Seychelles extends condolences as death toll increases in quake-hit Ecuador
The Seychelles President James Michel expressed condolences and solidarity on Monday to the president of Ecuador Rafael Correa as the South American nation deals with the aftermath of a devastating...
View ArticleSeychelles hosts world premiere of stunning, new 3D film: Aldabra – once upon...
Seychelles is planning for the launch of the much-talked-about, new 3D film of Aldabra titled Aldabra-once upon an island by Starlight Pictures. Directed by Steve Lichtag and produced by Peter Keller,...
View ArticleA taste of Lebanese (by delivery!) in Seychelles
The owners of the House of Shawarma a new business offering Lebanese food by delivery says market research done by the company showed that there was a great demand for such a service in Seychelles....
View ArticleSixth Carnaval International de Victoria
Victoria dresses up for the occasion Preparations for this year’s sixth Carnaval International de Victoria taking place this weekend are in the final stages as our small capital dresses up in...
View ArticleRemise des certificats VAFIE et Mot d’Or aux fonctionnaires francophones
Vingt-sept personnes venant de plusieurs secteurs où la langue française est pratiquée et qui utilisent le français quotidiennement dans leur travail se sont vus remettre un certificat officiel de...
View ArticleCadet pilots to pursue training in South Africa
A group of 10 cadet pilots who have followed a six-week basic military training programme with the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces will now continue their training in South Africa, at the 43...
View ArticleAfrica lands in Seychelles for 2016 carnival starting this coming Friday
The South African delegation has arrived in the Seychelles for the island’s 2016 carnival that will be officially launched this coming Friday. The delegation was greeted as they landed at seychelles...
View ArticlePraslin will get a taste of Carnaval following call by tourism trade and the...
The Seychelles Tourism Board in collaboration with its partners is pleased to announce that members of some international delegations taking part in this year’s Carnaval International de Victoria will...
View ArticleLe Carnaval des Enfants a l’École Française des Seychelles
Oui, c’est vrai que le Carnaval International de Victoria est prévu pour ce week-end, mais les élèves de l’École Française des Seychelles (EFS) ont profité de cette occasion pour organiser un carnaval...
View ArticleNew appointments at Home Affairs
Myriam Telemaque is the new chief immigration officer in the department of immigration, Ronald Fock Tave is the advisor to the principal secretary of immigration and civil status, and Samir Ghislain is...
View ArticleCarana Beach hotel set to open today
The Carana Beach hotel will officially open this afternoon. The management and staff of Carana Beach have been hard at work preparing the hotel and overseeing the final touches. On-site training...
View ArticleLes représentants de la région discutent d’une stratégie migration et santé
Professionnels de santé et des questions de migration, des décideurs et autres intéressés par ce sujet se réunissent depuis hier aux Seychelles pour un atelier de deux jours qu’ils espèrent aboutir à...
View ArticleLes Seychelles déclarent Farquhar zone sinistrée après le passage de Fantala
Les Seychelles ont décidé de déclarer comme zone sinistrée les atolls de Farquhar, de Providence et de St Pierre à la suite du passage du cyclone Fantala, dans le sud de l’archipel. Dimanche soir,...
View ArticleSeychelles’ renowned artist Michael Adams’ book of sketches, Island Souls,...
Local artist Michael Adams is perhaps best known for the vibrantly coloured, phantasmagorical paintings of his adopted islands which have earned him a longstanding international reputation. Now, a book...
View ArticleSeychelles contributes to enhancing World Bank’s blue economy development...
Seychelles is leading the charge to ensure a coherent blue economy development framework for implementation of the sustainable development goals and action to achieve resilience against climate change....
View ArticleFarquhar declared disaster area following Fantala
Following its devastation by tropical cyclone Fantala which hit it for a second time on Tuesday and where almost all infrastructures have been destroyed, Farquhar has been declared a disaster area....
View ArticleIncrease in social security cheques
Social security cheques have risen by 40%, that is R1,450 each month to R5,050 for all retired workers in Seychelles. Just under 10,000 pensioners will see the bump in their cheques starting today....
View ArticleMusic legend Prince dead at 57
US singer and musician Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson) performs on stage at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on June 30, 2011. (AFP PHOTO BERTRAND GUAY) (AFP) – Prince, whose...
View ArticleQueen Elizabeth II an ‘inspiration,’ Seychelles’ president says as queen...
President James Michel of Seychelles has sent wishes of good health, happiness and prosperity to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday as the British Monarch celebrates her 90th birthday. In his...
View ArticleCaranaBeach hotel officially opens
CaranaBeach, a new 40-chalet tourism establishment in north Mahe and built on the site of the former Carana Beach Chalets, was officially opened yesterday afternoon. Tourism and Culture Minister Alain...
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