Author: Seychelles News Agency

Seychelles has received a ‘BB’ credit rating for the second time this year which means the island nation has maintained a stable economic [...]

Iran and India agree to speed up major port project

Tehran and Delhi have agreed to accelerate the development of an important Iranian port, India's foreign minister said during a visit to the sanctions [...]

Last minute gift? Adopt a terrapin or some coral in Seychelles

Looking for a special one-of-a-kind last-minute Christmas gift? Why not adopt a terrapin or turtle in Seychelles, helping a local society fund its mon [...]

‘Not a single species’ affected by Galapagos fuel spill

The Galapagos Islands' unique wildlife was spared after a barge carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel sank, causing a spill, the Ecuador government told [...]

Loving the islands in Europe: Seychellois students win kudos at university in Netherlands

A stall set by two Seychellois students was voted the best at an international day celebration at the NHL Stenden University of Applied Scie [...]

Saudi court sentences five to death over Khashoggi murder

Five people have been sentenced to death over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but two top figures investigated over the killing have been ex [...]

Lobster season reopens in Seychelles after two-year break to help stocks recover

After closing down for two years, the lobster fishing season has reopened in Seychelles after an independent survey found an increase in the numbers a [...]

Sudan opens Darfur crimes probe against Bashir, 50 ex-regime figures

Sudan said on Sunday it had opened an investigation into crimes committed in the Darfur region by ousted president Omar al-Bashir and 50 members of hi [...]

Seychelles News Agency December 22, 2019

Seychelles pursuing visit by French President as highlight of 250th anniversary celebration

Seychelles is in discussions with the French government to see if President Emmanuel Macron would visit the island nation next year during its 250th a [...]