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10 years in the making, Seychelles' new Olympic House almost complete

Seychelles expects to have its first-ever Olympic House once construction is completed on the project, the president of the local Olympic Committee said. Antonio Gopal, president of the  Seychelles Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association, told SNA that the Olympic House project started a year ago and was to be completed in October last year. “The [...]

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Britain mourns death of Prince Philip

Prince Philip, the longest serving royal consort in British history who was a constant presence at Queen Elizabeth II's side for decades, died on Friday aged 99, Buckingham Palace announced. The death of the Duke of Edinburgh is a profound loss for the 94-year-old monarch, who once described him as her "strength and stay all [...]

By | 2021-04-10T09:17:37+00:00 April 10th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Britain mourns death of Prince Philip

President of Seychelles offers condolences to Queen Elizabeth II after passing of Prince Philip at age 99

President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles sent a message of condolence to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after the passing of her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. "His Royal Highness Prince Philip was a dedicated public servant, committed to numerous causes which he served with passion and [...]

By | 2021-04-09T21:06:43+00:00 April 9th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on President of Seychelles offers condolences to Queen Elizabeth II after passing of Prince Philip at age 99

Seychelles' Supreme Court says Coetivy Island ownership issue to be settled May 8

The Supreme Court of Seychelles has set May 8 as the date for a final judgment on the claim for the return of Coetivy Island to its former owner. The claim by Alain Hoareau, an adopted son of the late Andre Delhomme, one among the former owners of Coetivy Island, was filed in August last [...]

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Sri Lanka arrests 'Mrs World' over assault

Colombo police on Thursday arrested the current "Mrs World" on charges of assault over an on-stage fracas in which she pulled the crown off the head of the new "Mrs Sri Lanka". Caroline Jurie yanked the crown off Pushpika de Silva minutes after she was declared "Mrs Sri Lanka 2020" in a Sunday gala at [...]

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Olympic athlete from Seychelles to swim between islands to raise money, attention for mental health needs

One of Seychelles’ top athletes, swimmer Felicity Passon, is embarking on a 15km swimming challenge to raise funds that will go towards the promotion of mental health in the country. The challenge -- ‘Mind Over Matter’ -- which is being organised in partnership with the Ministry of Family, Youth, and Sports, will take place on [...]

By | 2021-04-09T17:40:06+00:00 April 9th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Olympic athlete from Seychelles to swim between islands to raise money, attention for mental health needs

India gives Seychelles new judiciary building, solar project, patrol boat

Several projects including a fast patrol vessel funded by the Indian government were handed over officially to Seychelles on Thursday in a virtual inaugural ceremony. The inauguration was attended by the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other high level government and diplomatic officials. The projects include the completion of [...]

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Belfast in turmoil as Brexit stokes tensions in Northern Ireland

Rioters waged a running battle with police in Belfast on Thursday night -- tossing petrol bombs, setting fires and dodging jets from water cannon as a week of unrest showed no sign of letting up. Hundreds of boys and young men gathered from early evening in a western neighbourhood in the Northern Ireland capital, which [...]

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A return to normal next week: Cinemas, casinos, bars to reopen; sports and family gatherings permitted again

After months of restrictions, closed shops, missed family time and diminished nightlife, Seychelles may finally be entering the last phase of the COVID-19 lockdown nightmare. The Public Health Commissioner, Jude Gedeon, said Thursday that the government will relax restriction measures as of Monday, April 12 since the island nation's "vaccination coverage is improving and going [...]

By | 2021-04-08T20:21:51+00:00 April 8th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on A return to normal next week: Cinemas, casinos, bars to reopen; sports and family gatherings permitted again

UK suspends funding for Oxfam after DR Congo sex claims

The British government said Thursday it had suspended funding for Oxfam after the aid charity suspended two staff members in the Democratic Republic of Congo over claims of sexual misconduct and bullying. "All organisations bidding for UK aid must meet the high standards of safeguarding required to keep the people they work with safe," a [...]

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