Category: News
7 fishermen from Sri Lanka arrested 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 [...]
World Bank unveils $12 bn aid package to combat coronavirus
The World Bank unveiled a $12 billion aid package on Tuesday that will provide fast-track funds to help countries combat the coronavirus outbreak.
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Marine survey underway in preparation for Seychelles’ second submarine cable
Geo Resolution -- a specialised marine survey ship -- is currently in Seychelles' waters undertaking underwater survey works in preparation for the la [...]
Netanyahu claims Israel election win despite corruption charges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emerged victorious Tuesday after Israel's third election in a year despite a looming corruption trial, dismaying the [...]
Police clash with French islanders fearing coronavirus among tourists
Police used tear gas on protesting residents of France's Indian Ocean territory Reunion Island on Sunday who tried to block passengers of a cruise shi [...]
Health officials see shortage of blood donors in Seychelles, hope more will give consistently
A lack of regular donors, low manpower, and intermittent communication campaigns are leading to a shortage of blood, especially among the rarer types, [...]
Over 50 cases of human rights violations detected in Seychelles last year, group says
Over 50 cases of human rights violations were detected in Seychelles last year, the Association for Rights, Information and Democracy (ARID) said in i [...]
Global virus death toll tops 3,000 as second man dies in US
The global death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic surpassed 3,000 on Monday after dozens more died at its epicentre in China and cases soared ar [...]
Tourism partners in Seychelles strategise on how to maintain tourist arrivals amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Maintaining visitor arrivals amidst the threat of coronavirus -- COVID-9 -- and in the upcoming low performing months topped the agenda as tourism par [...]
New shipping, air routes being explored between India and Seychelles
A regular shipping line between India and Seychelles is being explored, as are new routes for Air Seychelles, business officials said.
Oliver Bastienn [...]