Seychelles Carnaval International de Victoria- uniting people through culture
After six years, the dream of uniting people through culture is becoming a reality, because when you believe in your people you can achieve greatness. The Seychelles’ Tourism and Culture Minister Alain...
View ArticleSouls of Seychelles – a new book by Micheal Adams launched
A new book – Souls of Seychelles – featuring mostly black and white photographs of drawings of people and portraits of friends drawn by famous painter Michael Adams was launched officially on Wednesday...
View ArticleAir Seychelles, Etihad Airways support Seychelles carnival
Air Seychelles and Etihad Airways have extended their sponsorship of the Carnival International of Victoria for the third consecutive year. The biggest annual tourism event in Seychelles, the carnival...
View ArticleConstruction of sea protection wall at Consolation meets standards
The construction of a sea protection wall on parcel PR6163 at Consolation on Praslin meets all the existing national development and environment legislation, standards and guidelines. The Ministry of...
View ArticlePresident Michel conveys best wishes to Queen Elizabeth on 90th birthday
On the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II 90th birthday, President James Michel has sent a congratulatory message to Her Majesty on behalf of the people and government of the Republic of Seychelles and...
View ArticlePresident James Michel starts community visits in Grand Anse Praslin:
‘The visit has brought out positive elements’ After for the last two years concentrating on the development of small and medium businesses and calling on them on numerous visits around the country,...
View ArticleUnited Nations Gathering of Culture in Seychelles remains an example for the...
The Seychelles’ capital, Victoria, was dressed in all colours of the world on Saturday, as thousands lined the streets of Victoria from Bois de Rose Avenue to Palm Street, all the way to Manglier...
View ArticleSixth Carnaval International de Victoria:
Let the party begin! “Carnaval Time in Seychelles has arrived, and let the party begin!” It is with those exhilarating words that the Minister for Tourism and Culture Alain St Ange yesterday evening...
View ArticlePraslinois enjoy the carnival
Praslinois got a taste of the carnival yesterday as members of some international delegations who took part in this year’s Carnaval International de Victoria were on Praslin. They included members of...
View ArticleHow often does this fascinating phenomenon occur in the Seychelles?
On March 22, 2014, while working on Desroches Island as conservation officer for Island Conservation Society (ICS), a large swarm of dragonflies captured my attention. These delicate tiny helicopters...
View ArticleJJ Spirit Foundation honours health professionals on Praslin
Health professionals from Praslin and La Digue have been rewarded for their hard work during a ceremony organised by JJ Spirit Foundation. The garden ceremony which took place recently at the Grand...
View ArticleLet us make this special Independence Day celebration a party to end all parties
This year is a significant date in the history of Seychelles. It will be 40 years since our beautiful islands had their Independence granted and I want to celebrate this milestone with the best ever...
View ArticleZabitan Grand Anse Praslin i eksprim zot konsern avek Prezidan Michel
Bann zabitan Grand Anse Praslin ti Zedi ganny lokazyon eksprim zot konsern e osi laspirasyon pour zot kominote avek Prezidan larepiblik Msye James Michel. Sa ti atraver vizit ki prezidan ti fer dan sa...
View Article‘Congo rumba king’ dies after stage collapse
Congolese music star Papa Wemba (L) performs onstage during the Femua music festival in Abidjan on April 24, 2016 before collapsing on stage. (STR / AFP) Papa Wemba, one of Africa‘s greatest music...
View ArticleSketches of Seychelles: New book ‘Island Souls’ shows decades of drawings
‘Island Souls’ – a new book of sketches of the Seychellois people by artist Michael Adams. (Patrick Joubert, Seychelles News Agency) Beautiful pencil sketches of the Seychellois people dating back...
View ArticleA responsible Government standing behind their cultural event alongside the...
The sixth edition of the Carnaval International de Victoria was closed last Sunday after three days of fun where thousands were lined up in the streets of Victoria, the Capital of the Seychelles....
View ArticleBlue economy sector to benefit under UK research project
Development in the blue economy sector will soon get a big boost where research is concerned now that a list of its marine research priority areas is being finalised before preliminary research is...
View ArticleIOT employees donate blood for a good cause
Thirty-three Indian Ocean Tuna (IOT) staff recently donated blood in response to the continuous drive to ensure there is enough of this precious and indispensable life-saving component in stock. This...
View ArticleAir traffic controllers get accustomed to new airspace surveillance technology
Air traffic controllers are now more familiar with the new airspace surveillance technology – Automatic Dependent surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) –, which, when accustomed with, will allow them to...
View ArticleLauriers hotel on Praslin equips staff with new skills
As the driving pillar of our economy, the tourism industry remains one which holds a special place in the hearts of many Seychellois bread earners. These individuals on a daily basis dedicate their...
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