IMF Commends Seychelles’ Strong Economic Growth Amid Record Tourism Performance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Seychelles for its robust economic performance, highlighting stronger-than-expected growth driven by record tourist arrivals. An IMF mission, led by Todd Schneider, visited Seychelles…
Visitor Arrivals to Seychelles Rise by 17% in October 2025
Seychelles welcomed 41,238 visitors in October 2025, marking a 17% increase compared to the same month in 2024. Of these arrivals, 85.4% visited for holidays, while 10.9% were repeat visitors.…
Newly Appointed Ministers Begin Familiarisation Visits
On Friday, 7 November, Seychelles’ newly appointed ministers undertook a series of familiarisation visits as they settled into their roles.Kalsey Belle, Minister for Youth and Sports, met with the management…
First Lady Veronique Herminie Hands Over AWITN Leadership at ATAF Annual Meeting in Algeria
First Lady Mrs. Veronique Herminie attended the 15th African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) Annual Meeting and the 11th African Women in Tax Network (AWITN) Board Meeting, held in Algiers, Algeria,…
Seychelles Sees Historic Rise in Women’s Political Leadership
Seychelles has reached a milestone in gender representation, with women now holding a record number of senior positions across both the executive and legislative branches of government. For the first…
Seychelles Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Development at World Summit in Doha
Doha, Qatar | November 6, 2025 — The Republic of Seychelles has reiterated its strong commitment to inclusive social development and sustainable growth during the Second World Summit for Social…
New Cabinet of Ministers Holds First Official Meeting
The newly appointed Cabinet of Ministers convened for its first official meeting following the swearing-in ceremony held on Thursday morning. All 14 ministers formally took the Oath of Allegiance to…
President Herminie Commends Coast Guard for Destroying Intercepted Iranian Dhow
President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has praised the Seychelles Coast Guard for the successful destruction of an Iranian dhow intercepted during…
National Assembly Approves Final Two Ministerial Appointments
The National Assembly has approved the final two nominees for ministerial positions, completing the new Cabinet lineup. The first nominee to appear before the Assembly was Mr. James Camille, who…
Youngest Member Joins Seychelles’ New Cabinet of Ministers
Kalsey Belle, 33, has been appointed as the youngest member of Seychelles’ newly formed Cabinet of Ministers, following her confirmation by the National Assembly on Tuesday, November 4. During her…