Protection and management of Seychelles’ seagrass meadows vital to curb climate change impact, study indicates
Seagrass ecosystems in certain areas close to Seychelles’ main island of Mahe have been badly managed while others need protection to prevent future damage indicates data collected in an ongoing mapping exercise, said the lead consultant.Jeanne Mortime…
Seychelles seeks investors at Dubai Expo for new sports centre, water sports academy
The construction of a sports arena and the creation of a water sports academy are two investment opportunities in Seychelles for prospective investors, said a top official.The possibility of investment in the two facilities was presented to potential i…
Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising oil prices could affect Seychelles’ financial stability, Central Bank official says
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the increase in oil prices could have an effect on Seychelles’ financial stability, said a Central Bank official on Thursday.The statement was made by Sammia Marchesseau, a financial stability analyst at the …
Seychelles starts 2022 with Russian tourists as the top tourism market, again!
Russian holidaymakers are continuing to choose Seychelles to enjoy the sun, sea and sand as well as excursions and activities that are relaxed and hassle-free, according to the latest statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics.Tourism Seychelles…
EU leaders agree ‘maximum impact’ sanctions on Russia
EU leaders wrapped up an emergency summit early Friday with agreement to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine by imposing “severe” sanctions targeting its financial, energy and transport sectors.European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told …
National Assembly leaders respond to Seychelles’ President State of the Nation address
The two Leaders in the Seychelles’ National Assembly on Friday responded to President Wavel Ramkalawan’s State of the Nation Address.The Leader of the Opposition, Sebastien Pillay, said that the President’s address was not about the state of the nation…
Survey launched in Seychelles seeks public opinion on commercialisation of sex toys
The Department of Commerce has launched an online survey to get public opinion on a proposal to commercialise sex toys in Seychelles, a top official said on Friday.Public consultations is being undertaken on the subject following a request from the Cab…
US Shifting Global Pandemic Strategy as Vaccine Supply Outstrips Demand
WHITE HOUSE — With the global vaccine supply exceeding distribution capacity, the Biden administration is acknowledging a need to adjust its pandemic response strategy to address hurdles faced by lower-income countries to vaccinate their citizens.“It i…
African Relations with Russia Uncertain Amid Ukrainian Conflict
JOHANNESBURG — Russia has played an increasing role on the African continent through trade, aid, military training and paramilitary security. Analysts say the future of that relationship will be tested as Russia’s tensions with the West escalate amid t…
Africa Opposes Border Aggression but Unlikely to Condemn Russia
NAIROBI — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has so far been met with diplomatic silence in Africa, except for a comment made by Kenya’s ambassador to the UN earlier this week. Analysts say that while many Africans disagree with Russia’s use of force, the co…