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…
Seychelles health minister holds separate talks to boost health sector training cooperation
The Minister for Health, Marvin Fanny, has held three separate meetings with ambassadors accredited to Seychelles as part of efforts to strengthen international cooperation in the health sector. The meetings…
First Lady meets Autism Seychelles to discuss support and collaboration
Members of Autism Seychelles met the First Lady, Veronique Herminie, on 14 January 2026 to discuss support for people living with autism and their families. The meeting marked the First…
Assomption Island development inquiry examines governance links between IDC and ICS
Norman Webber, chief executive of the Island Conservation Society (ICS), has appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into the lease and development of Assomption Island. The commission established that Mr…
IDC faces potential US$4m penalty over Assomption delays
The Chief Executive Officer of the Island Development Company (IDC) has told the Commission of Inquiry into the Lease and Development of Assomption Island that civil works on the Assomption…
Government publishes legislation to establish Seychelles Tourism Board
The Seychelles government has officially published proposed legislation to establish the Seychelles Tourism Board. The Seychelles Tourism Board Bill, 2026 appeared in the Official Gazette on 12 January 2026. It…