Author: Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles and Covid-19:Reopening of Seychelles’ international airport won’t change tourism situation, association says
The reopening of Seychelles’ international airport will make no immediate difference in tourism as the island nation's main markets are still un [...]
Lockdown easing postponed for French Indian Ocean island: PM
France is to put off easing a coronavirus lockdown in its Indian Ocean island territory of Mayotte over concerns about the continued spread of the vir [...]
Hardship for foreign workers in Seychelles after value of rupee drops
As foreign exchange rates drop in Seychelles, foreign workers sending money back home are getting less value for their money, and at least two ex [...]
A partial re-opening: Seychelles takes first small step toward return to normal
The first group of employees resumes work on Monday as Seychelles partially lifts restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jules Baker, pri [...]
US says ‘evidence’ virus came from China lab as Europe eases lockdown
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said "enormous evidence" showed the new coronavirus originated in a lab in China, further fueling tensions [...]
Seychelles improves World Press Freedom Index ranking to 63rd out of 180 countries
Seychelles has again improved its ranking in the World Press Freedom Index, climbing six spots to 63rd out of 180 countries. The ranking places the is [...]
Madagascar ships anti-virus potion to Guinea-Bissau
Madagascar on Saturday delivered to Guinea-Bissau a shipment of a herbal tea that President Andry Rajoelina has touted as a powerful remedy against th [...]
More than 100 visitors stranded in Seychelles fly to Doha on Qatar Airways
More than 100 visitors stranded in Seychelles due to the COVID-19 pandemic flew to Doha for connecting flights on board Qatar Airways on Tuesday.
The [...]
Grounded flights threaten routine vaccine supply: UN
Dozens of countries risk running out of vaccines for diseases like measles because of restrictions on flights brought in to tackle the new coronavirus [...]
Seychelles’ unemployment rate predicted to rise; gov’t taking steps to ensure salaries until June 30
Seychelles' unemployment rate may rise into the double digits because of the COVID-19 shutdown, and the government will amend the Employment Act of 19 [...]