Findings from the latest tourism carrying capacity study for Seychelles' two main islands, Mahe and Praslin, show that the island nation's roads, sea and airport functionings are at capacity, said a top official on Wednesday. Conducted by Sustainable Travel International, the study covered various areas concerning sustainable tourism development such as infrastructure, the environment, beach density [...]
Kenyan officers on Wednesday fired tear gas on protesters who defied a police ban to join a demonstration against tax hikes called by opposition leader Raila Odinga. Shops were shut and security was tight in the capital Nairobi, where police deployed tear gas against stone-throwing demonstrators in the slum of Mathare. Tear gas was also [...]
The Seychelles National Assembly has asked the government with all its strategic partners to consider putting in place all necessary mechanisms for the public sector and parastatal services to go cashless as of January 1 in 2025. The motion was brought forth on Wednesday by the elected member of the central district of Mont Buxton, [...]
Israeli protesters blocked highways and converged on the Tel Aviv airport Tuesday, stepping up resistance to the hard-right government's judicial overhaul package opponents say threatens democracy. Dozens of people were arrested, said police, who used water cannon and deployed mounted officers to disperse demonstrators in the commercial capital, Tel Aviv. Announced in January by the [...]
Diversification of tourism markets, segments and products, and the need to have a sustainable tourism sector, were the top topics of discussion at the Seychelles' Tourism Marketing Forum for 2023. Present at the Tourism Marketing Forum held on Tuesday, were over 120 partners from the tourism sector - representatives of small and large accommodation establishments, [...]
Seychelles is still evaluating whether or not to sign an agreement to be part of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an initiative of the African Union (AU), said a top government official on Tuesday. The Single African Air Transport Market seeks to promote connectivity, boost intra-African trade and tourism, and enhance economic integration among [...]
At least two people were killed in torrential rain in southwest Japan on Monday, with fears the toll could rise, as tens of thousands of residents were told to evacuate their homes. Downpours after a week of steady rain have caused rivers to burst their banks and sodden earth to collapse in deadly landslides, including [...]
A rare snowfall dusted Johannesburg and other high-lying parts of South Africa on Monday, with weather services warning of potential road closures and dangerously cold temperatures. Residents in the business hub woke up to snowfalls lightly covering rooftops and gardens as a cold front that hit the country late last week morphed into a weather [...]
Top government projects in Seychelles, which include a multi-storey car park and a facelift of the Regatta site at Beau Vallon and a waterfront in the capital Victoria, are on track, said a top official. The announcement was made by the Minister for Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry, Devika Vidot, on Friday after meeting with representatives of [...]
Surrounded by emotional fans from around the globe, Elton John hailed them as his "lifeblood" as he gave his final farewell concert in Stockholm after more than 50 years of live performances. "You know how much I like to play live. It's been my lifeblood to play for you guys, and you've been absolutely magnificent," [...]
