October 6, 2022

Seychelles assumes the presidency of the APIOI

Seychelles assumed the presidency of the Indian Ocean Islands Ports Association (APIOI) last week after being elected at the annual general meeting held at the Seychelles Ports Authority.   Founded in May 2007 in Tamatave, Madagascar, the APIOI aims to

Retired teachers celebrate Teachers’ Day with SAREP

The Seychelles Association of Retired Education Professionals (SAREP) yesterday hosted the first social gathering, grouping together over 60 retired professionals, to mark Teachers’ Day.   Held at the Harbour Café at Lighthouse Restaurant, Espace, the afternoon comprised lunch, as well

EU CRIMARIO training strengthens national inter-agency coordination

Personnel from a number of law enforcement and response agencies who recently completed a training course on the use of multi-language information sharing platform, IORIS, developed by the European Union’s CRIMARIO, were on Monday presented with their certificates.   The

EU’s call for proposals opens for civil society

Seychelles’ civil society organisations seeking funding for projects under the European Union have until November 15, 2022 to present their concept paper.   On Monday, over a dozen non-governmental organisations, were able to get information and clarification about the funding,

Airtel & Travizory sign innovative, landmark partnership agreement

Airtel Seychelles and Travizory have announced that inbound tourists to Seychelles will now be offered Airtel SIM card services when they complete their Travel Authorisation via the Seychelles Electronic Border System platform.   This service is currently being trialed for

Cascade and Pointe Larue fishers get new facilities

Cascade and Pointe Larue fishers will start using a new market starting next week following the official opening yesterday of the Cascade fisheries facilities.   The project at a cost of approximately R12 million, was funded under the Sustainable Fisheries