The Kremlin on Thursday vowed to retaliate against "unacceptable" new US sanctions against Russia over its alleged role in a nerve agent attack on a former spy in Britain, which prompted the ruble and Russian stocks to tumble. The action by the US State Department is the latest salvo in a series of disputes between [...]
Civil weddings that previously were held at the Civil Status office will now take place at the mayor’s office in Victoria. The change, which took effect Thursday, was immediately followed by three marriages. The principal civil status officer, Marietta Labrosse, said the change is taking place due to the size of the Civil Status office. [...]
Skin bleaching in Africa is gaining popularity despite many health risks. In spite of the danger, people use toxic creams and injections and pills to become more fair, in the belief that lighter skin is a gateway to beauty and success. Ingredients may include hydroquinone, steroids, mercury and lead -- the same element that in [...]
Island life is a dream life. Who would say no to year-round good weather, white sandy beaches, crystal clear seas and majestic green mountains? Island life can be simple and slow: A place to chill out, enjoy some good music, good food and drinks. This week, SNA highlights six bars in Victoria, the capital city [...]
Authorities in the Comoros have launched a crackdown on opposition members following a controversial referendum which they boycotted, party sources said Wednesday. The July 30 referendum returned overwhelming backing for reforms that will allow President Azali Assoumani to run for another term in office at the head of the Indian Ocean archipelago. The vote also [...]
Zimbabwe's MDC opposition party on Wednesday vowed to overturn in court President Emmerson Mnangagwa's narrow election victory, alleging that he won the historic vote via "mammoth theft and fraud". The country's first election since Robert Mugabe's ousting has been marred by rigging allegations, the army opening fire on opposition demonstrators killing six people, and accusations [...]
All businesses and licensed establishments in Seychelles will soon be obliged to use waste collection services provided by licensed waste collectors, said an official of the environment ministry. The decision follows the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers last week to better manage the commercial waste in the country. The chief executive of the Land Waste [...]
Around 1,800 housing units are expected to be built on the reclaimed island of Ile Aurore in the north of the main island of Mahe to meet the country’s need, a government official said. The comment by the Principal Secretary of Infrastructure, Yves Choppy, on Monday comes after the general layout of the Ile Aurore [...]
The sharp diplomatic row between Saudi Arabia and Canada has left Washington -- partners and allies of both -- in a bind, but the State Department on Tuesday nevertheless urged Riyadh to respect due process for detained activists. Saudi Arabia has expelled Canada's ambassador, recalled its own envoy and cut off trade ties with Ottawa [...]
Some of Seychelle's older residents may remember Jane Stravens as a contestant of the Miss Seychelles beauty pageant held in 1972. With her beauty pageant days long gone, Stravens, who currently resides in Canada, is thriving as a writer and specialising in children’s and healthy living books. SNA interviewed Stravens about her life and work. [...]