31 new scouts invested
The Seychelles Scouts Association on Saturday welcomed 31 new members following their investiture where they joined the troop by making the Scout Promise, and affirming their commitment to the Scout Law.They also received their scarf and badges.The new…
Ambassador Madeleine accredited as new permanent representative of Seychelles to the United Nations
Ambassador Ian Madeleine, the new permanent representative of Seychelles to the United Nations, presented his credentials to the UN secretary-general, António Guterres, on September 16, 2021 in New York.The UN secretary-general expressed admiration for…
National Police Day Activities – Saturday 18-24
As part of its campaign to attract more people, especially the youth, the Seychelles police force recently met with members of the Seychelles National Youth Assembly (SNYA), giving them an insight into the structure of the force.The activity is part of…
2021 African Business Leadership Awards
The governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), Caroline Abel, is one of the winners of the 2021 African Business Leadership Awards, presented by the UK-based African Leadership Magazine.Ms Abel, who has emerged as the runner-up in the Central Ba…
Bandits Release 10 Students Kidnapped 2 Months Ago From Nigerian School
Bandits have released 10 more students kidnapped two months ago from a Baptist school in northwest Nigeria, the school administrator told Reuters on Saturday.The Rev. John Hayab, administrator of the Bethel Baptist High school, said 21 students from th…
French Minister in Mali to Thwart Hiring of Russian Mercenaries
France’s Armed Forces minister arrived in Mali on Sunday to pressure the military junta to end talks to bring Russian mercenaries into the country and push it to keep a promise to return the country to constitutional order in February.Diplomatic and se…
Johannesburg Mayor Killed in Car Accident
The mayor of Johannesburg was killed in a car accident as he returned from campaigning with South Africa’s president on Saturday, just over a month after being elected, his office said in a statement.Jolidee Matongo, 46, was returning from a voter regi…
Thailand’s new ambassador to Seychelles eyes ways to boost tourism industry
Thailand will look for ways to enhance cooperation with Seychelles, especially on ways to move the tourism industry forward, the newly accredited ambassador said on Tuesday.Sasirit Tangulrat was accredited as the new ambassador of Thailand to Seychelle…
Injured flying foxes, hawksbill turtles find hope for recovery at Protect Paradise Seychelles
The outlook for orphaned and injured sea turtles and flying foxes is a bit brighter after three friends formed a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release wildlife.The licensed wildlife rehabilitation centre, Protec…
Seychellois cutting back on foreign travel amid pandemic
Seychellois are largely foregoing foreign travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, in part because many popular foreign destinations remain closed to them, government statistics and a travel expert say.The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest figures…