SONA unveils targeted relief measures amid supportive monetary conditions |30 January 2026

In a direct response to one of the most persistent challenges facing Seychellois households, the unrelenting pressure of high living costs, President Patrick Herminie used his State of the Nation Address on Tuesday to announce a series of immediate and phased interventions aimed at shielding families from the daily grind of rising essentials.

“Our families should not be forced to choose between food, transport, water and electricity, or housing,” the President declared, underscoring the urgency of addressing the cost-of-living crisis that has long overshadowed Seychelles. To continue reading, please click here to subscribe to Seychelles NATION’s e copy