Category: News
Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
Japan's new Emperor Naruhito pledged Wednesday to stand by the Japanese people as he formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, the day after his fat [...]
France deports 60 Sri Lankans from Indian Ocean island
Half of a group of 120 Sri Lankan migrants who arrived on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion two weeks ago were deported early on Monday, offic [...]
Luxury eco-conscious hotel in Seychelles is named best for destination weddings in Africa
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa has been named the ‘Best Destination Wedding Property in Africa’ for 2018.
The announcement was made last month [...]
Investors in marine, fisheries projects can send proposals to Development Bank of Seychelles
Investors in Seychelles interested in sustainable marine activities and fisheries projects can send proposals to the Development Bank of Seychelles, s [...]
38 killed as floods worsen in Mozambique after second cyclone
Heavy rain battered northern Mozambique on Monday as residents and relief workers confronted devastation wrought by Cyclone Kenneth, the strongest cyc [...]
Catalonia’s ex-leader Puigdemont banned from EU polls
Spanish election authorities on Monday banned Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont, who fled the country in 2017 after a secession attempt, [...]
One Seychelles, the island nation’s newest political party, seeks to give all members a voice
A new political party -- One Seychelles -- headed by Seychelles’ former tourism minister, Alain St Ange, was launched last Friday at the Chilli Bar re [...]
After pirate attack off Somalia, judge orders that 5 suspects are held in Seychelles
Three out of five suspected pirates from Somalia who were transferred to Seychelles by EU NAVFOR last week were remanded until May 13 by the Supreme C [...]
Seychelles continues to evaluate Africa free trade pact now coming into force
Seychelles will continue discussions and negotiations before signing on to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a deal that could open th [...]
Floods in Indonesia kill 29, dozen missing
Floods sparked by torrential rains have killed 29 people in Indonesia with a dozen more still missing, officials said Monday, marking the latest calam [...]