Cabinet decisions |26 January 2017

At its meeting yesterday, the Cabinet approved measures for the further restructuring of secondary education to provide for centres of excellences at the S4/S5 levels.  There would be accompanying improvements to the school curriculum and assessment, through diversified subject options, and better careers guidance and teacher support.  Cabinet emphasised the importance of strong parental involvement in the overall social and educational development of their children.

Cabinet also approved an amendment to the language policy in schools, to provide for the use of English as a medium of instruction for the teaching of Mathematics from Primary 1.

Cabinet considered proposals for a comprehensive housing plan aimed at meeting housing demand at all levels, and providing for a transparent system for processing applications for land and housing.

Cabinet approved amendments to the Excise Tax Act to harmonise the categories of businesses and persons entitled to fuel concessions, as well as the levels of concessions in each category, bringing these under one piece of legislation.

Cabinet also approved amendments to the Revenue Administration Regulations for better implementation of Common Reporting Standards used by Seychelles Financial Institutions to provide Government Authorities with relevant information on financial accounts held by non-residents in Seychelles.

Cabinet approved the composition and terms of reference of the Committee which will consider applications from employers seeking Government relief for the payment of the 13th month salary.