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Seychelles’ Supreme Court dismisses applications from Vijay Construction in Savoy Resort and Spa case
The Seychelles' Supreme Court on Friday dismissed two applications made by the Vijay Construction company in the case versus the owner of Savoy Resort [...]
Ship owner says will handle Mauritius oil spill compensation ‘sincerely’
The Japanese owner of a cargo ship that leaked massive amounts of oil after running aground off Mauritius has pledged to "sincerely" respond to reques [...]
Coco de mer palm in the front yard? Property owners in Seychelles can now plant one
Property owners in Seychelles who would like to grow a coco de mer palm on their land can apply for a seed to plant with the Seychelles Islands Founda [...]
Israel and UAE to normalise ties in ‘historic’ US-brokered deal
Israel and the UAE agreed Thursday to normalise ties in a landmark US-brokered deal, only the third such accord the Jewish state has struck with an Ar [...]
New justice from Botswana sworn in to Seychelles’ Court of Appeal
A new Justice of Appeal in Seychelles who was sworn in on Thursday said his job will encompass working on a wide range of cases.
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Mauritius dodges second oil spill as fuel pumped from stricken ship
Mauritius avoided a second catastrophic oil spill Wednesday after salvage crews pumped the remaining fuel from the tanks of a cargo ship that ran agro [...]
Feast of the Assumption on Seychelles’ La Digue a toned-down affair amidst COVID-19
The Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on Seychelles’ La Digue Island will be a low-key affair this year with only the celebration of ma [...]
Jihadists seize key port in gas-rich northern Mozambique
Islamist militants occupied a key port in gas-rich northern Mozambique on Wednesday following days of attacks claimed by an Islamic State-affiliated g [...]
Zimbabwe govt defends arrests, denies kidnappings and hardship
Zimbabwe's government spokesman Nick Mangwana on Tuesday denied the country was in crisis despite a recent clampdown on dissent that sparked internati [...]
A green check mark label signals that businesses in Seychelles follow COVID-19 safety protocols
Businesses in Seychelles that are certified as safe to welcome and provide services to visitors are now identifiable by a specially designed stamp -- [...]