Seychelles Chinese community was joined by many enthusiasts of Chinese culture in a gathering on Saturday at the Natural History Museum to celebrate the beginning of the Chinese New Year. The event was part of the 11th edition of the Seychelles-China Day held with the support of the Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts [...]
Seychelles' former tourism minister, Alain St. Ange, has written a book in a traditional family tree approach that will be used as a research document, set to be released in the coming weeks. The book, entitled "Alain & Ginette St.Ange, Family Ties," showcases St. Ange's side of the family as well as that of his [...]
The United States launched overnight air strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria, drawing condemnation from both governments Saturday, and promised more to come in retaliation for a deadly attack on US troops. The United States blamed Sunday's drone attack on a US base in Jordan on forces backed by Iran, but did not [...]
Plans are underway to make the Seychelles' outer islands more accessible and this will be done through a revamped airstrip on Assumption Island, which will include clearing facilities so that visitors can go straight to the island. The chief executive of Islands Development Company (IDC), Glenny Savy, said, "The Assumption airstrip will have to be upgraded in two [...]
Seychelles joins the world in the global celebration of World Wetlands Day celebrated every year on February 2 and one milestone is the celebration of 20 years of designation of the Port Glaud/Port Launay Wetlands as a Ramsar Site, which is designated as wetlands of international importance. For this occasion, the Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change, [...]
President Wavel Ramkalawan has called for Seychelles and Mauritius to reaffirm their commitment to promote and defend the dignity and rights of their people and to continue to be an example for other countries. According to State House, Ramkalawan made the address at an official wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 189th Anniversary of the Abolition [...]
Former champions Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast and South Africa have earned the right to be favourites in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday. But, given a tournament in which seven of the top 10-ranked teams, led by 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco, have been eliminated, that tag could [...]
Hamas has given its "initial" approval to a planned humanitarian pause in its war with Israel and a hostage-prisoner exchange, Qatar said Thursday, as fighting raged in the Gaza Strip. However, a source close to Hamas told AFP there was no agreement yet on the proposal. "The meeting in Paris succeeded in consolidating the proposals...," [...]
The piracy situation in the northeast of the Seychelles' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is a bit unstable and local authorities are urging the fishing community to stay closer to the main island of Mahe. The announcement was made on Thursday morning in a joint press conference of Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority (SMSA), the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) and the Seychelles Fishing [...]
A delegation from Seychelles comprising of artisans, young performers and traders is participating in the 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela in India. The Surajkund Mela is a large crafts fair showcasing India's diverse handicrafts, and features regional and international crafts, handlooms, and customs, as well as cuisine and music from across the world. It attracts [...]
