Category: News
Seychelles’ citizens have their say on former Reef Hotel redevelopment plans
The first stage of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the redevelopment of the former Reef Hotel in Seychelles has started with a meeting [...]
W.African bloc lifts Mali sanctions, agrees on Burkina transition
West African leaders on Sunday lifted sanctions on Mali's military regime, accepting a March 2024 return to civilian rule and agreed to allow Burkina [...]
“Reef balls”: New ways to stop beach erosion tested on Desroches Island
The Islands Development Company (IDC) is testing a new type of artificial protection called 'reef balls' against beach erosion on the island of Desro [...]
Ukraine retreats from key city in major Russian gain
The Ukrainian army retreated from the strategic city of Lysychansk over the weekend, as Russia claimed a major victory by seizing control of the enti [...]
Thousands told to evacuate before ‘life-threatening’ Sydney flood
Thousands of Australians were ordered to evacuate their homes in Sydney on Sunday as torrential rain battered the country's largest city and floodwat [...]
Seychelles’ National Day Parade resounds on the streets of Victoria
A military parade which is usually the highlight of the Seychelles National Day celebrated on June 29, the day it got its Independence from Britain, [...]
UK monkeypox symptoms different to prior outbreaks: study
British monkeypox patients are exhibiting symptoms that differ from previous outbreaks, the first study examining UK cases said on Friday, leading re [...]
Seychelles’ Kankan brand owner takes a break from fashion, new ventures underway
The owner of the Kankan brand in Seychelles, Karine Dupouy, is taking a break from fashion designing and is concentrating on photography and videogra [...]
Heroin importation: Ugandan man sentenced to 12 years in Seychelles prison
The Supreme Court of Seychelles has sentenced a Ugandan man to 12 years in prison for the importation of a controlled drug, the Police Department sai [...]
NATO wary of Russian, Chinese ‘gains’ on southern flank
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg pledged more support Thursday for countries in Africa and the Middle East as the alliance looks to compete with Russia's [...]