Author: Seychelles News Agency
Virus deaths surge past 13,000 as one billion confined to homes
Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes on Sunday, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shu [...]
Air Seychelles’ newest plane arrives amid air travel slowdown, but with eyes on future
Air Seychelles' new A320neo aircraft landed at the Seychelles international airport of Pointe Larue on Thursday.
According to the airline, the new Air [...]
Italy virus toll tops 4,000, New York joins California in lockdown
The grim toll of coronavirus deaths in Italy, the world's worst-hit nation, surged past 4,000 on Friday as New York and other US states joined Califor [...]
Seychelles and COVID-19: New major measures: travel banned for 30 days, schools and daycares closed, salaries assured
Seychelles President Danny Faure on Friday announced major efforts by the government to stop the spread of COVID-19 and re-orient government prioritie [...]
Seychelles and COVID-19: US, Australian nationals, foreign yachts banned; 7th case confirmed
The Seychelles' Public Health Authority on Friday announced a temporary ban on foreign yachts entering the country's waters effective immediately, whi [...]
Hand sanitiser a sought-after product in Seychelles amid COVID-19
Hand sanitiser is a hot -- and mostly sold-out -- commodity in Seychelles amid the spread of COVID-19.
SNA visited a few pharmacies to see how sales o [...]
Japan welcomes Olympic flame as doubts swirl over Games
The Olympic flame arrived in Japan Friday to a muted reception, what should have been a joyous celebration dramatically scaled down due to the coronav [...]
Seychelles and COVID-19: Flights from Europe likely to be suspended, official says
Flights to Seychelles by European airlines are likely to be suspended in the coming weeks in view of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, although the [...]
4 women in Seychelles who helped advance gender parity in politics
March is the month when women’s achievements are celebrated and recognised. This week SNA looks at Seychellois women and politics.
At one point [...]
West unleashes billions to shield economy in virus ‘war’
Western powers said they were on a war footing against the coronavirus as they unleashed nearly one trillion dollars to rescue the global economy, wit [...]