Month: October 2022

Press Releases

Sec. Hillary Clinton, Canada’s Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, Oprah Winfrey, Malala, Christine Lagarde, Michelle Obama & Global Women Leaders from Over 14 Countries Sign an Open Letter Calling for UN Action Against Iran

The Open Letter, Published in Sunday’s New York Times, Calls for the Immediate Expulsion of the Islamic Republic of Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The world’s preeminent women leaders in business, politics, advocacy and the arts published an open letter in Sunday’s New York […]

Health Services

13 African countries report 6,883 monkeypox cases in 2022: Africa CDC

ADDIS ABABA— Some 13 African countries have reported 6,883 monkeypox cases since the start of 2022, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.   According to data released by the Africa CDC, 173 deaths and a…

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Destructive flooding affects millions of people in Africa: UN

GENEVA— More than 3.4 million displaced people and their hosts are in dire need of aid following the recent destructive flooding in Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cameroon, the UN refugee agency warned.   United Nations High Commissioner…

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Award-winning La Cigale Estate recognised for its heartfelt Seychellois hospitality

The dedication of the staff and the uniqueness of La Cigale Estate, a nine-bedroom colonial style family private estate at Cote D’Or, Praslin, contributed to the establishment winning the Special Award of the first-ever ‘Lospitalite – Lafyerte Sesel‘ award, according to the general…

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Seychelles’ government assets to be auctioned online on new bidding platform

Seychelles’ finance ministry is ready to launch the first online auction platform for government assets, which have been approved for disposal, facilitating public access to this service.   A variety of 15 government-owned vehicles, ranging from hatchbacks to pickup trucks,…

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Fitch Ratings upgrades Seychelles to BB- with stable outlook

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Seychelles’ credit ratings to ‘BB-‘ with a stable outlook, reflecting the island nation’s declining debt and its remaining on track to reduce debt/GDP to around 56 percent by end of 2024.   The new upgrade by Fitch…

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Seychelles’ ambassadors start review of foreign policy after meeting with President

Seychellois ambassadors in overseas mission discussed on Monday the review of the current foreign policy document when they met together with Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan for the first time since his election.   The meeting took place ahead of the…

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Seychelles’ Mango House culinary team qualifies for international competition

Excited to serve a Creole-themed dining experience, the Mango House Seychelles food and beverage team – Koko Mango – has qualified to take part in this year’s final of the ‘Taste of Hilton: Flavour & Flair EMEA 2022’ competition.  …

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Prince Albert II of Monaco arrives in Seychelles on official visit

Prince Albert II of Monaco has arrived in Seychelles on an official visit following an invitation from President Wavel Ramkalawan.   Prince Albert II and his delegation arrived in the island nation on Monday and will depart on Wednesday, October…

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2 years in office: This year was not without its challenges, says Seychelles’ President

On October 26, 2020, Wavel Ramkalawan took office as the 5th President of Seychelles, after a landslide victory in the presidential and legislative elections.   It is now two years since he was sworn into office and his first year…