Category: News
State Bank of Mauritius to close its branch in Seychelles by Oct. 30
A subsidiary of the State Bank of Mauritius in Seychelles is closing down after a review of its operations and performance amid the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
WHO’s emergency panel reviews pandemic
Six months after sounding its top alarm over the new coronavirus outbreak, the WHO's emergency committee meets for a fourth time Friday to assess the [...]
Unemployment rate doubles to 4.8 percent in Seychelles; rise attributed to new graduates
The unemployment rate in Seychelles jumped to 4.8 percent in the first quarter of 2020, a sharp rise from the last quarter of 2019 when it was 2.3 per [...]
1 in 3 children poisoned by lead, UN warns
Up to 800 million children around the world are being poisoned by lead from water and air pollution, the United Nations warned Thursday in a special r [...]
5 guidelines to help newly arriving visitors to Seychelles enjoy their (COVID-free!) stay
Given Seychelles abundant sand, sun and seq, it’s no surprise that tourism is the most important sector of Seychelles’ economy. Last year [...]
Seychelles’ President decides to hold presidential, legislative elections together
The presidential and legislative elections will be held at the same time this year to cut costs associated with holding two separate votes amidst the [...]
Zimbabwe signs US$3.5 bn compensation deal with white farmers
Zimbabwe on Wednesday signed a US$3.5 billion compensation agreement with white farmers whose land was seized over 20 years ago under the country&rsqu [...]
Japan gives Seychelles $1 million for medical equipment to fight COVID-19
The government of Japan is giving nearly $1 million to Seychelles to purchase medical equipment to tackle the COVID-19 crisis.
At the signing of the a [...]
S. African anti-apartheid icon Mlangeni laid to rest
South Africa on Wednesday laid to rest anti-apartheid hero Andrew Mlangeni, who faced the death penalty alongside Nelson Mandela and others for plotti [...]
Seychelles Coast Guard searching for Australian sailing couple just out of reach of rescue tanker
The Seychelles Coast Guard last Wednesday was assisting in the search for an Australian couple after the two sent a distress signal saying that t [...]