Author: Seychelles News Agency
G5 Sahel leaders pay tribute to 71 soldiers slain in Niger
Leaders of the G5 Sahel nations held summit talks in Niamey Sunday, after the death last week of 71 Niger soldiers in a jihadist attack, calling for c [...]
Waste crusher expected to ease space crunch at Seychelles’ landfill
Officials expect a decrease in the volume of bulky waste that gets dumped at the Seychelles' main landfill now that the Landscape and Waste Management [...]
Tourism official: Costa Cruises decision to stop travelling to Seychelles should have minimal effect
The news that Costa Cruises is pulling out of the Indian Ocean region will have minimal impact on visitor arrivals in Seychelles, a top tourism offici [...]
UN chief calls climate summit a ‘lost opportunity’
A major climate summit wrapped up in Madrid Sunday with a compromise deal that left little to show, prompting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to [...]
Corn starch straws and bamboo combs: Kempinski Seychelles Resort recognised for sustainable practices
Kempinski Seychelles Resort has once again been recognised for sustainable practices that safeguard the biodiversity and culture of the island nation, [...]
Maldives seeks to restructure China debt after years of heavy borrowing
The Maldives is seeking a "diplomatic" solution to restructure its Chinese debt as the small but strategically located atoll nation struggles with rep [...]
Katiolo Discotheque readies for grand re-opening after death of former owner
One of Seychelles' popular entertainment establishments -- Katiolo Nightclub -- which closed nearly two years ago after its owner passed awa [...]
From Mayotte to Seychelles: Women of island nations compare cultural notes
A delegation from Mayotte – a French department in the Indian Ocean – was in Seychelles for a cultural and heritage exchange.
"Mayotte is [...]
World Bank fund for poor countries gets record boost
A key World Bank fund dedicated to lifting countries out of poverty has received a record $82 billion in funding and pledges for the next three years, [...]
Seychelles to see tides approaching 2 metres this weekend
High tides of up to 1.9 metres are expected as of Friday evening, and the Seychelles Meteorological Authority is asking people to take precautions alo [...]