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The Moutya, a traditional dance in Seychelles, is added to UNESCO’s list of intangible heritage
The Seychelles' traditional Moutya dance has been added to UNESCO's list of intangible heritage -- the first cultural tradition of the island nation [...]
Seychelles slave dance form ‘moutya’ becomes UNESCO heritage
A dance form created by African slaves and brought to the Seychelles in the 18th century, "moutya" was added to UNESCO's list of intangible heritage [...]
Leader of South East Asian Nations looks to strengthen ties with Seychelles
The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Seychelles will strengthen cooperation in the Blue Economy and environmental sectors, the Sec [...]
S.African court orders ex-president Zuma back to jail
A South African court Wednesday ordered former president Jacob Zuma to return to prison, invalidating the medical parole he was granted in September. [...]
Seychelles’ court sentences man to 12 months in prison over money laundering charge
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sentenced a Seychellois man to 12 months in prison for the offence of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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UK to lift Covid travel ban on arrivals from Africa
The UK is to drop 11 African countries including South Africa from its "red list" barring incoming travel, ministers said Tuesday.
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Internet prices to drop in 2022 in Seychelles, President says in final address of year
More effective and efficient public services are one of the main priorities of the Seychelles' government next year, President Wavel Ramkalawan said [...]
Next Ocean Youth and Sports Commission Games to add academic component proposed by Seychelles
For the first time since its inception over 25 years ago, the Ocean Youth and Sport Commission Games - in French, La Commission de la Jeunesse et des [...]
New agency in Seychelles provides home care for elderly
A new private agency has opened in Seychelles that specialises in providing professional home care not only for the elderly but other persons who req [...]
WHO sees unprecedented Omicron spread, ‘probably’ in most countries
The World Health Organization warned Tuesday Omicron was spreading at an unprecedented rate and urged countries to act, as drug maker Pfizer said its [...]