Author: Seychelles News Agency
As the island nation ages, Seychelles eyes Sweden’s standard of care for the elderly
With an increasing life expectancy and an ageing population, Seychelles needs to find ways to address the needs of the elderly and improve labour prod [...]
Night pastors in Seychelles: Spreading love to society’s less fortunate cast-away
A volunteer group of after-dark pastors who work with the less fortunate said more love and understanding are needed to prevent people who abuse drugs [...]
Britain scrambles for Brexit consensus as EU leaders hold out hope for deal
Britain's government redoubled its efforts Thursday to find common ground with the opposition as German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she still hoped [...]
Young Seychellois woman sought for entry into Miss University Africa pageant
Seychellois ladies between ages 18 and 26 are invited to audition to represent the island nation at the Miss University Africa in South Africa later t [...]
Ethiopian crew followed procedure, but unable to control jet: minister
The crew of the Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed last month killing 157 people, repeatedly followed procedures recommended by Boeing, but were un [...]
President of Seychelles refers public employee raise dispute to Attorney General
President Danny Faure of Seychelles has decided to refer the matter of the proposed five percent salary increase for public service employees to the A [...]
4 Seychellois of Indian origin who have made an outsize impact
Every year the Indian community in Seychelles honours Seychellois of Indian origin who have contributed significantly to the economy and development o [...]
Algerians demand sweeping change as Bouteflika era ends
Flag-waving Algerians have celebrated the resignation of veteran president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, but vowed Wednesday to keep protesting to demand swee [...]
Malaysia ex-PM Najib goes on trial over 1MDB mega-scandal
Malaysia's disgraced former leader Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to all charges against him as he went on trial Wednesday over a multi-billion-dollar [...]
Children in South Asia hardest hit by air pollution, says study
Air pollution will shorten the life expectancy of children born today by an average of 20 months and will have the greatest impact in south Asia, acco [...]