker Meets Indian Counterpart at Parliamentary Conference
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Mrs Azarel Ernesta, has met the Speaker of India’s Lok Sabha, Om Birla. The meeting took place during a parliamentary conference in…