The deep ocean around the Seychelles islands will be explored as part of a bigger expedition to study and better understand the Indian Ocean’s ecosystem. The mission led by Nekton Deep Ocean Research Institute is expected to take place in March. According to the Seychelles' permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Ronny Jumeau, such research is [...]
Fears of a second dam breach at a Brazilian mining complex receded Sunday, enabling a search to resume for the more than 300 people still missing two days after a dam collapse that has killed at least 58 people. Loudspeakers rang out at 5:30 am (0730 GMT) among homes surrounding the Corrego do Feijao mining [...]
Two well-known children’s stories have been translated into Creole to encourage reading for children and provide caregivers with additional tools for early learning. The ‘Three Little Pigs and the ‘Shoemaker and the Elves’ are now available in Creole in a big book format through a project undertaken by the local Institute of Early Childhood Development [...]
Thousands watched as tanks, camel-mounted forces and motorbike stunt riders paraded in New Delhi Saturday, as India marked its seventieth Republic Day in an annual display of culture and military might. Security was tight, especially in the capital where large sections were sealed off for the parade and visiting dignitaries including South African President Cyril [...]
Boxer Keddy Agnes and badminton player Alisen Camille are the Seychelles’ Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year 2018. Agnes and Camille were crowned on Friday evening in a ceremony at the National Sports Council (NSC) Hall in the central district of Roche Caiman. For Agnes, a super heavyweight boxer, this is the first time he has won [...]
Rescuers worked overnight into Saturday searching for around 300 people missing after a dam collapse at a mine in southeast Brazil killed at least nine, but the local governor said "odds are minimal" that they would be found alive. Seven bodies were recovered Friday hours after the disaster, which saw a torrent of mud break [...]
The Greek parliament on Friday narrowly ratified a landmark deal to rename neighbouring Macedonia, ending one of the world's longest diplomatic disputes and earning rich praise for the "historic" move. A total of 153 MPs in the 300-seat Greek parliament approved the name Republic of North Macedonia despite widespread public opposition. The change had already [...]
European and Japanese experts will be assisting the Seychelles’ environment ministry in two studies, one on the existing coastal waste management infrastructure and the other on developing a waste master plan in Seychelles. The principal secretary of environment, Alain Decommarmond, said that the studies will focus more on how Seychelles can deal with its waste [...]
Moving to a new country can result in a lot of anxiety given the new surroundings. One coping mechanism that a Seychellois discovered is volunteering, which proved to be a great way to settle into a new community, meet people, and learn valuable skills. Preshella Rosalie, who migrated to France in 2004, says she is [...]
Peace talks to end chronic violence in the Central African Republic began in Khartoum on Thursday, attended by representatives of the government and 14 armed groups, the UN peacekeeping mission in the CAR said. The meeting, brokered by the African Union after 18 months of exploratory work, will be the eighth bid in almost six [...]
