The government of Seychelles has published the Appropriation Bill, 2026 in the Official Gazette on 27 January 2026.
The Bill seeks parliamentary approval to authorise government spending for the year ending 31 December 2026.
It allows for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund to meet planned public expenditure.
Under the Bill, the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment may issue up to R11.84 billion for services during the 2026 financial year.
The proposed expenditure is set out in a schedule attached to the Bill. It covers ministries, departments, agencies and constitutional bodies.
The Agency for Social Protection will receive more than R1.65 billion for benefits and approved programmes, making it the largest allocation.
The Ministry of Health will receive over R1.32 billion, followed by the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development with more than R1.14 billion.
Other allocations include R761 million for the Ministry of Homeland Security and Civil Affairs and R697 million for the Department of Lands and Housing.
The Bill also provides funding for independent institutions, including the Judiciary, the Legislature, the Office of the Auditor General and the Electoral Commission.
The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment, Pierre Frank Laporte, made and signed the legislation on 27 January 2026.
If approved by the National Assembly, it will become the Appropriation Act, 2026, providing the legal basis for government spending during the year.