UK Reaffirms Support for Governance, Security and Maritime Safety in Seychelles
The resident High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Seychelles, Jeffrey Glekin, has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s support for national development and security initiatives in Seychelles. Mr Glekin paid a…
Absa staff raise funds for hospital hospice and disability group
Employees of Absa Bank (Seychelles) Limited have raised funds for two community organisations supporting vulnerable groups in Seychelles. The initiatives benefited the Friends of North East Point Hospital and Hospice…
Blood shortage at Seychelles Hospital reaches critical level
There is a shortage of blood at the blood bank of Seychelles Hospital, health officials say. Chief Technologist for Clinical Laboratory Joanne Michel has described the situation as critical. She…
Seychelles Cabinet approves youth, culture and governance reforms
Vice President Sebastien Pillay chaired a scheduled Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 21 January, during which several legal and policy memoranda were approved.Cabinet agreed to establish a Youth Empowerment Council aimed…
Seychelles rated largely compliant in Global Forum transparency review
Seychelles transparency and exchange of information standards have been rated “largely compliant” in the latest peer review published by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax…
Police Say Firearms Seized, Court Documents Tell a Different Story
Police statements on the arrest of two men for suspected unlawful possession of firearms have been contradicted by court documents prepared by the police and presented by State Counsel. In…
Traveller returning from Seychelles found with protected coral at Warsaw airport
Polish customs officers have seized nearly five kilograms of protected coral reef fragments at Warsaw’s main airport after finding them in a traveller’s luggage on his return from the Seychelles.…
Former political party leader sworn in as Assistant Commissioner of Police
Mr Godfra Hermitte has been sworn in as Assistant Commissioner of Police. The ceremony was held on Tuesday morning at the headquarters of the Seychelles Police Force. The Principal Secretary…
Supreme Court imposes conditions on Board of Inquiry as trial is stayed
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has set conditions for Board of Inquiry regarding the importation of firearms. Chief Justice Rony Govinden has ordered a stay of criminal proceedings…
ASP and STC Reintroduce Welfare Card Programme for Eligible Beneficiaries
The Agency for Social Protection (ASP), in collaboration with the Seychelles Trading Company (STC), has reintroduced the welfare card under the STC programme. ASP says the initiative supports people who…