The residence of the Valabhji couple, Mukesh and Laura, accused in an ongoing illegal arms and ammunition case shall remain under the detention of the police for 60 days after Seychelles’ Supreme Court granted the Commissioner of Police’s application for a detention order. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, “where the Commissioner of […]
Continue ReadingAs the world celebrates the International Day of Democracy on Thursday September 15, the Seychelles’ Chief Justice, Rony Govinden, issued a statement in which he spoke about freedom of expression. Govinden said that “freedom of expression is important as it is through the free and unhindered capacity to express oneself that access to justice […]
Continue ReadingThousands queued overnight into Thursday to pay their last solemn respects to Queen Elizabeth II, with some choking back tears after seeing her coffin lying in state in London. Britain’s longest-serving monarch, who died a week ago aged 96 after 70 years on the throne, is at rest in the capital’s Westminster Hall ahead […]
Continue ReadingFuel prices in Kenya surged to record highs on Thursday after the new government slashed subsidies, piling on misery for a population already facing deep economic hardship. The price of petrol increased by 20 shillings to 179.30 (about $1.50) per litre while diesel and kerosene prices are up by 20 and 25 shillings respectively, […]
Continue ReadingThe President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, which will be held on Monday, September 19 at the Westminster Abbey in London, State House said on Thursday. Ramkalawan has given the order that on the day of the funeral, all national flags […]
Continue ReadingFostering economic growth and development in Seychelles, as well as further digitalisation of the economy were areas discussed by President Wavel Ramkalawan and top Absa Group representatives on Thursday. During the discussion, Ramkalawan said that the role of Absa Bank Seychelles as a banking institution is crucial for the country and that continuous dialogues […]
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