Seychelles Cabinet Approves Key Education, Social, and Governance Reforms
Seychelles Cabinet, chaired by President Dr. Patrick Herminie, has approved a series of reforms in education, social benefits, public service, governance, and disaster management during meetings held from 10 to…
Indian Navy Officer Meets Seychelles Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary to Discuss Maritime Security and EEZ Surveillance
Commander Ayush Dugar, Commanding Officer of INS Savitri, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Ian Madeleine, Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, on Wednesday, 19…
Third Accused in Firearms and Terrorism Case Granted Bail After Four Years on Remand
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Leslie Benoiton, the third accused in the firearms and prevention of terrorism case. The decision was delivered on 19 October by Chief Justice…
Homeland Security Minister Continues Familiarisation Tours of Police and Prison Facilities
The Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, James Camille, has continued his ongoing familiarisation programme with a series of visits to key units within the Seychelles Police Force and…
Seychelles Confirmed Free of Measles and Rubella by WHO
Seychelles has officially been certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having eliminated measles and rubella. The announcement places Seychelles among the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to reach…
ICS Backs Government Decision to Stop Assumption Island Development Over Environmental Non-Compliance
The Island Conservation Society (ICS) has welcomed the government’s decision to halt development activities on Assumption Island, claiming there were findings of non-compliance with the approved Environmental Impact Assessment (ESIA).…
Seychelles signs new air service agreements with Latin American countries
Seychelles has signed new air service agreements with six countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, expanding its international air transport network. The agreements were reached during the International Civil…
President Announces New CEO for the Agency for Social Protection
President Dr Patrick Herminie has appointed Mrs Roma Edmond as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Agency for Social Protection (ASP). Mrs Edmond holds a BTEC Higher National Diploma…
United Seychelles Holds Victory Rally as President Herminie Reaffirms Workers’ Benefits Plans
United Seychelles held its victory rally on Sunday, 16 November 2025, where supporters gathered at Freedom Square in the capital of Seychelles. In a brief address, President Patrick Herminie outlined…
Seychelles to Present 2026 National Budget in January, Says Finance Minister
Minister for Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment Pierre Laporte says the 2026 national budget will be presented at the end of January 2026. The budget, originally expected in mid-November…