Category: News
New airstrip on remote Seychellois island – Providence – boosts security, tourism storm response
A new airstrip built on the remote Seychellois island of Providence will facilitate future development and allow easier access, a spokesperson of the [...]
World leaders mark 75 years since D-Day on Normandy’s beaches
World leaders including President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron will attend ceremonies Thursday on the beaches of Normandy, [...]
Seychelles protecting even more of its waters, minister says on World Environment Day
Seychelles has designated 26 percent of its territorial waters as marine protection areas to complete the second phase of the debt for conservation fi [...]
Month of fasting over, Islamic community in Seychelles celebrates Eid, reflects on peace, love
The Islamic community in Seychelles joined believers across the world on Wednesday to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, a celebration that marks the end of the fastin [...]
Sudan protesters reject army election plan after deadly crackdown
Sudan's protest movement called Tuesday for fresh rallies and rejected the military rulers' election plan after nearly 40 people were killed in what d [...]
A campaign to eliminate gender-based violence is launched in all primary schools in Seychelles
The Ministry of Family Affairs has launched the Orange Campaign in all primary schools in Seychelles, the latest effort to raise awareness about gende [...]
Trump vows ‘phenomenal’ trade deal with outgoing British PM
US President Donald Trump promised a "phenomenal" post-Brexit trade deal with Britain as he met outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday to boos [...]
Blue Economy, health discussed as Seychelles’ president greets Norway, Malta ambassadors
The ocean, blue economy and maritime security were the focus of discussions between the Seychelles' president and newly accredited Norwegian ambassado [...]
Police chief blames president for failing to prevent Sri Lanka attacks
Sri Lanka's suspended police chief has petitioned the Supreme Court, accusing President Maithripala Sirisena of failing to prevent the Easter bombings [...]
100 years of Hilton celebrated in Seychelles (where the brand is still in its youth)
The three Hilton establishments in Seychelles haven't yet hit the century mark, but that didn't stop them from joining the global celebration marking [...]