Seychelles ask US for assistance on corruption investigations, revenue collection
Seychelles has requested technical assistance from the U.S. Embassy in the fields of corruption investigations and revenue collection, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Trade, Naadir Hassan, made the…
Termites in 2 pre-fab homes leads to refund ruling by Seychelles’ Fair Trading Commission
A local construction company in Seychelles, Eco Villas, must refund the cost incurred for two houses after the board of commissioners of the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) ruled in favour of the complainants.The chief executive of the FTC, Francis Lebon…
Seychelles Fishing Authority to launch sea cucumber study; harvesters to help
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) will launch a study in November to determine the stock and the exact amount of the species of sea cucumber found in the island nation’s waters.Representatives of the authority shared their plans with sea cucumber …
New five-story building at Pirates Arms site in Seychelles is seeking tenants
Prospective tenants of a building under construction at the previous Pirates Arms establishment site in Seychelles’ capital Victoria received updated information on the project on Wednesday.The Seychelles Pension Fund (SPF), which owns the building, sh…
More ‘jovial Italian guests’ expected in Seychelles after quarantine policy change
Seychelles is set to reach its target of 189,000 visitors in 2021, especially now that Italians can again travel to the island nation without having to quarantine when they return home, said a top government official.The Minister for Foreign Affairs an…
Cuba, Nigeria install new ambassadors to Seychelles, promising increased cooperation
The newly accredited Cuban ambassador to Seychelles said she will continue to build on the historical partnership that exists between the two nations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1978.Martha Hernández Caneiro presented her credent…
Save Our Seas holding student competition to win an educational trip to Seychelles’ D’Arros island
Sixteen adolescents in Seychelles have the opportunity to visit one of the country’s outer islands through a competition offering a one-week environmental education camp on D’Arros.The competition, dubbed the D’Arros Experience, is open for residents o…
Fewer, smaller fish caught near Seychelles, prompting plans to rebuild stocks
Seychelles is paving the way for the introduction of measures to rebuild and maintain healthy fish stocks through the launch of the first Mahe Plateau Trap and Line Fishery Co-Management Plan.The Mahe Plateau supports a demersal artisanal fishery that …
Labour leaders protest as Seychelles again suspends 13th month salary
Workers in the public and private sector in Seychelles will not be paid a 13th month salary for the second consecutive year since the economy is not stable enough to bear the cost, a top government official said on Thursday.Labour leaders criticised th…
Women’s caucus continues discussion with stakeholders on child protection laws
The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus in the National Assembly yesterday organised a meeting with Yasmine Umarji, chief executive of the National Council for Children, and Desirée Hermitte, chief counsellor of students support services of the Ministry of Ed…