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Seychelles removed from list of countries not allowed to enter Australia

Seychelles has been removed from the list of countries whose residents are not allowed to enter Australia because of concerns over the COVID-19 Omicron variant, which has not been detected in the island nation, the tourism department said on Wednesday. Confirmation of Seychelles' removal from the list came on November 29 through a statement issued [...]

By | 2021-12-01T17:50:38+00:00 December 1st, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seychelles removed from list of countries not allowed to enter Australia

Mayor of Seychelles' capital is named secretary general of new Institute of Culture, Heritage and Arts

The newly appointed secretary general of the Seychelles Institute of Culture, Heritage and the Arts, David Andre, said it is an honour and a privilege to take on the responsibility. The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan appointed Andre who is the Mayor of Victoria, as the secretary ral of the newly formed Institute on Tuesday. [...]

By | 2021-12-01T15:17:34+00:00 December 1st, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Mayor of Seychelles' capital is named secretary general of new Institute of Culture, Heritage and Arts

Ethiopia govt claims to retake town near capital from rebels

Ethiopia said Wednesday that pro-government forces had recaptured of Shewa Robit, around 220 kilometres (135 miles) from the capital Addis Ababa by road, after Tigrayan rebels claimed control of the town last week as part of their advance towards the capital. Government spokesman Legesse Tulu said Shewa Robit was among several small towns retaken by [...]

By | 2021-12-01T14:51:36+00:00 December 1st, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ethiopia govt claims to retake town near capital from rebels

Messi wins Ballon d'Or for seventh time as Putellas crowned women's winner

Lionel Messi admitted winning the Copa America with Argentina might have been the determining factor in him claiming the men's Ballon d'Or prize for the seventh time after a turbulent year, as Spain's Alexia Putellas took the women's award. Now 34, Messi pipped much-fancied rivals like Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema to take the award [...]

By | 2021-11-30T21:01:14+00:00 November 30th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Messi wins Ballon d'Or for seventh time as Putellas crowned women's winner

Freedom and justice foundation in name of exiled Seychellois, Gerard Hoarau, is launched

A foundation in the name of the late Gerard Hoarau was officially launched on Monday with the aim of promoting freedom and justice, two of the many values that the exiled Seychellois most believed in. The chairman of the Gerard Hoarau Foundation, Collin Dyer, said the friends and followers who believed in Hoarau's philosophy decided [...]

By | 2021-11-30T19:30:19+00:00 November 30th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Freedom and justice foundation in name of exiled Seychellois, Gerard Hoarau, is launched

With people living longer, Seychelles Pension Fund plans to increase mandatory contributions

The Seychelles Pension Fund has announced plans to increase the mandatory monthly contribution from April 1 next year to sustain the retired fund payment amid concerns about its solvency given the island nation's rise in life expectancy. The announcement was made to representatives of the civil society as part of a campaign to educate all [...]

By | 2021-11-30T15:43:15+00:00 November 30th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on With people living longer, Seychelles Pension Fund plans to increase mandatory contributions

South Africa hits out as travel bans gain pace

More African countries on Monday joined the rush to suspend air links with the south of the continent after the emergence of a new Covid variant, sparking a cry of anguish from South Africa. The world's widening travel bans also prompted the postponement of Africa's biggest shop window for investment, as a glittering top-name gathering [...]

By | 2021-11-30T09:25:10+00:00 November 30th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on South Africa hits out as travel bans gain pace

6th suspect in case of missing $50 million is held by Seychelles Supreme Court

A sixth suspect in the case of the missing $50 million in government funds was remanded by the Seychelles Supreme court on Monday. The high-profile civilian who was arrested a little before 11 am at her residence on Friday, November 26 will reappear before the Supreme Court of Seychelles on December 10. The 63-year-old woman [...]

By | 2021-11-29T20:29:33+00:00 November 29th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 6th suspect in case of missing $50 million is held by Seychelles Supreme Court

6th suspect in case of missing $50 million is ordered held by Seychelles Supreme Court

A sixth suspect in the case of the missing $50 million in government funds was remanded by the Seychelles Supreme court on Monday. The high-profile civilian who was arrested a little before 11 am at her residence on Friday, November 26 will reappear before the Supreme Court of Seychelles on December 10. The 63-year-old woman [...]

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Barbados to become a republic, replacing British queen

Barbados is about to cut ties with the British monarchy, but the legacy of a sometimes brutal colonial past and the pandemic's impact on tourism pose major challenges for the Caribbean island as it becomes the world's newest republic. Famed for its beaches and love of cricket, Barbados will this week replace its head of [...]

By | 2021-11-29T17:26:15+00:00 November 29th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Barbados to become a republic, replacing British queen