Cabinet approves proposal to implement flexible working arrangements across government |13 May 2021
The cabinet of ministers has approved the proposal to implement flexible working arrangements across government.
Ministries, departments and agencies will make proposals on how they will implement new arrangements while ensuring continued efficiency and high standards in public service delivery.
The cabinet gave its approval during a virtual meeting yesterday chaired by President Wavel Ramkalawan.
During the meeting, at which a number of legal and policy memoranda were considered, cabinet also approved for the repeal the Seychelles Tourism Board Act of 2005. The functions of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) will be taken up by the tourism department.
Cabinet gave its approval in principle for phase one of the proposed reclamation of an area of the seabed of approximately 24.9 hectares in area at Cascade. Final approval will be based on outcome of a class 1 environmental impact assessment.
Cabinet also approved in principle for the reclamation of 8,387m2 of land seaward of parcel V12348 at Providence by Seafront Development Limited. Final approval will depend on the outcome of class one environmental impact assessment.
Cabinet was briefed on the practice of administering terminal benefits of deceased workers. Cabinet requested that the employment department and the department of legal affairs submit a proposal for amending employment legislation to give clarity in the manner in which such benefits should be administered.
Press release from State House