Author: Seychelles News Agency
Galapagos giant tortoise gene study hints at longevity secrets
Galapagos giant tortoises possess genetic variants linked to DNA repair, immune response and cancer suppression -- providing clues into their longevit [...]
Seychelles hosting 80 scientists as part of Indian Ocean Tuna Commission meeting
Seychelles has welcomed over 80 scientists from more than 30 countries taking part in a meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) at Eden Ble [...]
OPEC caught between Trump and falling oil prices
OPEC members and other oil-producing countries convene in Vienna this week to discuss lowering their output, as they scramble to buffer their earnings [...]
Seychelles pushes for ‘moutya’ dance to be recognised by UNESCO
The Seychelles’ Ministry of Culture has submitted documents to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for the c [...]
French government fails in bid to negotiate with ‘yellow vest” protesters
Attempts by the French government to negotiate with the "yellow vest" movement responsible for weeks of protests over taxes and the high cost of livin [...]
After a modern facelift, Seychelles National Museum of History reopens to public
The Seychelles National Museum of History will reopen its doors to visitors starting Monday after being closed for over a year for a transformation th [...]
Seychelles expands protection around two islands to counter improper fishing
In an effort to address illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing as well as other illegal maritime activities, two newly designated areas around Se [...]
Alarm sounded, nations urged to act at UN climate talks
With the direst warnings yet of impending environmental disaster still ringing in their ears, representatives from nearly 200 nations gather Sunday in [...]
Seychelles launches HIV self-test programme on World AIDS Day
Seychelles launched an HIV self-test pilot project on the same day the country joined with others to commemorate World AIDS Day -- December 1 -- on Fr [...]
Marriott says up to 500 million guests fall victim to hack
As many as 500 million guests at Marriott International hotels may have been victims of a hack that in many cases pilfered passport numbers, birthdate [...]