Category: News
Electoral Commission to audit political parties in Seychelles to monitor use of funds
The Seychelles’ Electoral Commission plans to audit the expenses of political parties receiving funds for their activities, a top official says.
The [...]
Witnesses testify in misbehavior case against Chief Justice of Seychelles
A tribunal set up by the Constitutional Appointment Authority of Seychelles to investigate complaints of misbehavior by the Chief Justice, Mathilda Tw [...]
Indonesia in rescue bid for 500 hikers stranded after quake
Indonesia mounted a rescue operation Monday to reach more than 500 hikers and guides stranded by landslides on an active volcano on Lombok, a day afte [...]
New programme pairing inmates and stray dogs in Seychelles hopes to spread love
A new programme is pairing inmates and unwanted domestic animals in an initiative from the Seychelles Prison Service and the Seychelles Society for th [...]
Zimbabwe votes in first post-Mugabe election
Zimbabwe goes to the polls Monday in its first election since authoritarian leader Robert Mugabe was ousted last year, with alleged ballot fraud and t [...]
A story of friendship for American writer, Seychellois fishermen held by Somali pirates
Three people who met under frightening and difficult circumstances -- being held hostage together by Somali pirates -- say they are now lifelong frien [...]
Powerful storm hits disaster-ravaged Japan
A powerful storm slammed into central Japan on Sunday, bringing heavy rains as it churned across western areas already devastated by floods and landsl [...]
Seychellois benefit from research training on board Norwegian vessel
Two weeks of training onboard a foreign research vessel proved to be an enriching and rewarding experience, a Seychellois who was part of the research [...]
‘Blood moon’ dazzles skygazers in century’s longest eclipse
The longest "blood moon" eclipse this century dazzled skygazers across the globe Friday, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years in a thril [...]
Authorities investigating discovery of body on Seychelles’ second-most populated island
The Police say that an investigation is on-going in relation to information received that a body had been found in the upper Salazie area on Praslin, [...]