Category: News
The first plane, first radio broadcast, first bishop: 6 July happenings in Seychelles’ history
When the calendar hits July the calendar has tipped over the halfway point of the year. But what events happened in July in Seychelles in days gone by [...]
Trump vetoes measures blocking arms sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed three congressional resolutions barring billions of dollars in weapons sales to countries including Saudi A [...]
Sustainable tourism group in Seychelles elected board member of UN tourism organisation
An organisation in Seychelles promoting sustainable tourism has been elected as a regional board member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisati [...]
N. Korea fires short-range missiles in latest provocation
North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the sea on Thursday, complicating efforts to resume stalled nuclear talks with Washington and signalli [...]
Mandate of regional councils in Seychelles extended one month as evaluation of concept continues, official says
The mandate of regional councils in Seychelles has been extended until the end of August due to the ongoing end of term evaluation exercise being unde [...]
Seychellois swimmer wins 7 golds in Indian Ocean Islands Games, surpassing previous swimming best
Felicity Passon is the best Seychellois swimmer ever in the Indian Ocean Islands Games after her performance on the last day of the swimming competiti [...]
Can you spot one of Seychelles’ endemic black parrots? You could win a chance to give it your name
Would you like to name one of Seychelles’ endemic birds? If so check out this latest campaign launched by the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF).
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Johnson to become Britain’s new PM with Brexit mission
Boris Johnson will officially become Britain's prime minister on Wednesday with a mission to deliver Brexit by October 31 come what may, while fending [...]
Hopes dashed as Ethiopia-Eritrea peace process stagnates
In the heady days after longtime foes Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a peace deal a year ago, Teklit Amare's Peace and Love Cafe near the newly-opened bo [...]
In a bid to protect bees, Seychelles adopts environmentally friendly pesticides
Seychelles is gradually switching from synthetic pesticides to more environmentally friendly pest control alternatives in a bid to protect its honey b [...]