The Republic of Congo's government has resigned, public television announced on Thursday, a procedural move three weeks after the central African nation's veteran leader began a new term as president. Prime Minister Clement Mouamba submitted his government's resignation to President Denis Sassou Nguesso on Wednesday, according to the statement read out on television. The outgoing [...]
The Enterprise Seychelles Agency (ESA) is initiating a series of information and training sessions to get people in Seychelles to venture into businesses in the blue economy sector. The sessions have been made possible through a grant of $72,000 through Seychelles' Conservation Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT)'s Blue Grants Fund 3. The blue economy project entitled [...]
An update to the Wild Animals and Birds Protection Act -- legislation first enacted in 1961 -- will allow authorities in Seychelles to better protect its fauna, especially the marine species, a top official told SNA. The director-general for Biodiversity Conservation and Management Division from the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment said recently that [...]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's mandate to form a government following an inconclusive election expired on Wednesday, giving his rivals a chance to take power and end the divisive premier's record tenure. Netanyahu, on trial over corruption charges he denies, had a 28-day window to secure a coalition following the March 23 vote, Israel's fourth [...]
South Africa on Sunday revealed plans to ban the breeding of lions in captivity for trophy hunting or for tourists to pet, advocating a more "authentic" experience for visitors. The decision was in response to recommendations contained in a government study into the controversial practice. The panel studied the rules governing the hunting, trade and [...]
The Seychelles National Parks Authority (SNPA) in partnership with research partner, Global Vision International (GVI) is undertaking a comprehensive clean-up project in one of its terrestrial and marine national park – Curieuse Island. The programme which started earlier this year and held every month, includes the cleaning, recording and data analysis of litter picked from two beaches and mangrove of the island. It is funded by the GOS-GEF-UNDP [...]
All educational institutions in Seychelles closed on Tuesday for three weeks as the health authority re-introduced societal restrictions to curb an increase in COVID-19 transmissions. While state and some private schools are currently on holiday, other private schools and post secondary institutions had been open and now must close. Daycare and childminding services will remain [...]
All educational institutions in Seychelles closed on Tuesday for three weeks as the health authority re-introduced societal restrictions to curb an increase in COVID-19 transmissions. While state and some private schools are currently on holiday, other private schools and post secondary institutions had been open and now must close. Daycare and childminding services will remain [...]
Both the Netherlands and Seychelles are coastal countries concerned by the rise in sea levels, and the two nations need to tackle the issue together, said the newly accredited ambassador. The Ambassador of Netherlands to Seychelles, Maarten Brouwer, presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday. "We have been able to catch up on [...]
Seychellois residents, Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) holders and visitors to the country will be able to receive their PCR or Antigen test results in less than 24 hours from the newly opened Seychelles Medical Services. The new health care company which offers COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test was officially opened on Monday by the Minister [...]
