184 in-service and new teachers graduate
The Seychelles Institute for Teacher Education (SITE) yesterday hosted its virtual graduation ceremony where a total of 184 in-service and new teachers graduated with advanced certificate in education as well as diploma and advanced diploma in educatio…
Seychelles’ top health official recommends third dose against COVID-19
People in Seychelles who have taken both doses of a vaccine for COVID-19 at least six months ago are being encouraged to come forward to take a third dose in a bid to boost their immune response against the virus.The Public Health Commissioner, Jude Ge…
Defamation no longer a crime in Seychelles after National Assembly vote
Defamation is no longer a crime under the Seychelles Penal Code after the National Assembly passed an amendment to remove it on Wednesday.Vice President Ahmed Afif presented the proposal to remove sections 184 and 191 from chapter 18 in the Penal Code …
Dubai ruler ordered hacking of ex-wife’s phone: UK judge
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum authorised the use of spying software to hack the phone of his ex-wife, according to a British court ruling published on Wednesday.The phone of Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, 47, and those of her lawy…
New Irish ambassador accredited
Strengthening of bilateral relations and continued cooperation on climate change issues were among the main topics discussed between President Wavel Ramkalawan and the newly accredited ambassador of Ireland to the Republic of Seychelles, Mary O’Neill.S…
New Belgian ambassador presents credentials
Peter Maddens, ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Republic of Seychelles, yesterday presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House.This was in the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ambassador Syl…
President Ramkalawan congratulates new Prime Minister of Japan
The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has conveyed a congratulatory message to Fumio Kishida, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Japan.President Ramkalawan’s message states: “On behalf of the government and the people of the…
Honouring Miss Odile Octave
Odile Octave started her educational career when she enrolled on a pre-teaching course from January 1972 to December 1973. She then joined the Teacher Training College as a Supply Teacher from January 1974 to December 1976. Following her training she w…
VP details outer island agricultural plans and internet costs
Vice-President Ahmed Afif appeared before the National Assembly yesterday to address members’ questions pertaining to matters under his portfolio.The vice-president was accompanied by officials and management from the departments and entities to which …
Air Seychelles: Administrators have three options
Following the announcement made on Monday October 4 by Air Seychelles and the Ministry of Transport stating that Air Seychelles is now under administration and it is being restructured withing the confines of the country’s bankruptcy protection laws, t…