Political activist and podcaster Vesna Rakic is linked to the Seychelles Tourism Board CEO role after announcing her departure from politics in a social media post. Rakic did not directly…
Tensions rose in the National Assembly after the Leader of Government Business, Sylvanne Lemiel, questioned the intelligence of Opposition Leader Bernard Georges during debate on a Seychelles National Assembly funding…
Seychelles’ National Assembly has approved an amendment to the Penal Code 2025 that removes political affiliation from the list of protected characteristics under hate speech laws. The amendment was proposed…
The Leader of the Opposition, Bernard Georges, has criticised proposed legislation to re-establish the National Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation (NISTI), describing it as a “copy-paste” law based on…
The National Assembly has approved the appointment of Wallace Cosgrow as Seychelles’ new Principal Minister, following the presentation of his nomination on Friday, 14 November 2025. The motion was tabled…
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…
The fifth proposed minister to appear before the National Assembly on Friday October 31, 2025 was Mr. David Pierre, who presented his credentials and answered questions from Members of the…
The National Assembly began its interview process for the proposed ministers in the new government on Thursday October 30. The first nominee to face the Assembly was Mr. Pierre Laporte,…
Azarelle Ernesta has made history as the first woman elected Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles. In accordance with Article 83 of the Constitution, Ernesta was nominated by United…
As promised by the outgoing president, Wavel Ramkalawan, one day after election results were officially announced, discussions started between the elected President Dr.Patrick Herminie and the outgoing president to facilitate…
