First step to connect in the fight against sexual assault in the country
Sexual assault is best described as an act in which one intentionally sexually touches another person without that person’s consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against his or her will.In an attempt to reduce the …
En group zonm i resewvar bagaz pour ed lezot amelyor zot lavi familyal
Everlasting Love Ministry an kolaborasyon avek Minister Gouvernman Lokal, ti organiz en latelye en demi zournen Vandredi pour donn plis bagaz en group zonm pour zot kapab ed lezot pour amelyor zot lavi familial e pour reste an bonn sante.Sa latelye ki…
Winners of sustainability video contest rewarded
Andrea Visvanathan from the International School Seychelles (ISS) has won first prize in a worldwide sustainability video challenge for the primary school category.The competition was organised by Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) under the theme ‘Pro…
Françoise Larue new chairperson of Ceps
Françoise Larue is the new chairperson of the Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (Ceps).Mrs Larue was elected during Ceps’ annual general meeting held on Saturday at the platform’s headquarters, Orion Mall.She replaces Jude Fred who served as chai…
IUCN endorses regional strategy to accelerate development of blue economy
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has pledged its commitment to support the establishment and implementation of the ‘Great Blue Wall Initiative’ under the leadership of Western Indian Ocean states.This is the first regionall…
Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) graduation ceremony Elisia Burnett outstanding performer, clinches President’s Cup
After following a two-year course for a certificate in fishing technology (apprenticeship) at the Seychelles Maritime Academy, Elisia Burnett excelled and came out as the most outstanding performer which earned her the President’s Cup among other award…
Seychelles opens up to South Africa
Visitors from South Africa will once again be able to board flights to the paradise islands of the Seychelles with effect from today, September 13, the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday.In the latest Health Entry and Stay Conditions for Travelle…
Seychelles: Seychellois Cartoonist Uses Visual Storytelling to Recount Island Nation’s History
A Seychellois cartoonist is recounting the island nation’s history through a series of animated stories, from the arrival of the first settlers to the islands changing from a French to a British Colony through to independence in 1976.Peter Lalande, a h…
Seychelles: 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…
Four-member Advisory Council to ACCS receive instrument of appointment from President Ramkalawan
The four-member Advisory Council to the Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles (ACCS) yesterday morning received their instrument of appointment from President Wavel Ramkalawan, in a short ceremony at State House.The members of the Advisory Council w…