Day: July 3, 2021

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Seychelles, China celebrate 45 years of diplomatic ties

Seychelles and China have expressed their commitment to reinforce bilateral cooperation as they celebrate 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations.To mark the occasion, the Chinese Embassy in Seychelles hosted a reception on Friday even…

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Seychelles’ new Civil Code to come into force; inheritance process made easier

Seychellois citizens who receive an inheritance should expect the process to run smoother after the National Assembly approved amendments to the Civil Code.With the three latest amendments, the Civil Code will come into force on July 1. The Civil Code …

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Seychelles’ President travelling to Austria for Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will undertake an official visit to Austria from June 30 to July 4, State House said on Sunday.”The official visit of the President will focus on enhancing relations between Seychelles and Austria as well …

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12 Sri Lankan crew members remanded for 14 days on suspicion of fishing illegally in Seychelles’ waters

The Seychelles Supreme Court on Monday remanded for 14 days the crew of two Sri Lankan vessels detained on suspicion of fishing illegally in the Seychelles’ waters.The two vessels were intercepted on June 23 in a coordinated operation carried out by th…

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Air Seychelles’ new chief executive is a Seychellois

Air Seychelles will be headed by a Seychellois national as of July 1, part of the changes that accompany a transitional agreement between former majority owner Etihad Airways and the government of the island nation, the Ministry of Transport said on Mo…

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Seychelles celebrates 45 years of independence at small State House ceremony

Seychelles celebrated 45 years of independence on Tuesday, June 29, in a small ceremony at State House while respecting COVID-19 measures.The celebration activities for Independence Day, which is also the National Day, took place in the gardens of Stat…

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A Seychellois painter celebrates his birthday with an exhibition coloured by COVID

A Seychellois artist who sometimes celebrates his birthday with an exhibition of his masterpieces unveiled a new collection this year devoted to the lockdown period during the COVID-19 pandemic.Nigel Henri opened the exhibition on his birthday at the g…

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Burying the present for the future: Aldabra Research Centre marks 50 years with a time capsule

The Seychelles Islands Foundation is preparing to bury a time capsule on Aldabra to preseve a historic cache of items and information that will document the running and the operation of the atoll’s research station as it is functioning currently.The bu…

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New $13 million craft from India gives Seychelles Coast Guard a boost

The ability of the Seychelles Coast Guard to combat maritime crimes has been given an added boost after a fast patrol vessel given by the Indian government was put into operation on Tuesday.The vessel, PS Zoroaster, is a powerful, fuel-efficient platfo…

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Newly reconfigured Seychelles Tourism Department studying how to make up for pandemic losses

The Seychelles Tourism Department will keep its current catchphrase — ‘Seychelles Islands … Another World’ — when it markets the destination, but for commercial reasons, the department will be referred to as Tourism Seychelles, said a top official …