Category: News
Prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, fellow small island state, arrives in Seychelles
The Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, has arrived in Seychelles on his first state visit.
Gonsalves was greeted by a [...]
Seychelles’ main port increasing security measures with help of US Navy
Security officers at the Seychelles main port – Port Victoria - will be increasing safety measures as part of efforts by the Seychelles Ports Authorit [...]
G20 summit officially opens in Japan’s Osaka
Leaders of the Group of 20 opened a high-stakes summit in Japan's Osaka Friday that is expected to be one of the most fractious in years.
Japan's Prim [...]
Central Bank of Seychelles maintains policy stance as rates remain unchanged
The Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) is maintaining its tight monetary policy stance for the third quarter of 2019, ensuring that the bank attains its [...]
6 major historical events showing how busy Junes are in Seychelles
June is a busy and historically rich month for Seychelles - an archipelago of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean. The island nation celebrates tw [...]
Heavy security as Indonesia court set to rule on election-rigging claims
A top Indonesian court was set to rule Thursday on a defeated presidential election challenger's claims that the 2019 race was rigged against him -- a [...]
Seychelles’ recognised in US assessment for efforts to fight trafficking of people
In recognition of its efforts to combat trafficking, Seychelles has been upgraded on the United States Trafficking in Persons Report for 2019, the Dep [...]
16 dead in crush at Madagascar independence day rally
At least 16 people were crushed to death and dozens injured in Madagascar on Wednesday at a stadium hosting national independence day celebrations in [...]
2 Indian nationals injured in rare armed robbery; National Assembly calls on Seychelles’ police to expedite investigation
The Seychelles’ National Assembly has condemned an incident in which an Indian national was shot and another assaulted in an attempted armed robbery i [...]
Commonwealth Secretary-General commends Seychelles for marine management, climate change leadership
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth has commended Seychelles for its marine management record, leadership role within the blue economy and for l [...]