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Dream wedding: "Marriage Market" online platform introduced in Seychelles

People and businesses involved in weddings in Seychelles will be able to showcase their services through a newly launched "Marriage Market" online platform. The Marriage Market platform is marketed as a one-stop destination for seamless wedding planning. It eliminates the stress of couples to determine where and how to access the various services needed to [...]

By | 2024-08-04T11:00:00+00:00 August 4th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Dream wedding: "Marriage Market" online platform introduced in Seychelles

Fears of Middle East war grow after Hamas leader's killing

Fears of a regional Middle East war grew on Saturday after the assassination of Hamas's political leader, blamed on Israel, triggered vows of vengeance from Iran-backed Middle East groups. The United States said it would move additional warships and fighter jets to the region as the Iran-aligned "Axis of Resistance" readied its response to the killing [...]

By | 2024-08-03T22:36:00+00:00 August 3rd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Fears of Middle East war grow after Hamas leader's killing

"Slavery Sites in Seychelles" reveals very bad treatment, "probably worse than a lot of places"

Many people in Seychelles, 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, associate Dr Odile De Comarmond with education, as the former teacher who was the principal secretary for education until 2022, spent 44 years in the education profession.  However, De Comarmond, who holds a PhD, has a love affair with history. The educator and historian started [...]

By | 2024-08-03T10:15:00+00:00 August 3rd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on "Slavery Sites in Seychelles" reveals very bad treatment, "probably worse than a lot of places"

Seychelles' parliament unanimously approves increases to poaching and illegal wildlife trade sentences 

Penalties for poaching and trading of wild animals and birds in Seychelles have been increased through an amendment to the Wild Animals and Birds Protection Act earlier this week in an effort to protect the diverse wildlife. The amendment to the Act, presented to the National Assembly on Wednesday by  the Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change [...]

By | 2024-08-02T19:54:09+00:00 August 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seychelles' parliament unanimously approves increases to poaching and illegal wildlife trade sentences 

Danny Faure Foundation gets donation from China for Seychelles' youth coastline project 

The Danny Faure Foundation (DFF) received a donation of SCR 100,000 ($7,376) from the Chinese Embassy in Seychelles on Friday to get its new "Youth Coastline Watch Group" project underway. The initiative, due to begin soon, aims to empower a generation of young environmental stewards proficient in scientific methodologies, including the use of technologies and [...]

By | 2024-08-02T16:26:20+00:00 August 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Danny Faure Foundation gets donation from China for Seychelles' youth coastline project 

3 Seychellois bodybuilders head to South Africa for Gym Angel Classic tournament

Three bodybuilders from Seychelles will participate in the Gym Angel Classic tournament scheduled for August 3 in Klerksdorp, South Africa. Jolaine Valentin, Rodney Henriette and Ahmad Moncherry are the three bodybuilders who will be competing in the tournament in which the pro-cards and spots to the World Championship are up for grabs. The Championships will [...]

By | 2024-08-02T11:44:00+00:00 August 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 3 Seychellois bodybuilders head to South Africa for Gym Angel Classic tournament

Nigeria braces for protests over cost of living

Nigeria prepared for nationwide protests over the cost of living on Thursday with authorities warning about attempts to copy the violent demonstrations in Kenya that forced the government to backtrack on new taxes. Africa's most populous country is struggling with soaring inflation and a sharply devalued naira currency after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced reforms a [...]

By | 2024-08-02T09:08:07+00:00 August 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Nigeria braces for protests over cost of living

Russia frees US reporter in huge prisoner swap with West

US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin murder were among two dozen prisoners freed Thursday in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War. The intricate multinational deal that freed the Wall Street Journal reporter and others including former US marine Paul Whelan involved months of secret negotiations, [...]

By | 2024-08-02T09:02:00+00:00 August 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Russia frees US reporter in huge prisoner swap with West

Seychelles to attract more investment in renewable and green energy 

Seychelles' strategy to attract finance and investment in energy transition-related projects, such as renewable energy and green technologies, will be completed by the end of this year. The chief executive of the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB), Anne Rosette, revealed the plans to the media on Thursday after a workshop held together in collaboration with the [...]

By | 2024-08-01T17:51:33+00:00 August 1st, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seychelles to attract more investment in renewable and green energy 

Seychelles Petroleum Company to replace 4 tankers

The Seychelles Petroleum Company (SEYPEC) will replace four of its five tankers with new and more advanced ships in the coming years, said a top official. This follows the approval by the Cabinet of Ministers last Wednesday of the SEYPEC's strategic plan to replace its aging tanker fleet with new, technologically advanced vessels. The SEYPEC chief [...]

By | 2024-08-01T15:14:21+00:00 August 1st, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seychelles Petroleum Company to replace 4 tankers