Author: Seychelles News Agency
Fighting signs of inflation, Central Bank of Seychelles tightens monetary policy; rate set at 5.5 pct
The Central Bank of Seychelles has decided to slightly tighten the policy stance for the first quarter of 2019 in order to secure stability in domesti [...]
Colonel Clifford Roseline named new Chief of the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces
Colonel Clifford Roseline on Friday was appointed as the new Chief of the Seychelles People's Defence Forces (SPDF) following the retirement of Brigad [...]
Ex-president Rajoelina wins Madagascar vote
Former Madagascan president Andry Rajoelina has beaten his rival and predecessor Marc Ravalomanana in an election beset by allegations of fraud, the e [...]
US government shutdown extends into next week
The US government partial shutdown was set to stretch deep into next week after legislators failed Thursday to make a breakthrough in the row over Pre [...]
4.8 quake hits near Sicily’s Mount Etna
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck early Wednesday near Europe's most active volcano Mount Etna, injuring several people, displacing some 600 and damag [...]
Seychelles’ president approves Election Act amendment, creating permanent chief electoral officer position
President Danny Faure of Seychelles has approved the amendment to the Elections Act which makes provision to employ a permanent chief electoral office [...]
Seychelles’ Vallee de Mai, home of world’s largest nut, marks 35 years as World Heritage Site
The Seychelles’ Vallee de Mai, which is home to the world’s largest nut, the unique coco de mer, celebrates its 35th anniversary as a UNESCO World Her [...]
African summit sounds alarm about DR Congo violence
Five African heads of state on Wednesday voiced "strong concern over acts of violence" during the presidential campaign of the Democratic Republic of [...]
Artist in Seychelles celebrates 46 years of work with new book of paintings
A famous artist in Seychelles -- Michael Adams -- launched a new book on Friday that showcases 46 years’ worth of paintings, mostly of scenes inspired [...]
Indian Ocean Commission lauds Seychelles’ work to protect, improve biodiversity
Organisations in Seychelles working on various projects under the biodiversity programme of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) had the opportunity to s [...]