TIS launches merit-based public service report
Transparency Initiative Seychelles (TIS) has published a report entitled ‘Toward a Merit-Based Public Service in Seychelles’, which provides an examination of the Seychelles public service framework and international best practices to promote merit, in…
World Bank delegation meets with high officials of the Ministry
A delegation from the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Trade has met with the Executive Director of the World Bank, Africa Group 1 Constituency, this morning at Liberty House.The Ministry’s delegation was headed by Minister Naadir Hassan.The …
Zimbabwe Reimposes a Lockdown to Contain Rising Coronavirus Cases
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s government on Monday is reintroducing a lockdown as a way to contain rising coronavirus cases in the southern African nation.Announcing the reintroduction of the lockdown Saturday night on national television, Vice President Consta…
Cameroon Albinos Ask for Greater Attention, Care
YAOUNDÉ – International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13 has been observed in Cameroon, with albinos asking for more government and community care and protection. Those living with this hereditary genetic condition that reduces melanin pigment in skin…
Seychelles’ former President Faure launches foundation to help keep planet healthy
A former President of Seychelles, Danny Faure, has launched a new foundation to contribute to the island nation’s sustainable development and to join the global community in its efforts to achieve a more sustainable and healthy planet.In his address at…
Seychelles will consider COVID-19 booster shot for population, health official says
The Seychelles’ health authority is looking into the possibility of administering COVID-19 booster shots to curb community transmission in the island nation, said a top official.The Public Health Commissioner, Jude Gedeon, told a press conference on Th…
Seychelles and Angola to establish air link, opening path for tourism, commerce
Seychelles expects to establish airline connectivity with Angola through a bilateral air services agreement scheduled for signing in September, said a top official.The Minister for Transport, Anthony Derjacques, told a press conference on Tuesday that …
Tourism a great stage to share Seychellois life with the world, warden tells U.N. campaign
A young Seychellois warden shared with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) that tourism has helped him to understand different cultures and appreciate his own even more.Called #MyAfrica, the social media campaign by UNWTO seeks to sh…
Seychelles encouraging visitors to offset carbon footprints
Seychelles has partnered with the Global Impact Network to encourage visitors to the islands to offset their carbon footprints with sustainable actions like tree-planting and buying locally made goods.In a short ceremony on Friday to coincide with Worl…
Seychelles’ Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission to hear all evidence this year, then focus on report
The Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission in Seychelles intends to finish hearing all evidence during 2021 so that it can focus the last six months of its mandate on the completion of its final report and case determinations, said the cha…