Category: News
Seychellois children to showcase island nation’s traditional dances at Children’s Festival in Turkey
Sixteen Seychellois children will be taking part in the International Children’s Festival in Turkey. Held under the theme ‘Love, Friendship and Peace’ [...]
Ukraine comedian Zelensky wins presidency in landslide
A comedian with no political experience won a landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election, drawing congratulations from global leaders while [...]
Let the risen Lord be the light of the world, Catholic bishop tells Seychellois on Easter
Christians from the Catholic and Anglican Dioceses in Seychelles joined the rest of the world in celebrating Easter on Sunday.
Islanders from Mahe, P [...]
Egyptians vote in referendum to extend Sisi’s rule
Egyptians started voting Saturday in a referendum that aims to cement the rule of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the former coup leader who presents [...]
Updated visitors guide offers tips and tricks to maximise holiday fun in Seychelles
The Seychelles’ Tourism Department has launched the second edition of a visitors guide filled with safety tips and information about maritime leisure [...]
Pope leads Good Friday procession highlighting modern-day slaves’ plight
Pope Francis on Friday led the traditional Easter week "Way of the Cross" procession in Rome, which was this year took the theme of modern-day slavery [...]
Seychellois Mark Good Friday with prayers, chants during Way of the Cross procession
Hundreds of Christians all over Mahe, the main island, converged in the capital Victoria on Good Friday to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Je [...]
Indonesian leader points to reelection victory as rival rejects results
Indonesia's Joko Widodo said Thursday his reelection as head of the world's third-biggest democracy was all but assured, calling for calm as his fireb [...]
With Seychelles’ president and VP overseas, designated minister will oversee major portfolios
The President of Seychelles, Danny Faure, will proceed on overseas leave to the United Arab Emirates on Friday, State House said on Thursday.
Faure wi [...]
Global measles cases up 300 percent year-on-year: WHO
Measles cases rose 300 percent worldwide through the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period last year, the UN said Monday, as concern [...]