Category: News
Governor of Seychelles’ Central Bank: global factors impact country’s economy
At the end of December last year, the Board of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) announced that it would maintain its loosened monetary policy stan [...]
Dubai ruler ordered abduction of daughters: UK judge
Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum ordered the abduction of two of his daughters and subjected his former wife to a "campaign of fear [...]
Seychelles hosts international meeting focused on reducing plastic use
The efforts Seychelles is making to reduce plastic waste in the environment was highlighted in a discussion between the Secretary General of the Basel [...]
A walk-in Victoria reveals 4 rare plants to discover in Seychelles
Victoria, the capital city of Seychelles - also referred to as the smallest capital of the world – has over the years gone through several trans [...]
Sri Lanka seizes record drugs haul at sea
Two foreign trawlers packed with over $33 million worth of heroin and crystal methamphetamine were seized in Sri Lanka's biggest-ever drugs bust at se [...]
Air Seychelles considering adding new long haul Airbus to open new routes
Air Seychelles is considering adding a new Airbus A321XLR to its fleet and a route to Perth, Australia as part of its five-year restructuring plan.
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EU backs Greece and rejects Turkish ‘use of migrants’
EU members on Wednesday rejected what they said is Turkey's use of desperate migrants to pressure its neighbours -- and strongly backed Greece's borde [...]
Seychelles sees drop in tourist arrivals due to global COVID-19 outbreak
A decline in tourist arrivals in Seychelles due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease COVID-19 is pushing authorities to assess the impact on the [...]
7 fishermen from Sri Lanka detained on suspicion of illegal fishing in Seychelles’ waters
The crew of a Sri Lankan registered fishing vessel intercepted on suspicion of fishing illegally in the Seychelles' waters have been remanded for 14 d [...]
Virus enigma: Experts ask why Africa seems to have few cases
The coronavirus is spreading fast beyond its China birthplace but sub-Saharan Africa, one of the world's most vulnerable regions, has so far been almo [...]