Category: News
Britain sends second warship to Gulf after Iran tanker standoff
Britain said Friday it was sending a second warship to the Gulf and raising the alert level in the oil-rich region as tensions spike after Iranian gun [...]
R. Kelly arrested on child pornography, other charges
R&B superstar R. Kelly has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with five underage girls, recording some of it on video tapes, and then attempting [...]
Many who answered online survey believe corruption is an issue in Seychelles, group says
Corruption is perceived to be an issue in Seychelles by a majority of people who took an online survey, according to Transparency Initiative Seychelle [...]
Madagascar fairytale ends as Tunisia sweep into semi-finals
Tunisia ended Madagascar's fairytale Africa Cup of Nations run in the quarter-finals on Thursday with a 3-0 win over the tournament debutants in Cairo [...]
Following Notre Dame fire, Seychelles raises pot of money for Parisian cathedral
The Choral Music Society of Seychelles has raised a small donation while also giving a solidarity concert in honour of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Par [...]
African Union regrets ‘external interference’ in Libya
The African Union's High Level Committee on Libya has expressed concern at "outside interference" in the besieged country and proposed the creation of [...]
Consumption of sugary drinks linked with cancer risk: study
Consumption of sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juice is linked to a higher risk of developing certain kinds of cancer, researchers reported on Th [...]
New group, Preserve Seychelles, takes apolitical approach to fight for sovereignty of nation
Preserve Seychelles, a new association aimed at protecting the sovereignty of the island nation, was launched on Saturday.
The roots of Preserve Seych [...]
3 global awards proving the world recognizes Seychelles’ environmental commitment
Seychelles – 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean -- is known for its pristine and well-protected environment. In the last few years, there has bee [...]
The Seychelles brand: Sea, sun and sand? Or culture, tradition and people?
Will the sea, sun and sand work in coming years as Seychelles' brand? Or should it expand to include culture and tradition? The island nation's touris [...]