Category: News
Saudi-Canada row leaves US in tight diplomatic spot
The sharp diplomatic row between Saudi Arabia and Canada has left Washington -- partners and allies of both -- in a bind, but the State Department on [...]
Seychellois children’s book author seeks to boost confidence, self-resilience in young readers
Some of Seychelle's older residents may remember Jane Stravens as a contestant of the Miss Seychelles beauty pageant held in 1972. With her beauty pag [...]
Tourist exodus from Lombok as quake toll hits 105
Terrified holidaymakers rushed for boats and planes to leave Indonesia's Lombok island Tuesday after it suffered a second deadly quake within a week, [...]
Hilton properties in Seychelles striving for sustainability by engaging with local communities
The three Hilton properties in Seychelles -- Hilton Seychelles Labriz, Hilton Northolme and Hilton Double Tree -- are striving for sustainability by e [...]
Ivory Coast leader announces amnesty for Simone Gbagbo and 800 others
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on Monday announced amnesties for around 800 people, including former first lady Simone Gbagbo who is currentl [...]
Europe bakes again in near-record temperatures
Europe baked in near-record temperatures on Monday but hopes were for some respite after weeks of non-stop sunshine as people come to terms with what [...]
New chairwoman of Seychelles Electoral Commission: leadership should be based on ability
The newly appointed chairperson of the Seychelles Electoral Commission, Luciana Lagrenade, said she is proud to become the first woman to take up the [...]
Weekly flights to Seychelles by Swiss airline Edelweiss Air to begin September 23
Swiss airline Edelweiss Air will begin direct flights between Zürich and Seychelles in late September.
Phillipe Brandt, the Ambassador for Switzerla [...]
Venezuela arrests ‘terrorists’ over Maduro attack as opposition fears reprisals
Six "terrorists and hired killers" have been arrested in Venezuela accused of trying to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro in an alleged drone attac [...]
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo believed to have killed 33: health ministry
A new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo is believed to have killed 33 people in the east of the country, the health mini [...]