Author: Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles disappointed at EU blacklisting, trying to get removed by April
Seychelles is disappointed that the European Union has added the country to the EU's list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, said a go [...]
$ 31 million ‘Ridge to the Reef’ project to protect Seychelles’ ecosystems from mountain to coast
A first-of-its-kind project in Seychelles will show an integrated approach to the management of marine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems of the isla [...]
Locust swarms arrive in South Sudan, threatening more misery
Swarms of locusts which are wreaking havoc across East Africa have now arrived in South Sudan, the government said Tuesday, threatening more misery in [...]
Survey firm pulls out of Mascarene Plateau oil search deal in area controlled by Seychelles, Mauritius
An agreement to carry out seismic research in the Mascarene Plateau is being reviewed after the company pulled out due to technical reasons, said a to [...]
Life in Seychelles: A rescued nocturnal fruit bat baby earns the name Daysie
A German tourist can add "fruit bat rescuer" to her CV after a visit to a reserve on Seychelles' third largest island, La Digue.
The rescue happe [...]
Seychelles’ National Assembly Speaker resigns leadership post in opposition party, cites ‘administrative decision’
The Speaker of the Seychelles' National Assembly, Nicholas Prea, resigned as the secretary general of the Seychelles National Party (SNP) on Mond [...]
US scientist congratulates Seychelles for protecting 30 pct of marine area 10 years early
The fact that Seychelles has designated 30 percent of its marine areas as protected long before its 2030 deadline is an example that other nations sho [...]
WHO warns against virus over-reaction as death toll hits 1,868
The World Health Organization has warned against a global over-reaction to the new coronavirus epidemic following panic-buying, event cancellations an [...]
New policy allows foreigners to own yachts in Seychelles — if the boat is really big
Foreigners in Seychelles can hold shares in a yachting company or own a yacht depending on how large the fleet is and the length of the boat in line w [...]
Niger stampede kills 20 at handout for refugees
Fifteen women and five children were trampled to death on Monday in a stampede for food and money for refugees in southeast Niger, a regional governor [...]