Purple landmarks honour 26 lives lost to overdose |31 August 2026

A souvenir photograph in front of the Unity Monument at Le Chantier (Photos by Joena Meme)

Purple landmarks honour 26 lives lost to overdose

By Kassey Govinden

Seychelles marked International Overdose Awareness Day yesterday with its first Light-Up Ceremony, a symbolic initiative honouring the 26 lives lost to overdose this year while drawing public attention to the growing concerns surrounding substance use and its consequences.

Yesterday evening, several landmarks – the Clock Tower, Bicentennial Monument, and Unity Monument – were illuminated in purple. Purple ribbons were also placed at the Perseverance roundabout, extending the campaign’s message across the community.

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