December 3, 2022

Seychelles opposition holds peaceful protest in capital

Hundreds of opposition demonstrators marched peacefully through the streets of Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, to protest against the cost of living on Saturday.   This is the first time that the United Seychelles (US) party has organised such a gathering in the capital.   “The objective of this demonstration

Travellers coming to Seychelles will no longer need a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or negative PCR test as of December 1, said the Ministry of Health on Saturday. According to the revised entry and stay conditions of November 26 for incoming travellers, Seychellois, visitors and holders of a gainful occupation permit (GOP) will still need to complete an online travel authorisation form on the Seychelles Electronic Border System. This information includes the personal and travel information details of the passengers, which was previously provided on a paper form upon arrival at the airport but is now in digital form. Travellers also need to provide a scanned copy of their passport, which can be uploaded via the system’s website or an app. Additionally, foreign visitors will need valid travel and health insurance to cover potential COVID-19-related costs and GOP holders will need relevant cover for potential health and COVID-19-related costs. The ministry is advising all individuals arriving in Seychelles “to report any symptoms they develop, that may be associated with COVID-19 to their nearest health centre, and may be subject to testing, isolation, care and/or quarantine, as indicated by national protocols in-effect.” Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, currently has 193 active cases of COVID-19 and no patient has been admitted with infection. Despite the decrease in COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Health is urging the public to remain vigilant and continue taking personal responsibility to prevent infection. Source: Seychelles News Agency

Travellers coming to Seychelles will no longer need a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or negative PCR test as of December 1, said the Ministry of Health on Saturday.   According to the revised entry and stay conditions of November 26 for incoming travellers, Seychellois, visitors and holders of a gainful occupation

Airtel Seychelles launches TV app after local demand for FIFA World Cup

Airtel subscribers in Seychelles can now watch the FIFA World Cup competition live on their smartphones through the Airtel TV app platform and the streaming is free of charge until November 30.   The brand and marketing communications manager of the company, Jude Valmont, told reporters on Monday that the

New South Korean ambassador to Seychelles to focus on promoting tourism

Promoting tourism between South Korea and Seychelles will be the focus of the newly accredited ambassador.   Ambassador Kang Seokhee made the statement to reporters on Tuesday after he presented his credentials to Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House.   “As you know because of the COVID-19 situation, there

COP27: Seychelles joins Global Methane Pledge with 47 countries

Seychelles joined 47 countries to support the Global Methane Pledge at COP27, vowing to cut down on the island nation’s methane gas production significantly by 2030.   Launched by the European Union and the United States at COP26, the pledge seeks to cut the level of anthropogenic methane emissions by