The United States on Sunday observed the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, with President Joe Biden recalling Americans' sacrifice and honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked planes hit the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field. Relatives of victims, police officers, firefighters and city leaders gathered at the National September 11 [...]
Thousands of mourners lined the route to pay their respects as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Sunday headed from the Scottish retreat where she died to Edinburgh on the first leg of her sombre final journey. A hush fell over the gathered crowd as the cortege carrying the queen's casket exited the gates of Balmoral [...]
Seychelles' representative at the upcoming Miss Heritage Global in Limpopo, South Africa, Tisha Loze, is aiming to showcase her nation's culture and heritage on the world stage. The 22-year-old, who will leave Seychelles for the event in September, told SNA that she is very happy to be given the chance to promote her country. "It is [...]
Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan has sent a message of congratulations to King Charles III on his accession to the throne, according to a statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs. Ramkalwan said, “I am confident that under your reign, the United Kingdom will continue to prosper, enjoy peace and stability, and continue to be a [...]
With a trumpet fanfare and gun salutes, Charles III was officially proclaimed king at a pomp-filled ceremony on Saturday, at which he pledged to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and serve for the rest of his life. A court official wearing a feathered bicorn hat declared Charles "our only lawful and rightful" monarch [...]
Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan held his third presidential press conference for this year on Friday.In view of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the press conference started with a moment of silence as a sign of respect for the monarch – who had also been Seychelles’ head of state before the country’s Independence in June [...]
The fifth edition of the Seychelles Fashion Week will see local young designers competing for a place in an international fashion week, as well as using makeup and hair products for models being sponsored by MAC International and R+Co. Officially partnering with Seychelles Fashion Week this year is 'Maison Anggy Haïf' (AHDV), the fashion house [...]
To commemorate 50 years since the opening of the Seychelles International Airport, during this year's 'Tourism Festival' celebrations, the Tourism Department will be honouring pioneers who launched their first ventures into the hospitality industry in 1972. In a press conference on Thursday, the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Sherin Francis, outlined that during the yearly 'Tourism [...]
The Seychelles Police Force conducted a drug search operation under the name of BOPHA on Wednesday in some key areas on Mahe island that are considered drug hotspots. The raid was done between six in the morning and two in the afternoon, with the participation of around 70 local police officers along with police dogs. [...]
As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan joined world leaders in sending a message of condolence to King Charles III on Friday. Queen Elizabeth passed away on Thursday at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, aged 96. President Ramkalawan expressed the deepest sentiments of sorrow and profound grief to King Charles, [...]
