Category: News
Power and water outages strike Saint Vincent after volcanic eruption
Massive power outages struck the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent before dawn on Sunday, as officials recorded more explosive activity at a long-dorm [...]
Seychelles’ technology innovation institute develops solar-powered pesticide sprayer for farmers
The National Institute for Science Technology and Innovation (NISTI) in Seychelles is in the process of testing a solar-powered pesticide sprayer that [...]
Seychelles’ Island Conservation Society marks 20 years with postal covers
The Seychelles warbler and the Seychelles splendid palm are two endemic species that are being featured on a new commemorative postal cover launched o [...]
What happens next? Plans for Prince Philip’s funeral
As a senior royal, Prince Philip's death would normally have triggered a well-rehearsed protocol honed to precision over decades, involving pomp and p [...]
Return of a Princess: Seychelles’ first car to be restored to former glory
Once the pride of Seychelles, the island nation’s oldest known car – Princess - is expected to be restored to its former glory.
Built in 1950, Princes [...]
Health officials in Seychelles launch ‘Contak’ tracing app to help map COVID links
The Public Health Authority in Seychelles has launched an app that it says will revolutionize the way COVID-19 contact tracing is done in the island n [...]
10 years in the making, Seychelles’ new Olympic House almost complete
Seychelles expects to have its first-ever Olympic House once construction is completed on the project, the president of the local Olympic Committee sa [...]
Britain mourns death of Prince Philip
Prince Philip, the longest serving royal consort in British history who was a constant presence at Queen Elizabeth II's side for decades, died on Frid [...]
Seychelles’ Supreme Court says Coetivy Island ownership issue to be settled May 8
The Supreme Court of Seychelles has set May 8 as the date for a final judgment on the claim for the return of Coetivy Island to its former owner.
The [...]
President of Seychelles offers condolences to Queen Elizabeth II after passing of Prince Philip at age 99
President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles sent a message of condolence to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after the passing of her husband, Prince Phili [...]