1.Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission – Hearing Number 246 ‘Albert Rene destroyed the whole system of civilisation in Seychelles,’ says Jocelyn Anacoura
Prior to June 5, 1977, the people of Seychelles were harmonious, while the communities and families alike were bonded, living in unity, extending a helping a hand whenever needed, before Albert Rene decided to destroy the whole system of civilisation. ...»

Date:21 January 2022 | Category:Domestic

2.Deaf pupils try to maintain learning in spite of Covid-19 situation, other activities put on hold
The 11 students currently enrolled at the centre for the deaf at Mont Fleuri are also feeling the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. At present they are all at home and teachers are preparing weekly lessons to send to them. ...»

Date:20 January 2022 | Category:Domestic

3.Raymond De Speville files second complaint before the TRNUC
Of the two persons before the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission’s (TRNUC) 245th hearing yesterday Raymond De Speville was the only complainant in public session.   CAase 0247 Mr De Speville was back before the commission to complete the ...»

Date:19 January 2022 | Category:Domestic

4.Launch of new academic year 2022
‘All hands on deck to ensure that no one is left behind’   By Roland Duval   Teachers should use all possible means to reach out to their pupils and students, ensuring that no one is left behind academically during ...»

Date:18 January 2022 | Category:Education

5.Wishes from the children for 2022
After a rough start to the year 2022, we asked a few children how they feel about 2021 and what are their wishes for this new year. As they say, ‘la verité sort de la bouche des enfants’ and here ...»

Date:18 January 2022 | Category:Domestic

6.5546 active cases of Covid-19 in the country
• 4130 new cases recorded in just one week   There are currently a total of 5546 active cases of Covid-19 in the country – 5062 on Mahé, 251 on Praslin, 218 on La Digue. Last week both islands recorded ...»

Date:14 January 2022 | Category:Health

7.With the continuously evolving Covid-19 situation Keeping Seychelles ‘top on the mind of visitors’
As the Covid-19 situation around the world remains volatile, more specifically where our tourism source markets are, the primary objective of the department of Tourism remains to keep Seychelles ‘top on the mind of visitors’ we are targeting and in ...»

Date:13 January 2022 | Category:Tourism

8.Re-opening of the courts   Judiciary – Embracing change
The courts in Seychelles officially re-opened yesterday morning in a ‘soft-opening’ ceremony at the Palais de Justice under the theme ‘Judiciary – Embracing change’. This was in stark contrast to the traditionally grand ceremony due to the Covid-19 outbreak in ...»

Date:11 January 2022 | Category:Domestic

9.Facts about hand sanitisers
With the ongoing pandemic, we have seen an increase in the use of sanitisers. Various brands are available on the market at different prices. Why is it important for us to use hand sanitisers and how effective are they? Hand ...»

Date:11 January 2022 | Category:Domestic

10.We live on top of a gold mine, yet we are poor, how come?  
This is a conundrum which I will try and explain frankly and honestly to the best of my knowledge and ability. Yes this is our situation today because we have been impervious to our needs and requirements and we have ...»

Date:08 January 2022 | Category:Domestic

11.Dialysis patient donates wheelchairs to unit
Businessman and dialysis patient Percy Morel and his wife Denise have donated five brand new wheelchairs to the dialysis unit at the Seychelles Hospital, which are to benefit dialysis patients undergoing treatment daily at the facility. The couple officially handed ...»

Date:07 January 2022 | Category:Health

12.Chat with Dr Odile de Comarmond:
‘I worked with my heart, diligently and my focus was on the children of Seychelles’   After 44 years, Dr Odile de Comarmond retires from the Ministry of Education. She leaves her position with her head held high after accomplishing ...»

Date:07 January 2022 | Category:Domestic

13.Elderly residents from different homes gifted with new glasses for the New Year
A total of 12 residents from the Pointe Larue, English River and Plaisance homes for the elderly whose glasses were pending, on Sunday January 2 received a very precious gift each – a new pair of glasses after free eye ...»

Date:06 January 2022 | Category:Domestic

14.Meet Maria, an artisan creating wearable art in the form of hand-painted wooden earrings
Today we meet Maria Vidot and learn about how she applies acrylic paint to wooden blanks of various shapes, and then transforms them into wearable art in the form of unique, hand-painted wooden earrings.     Seychelles NATION: Tell us ...»

Date:06 January 2022 | Category:Domestic

15.Anglican Bishop: The Rt. Revd. James R. Wong Yin Song’s New Year message
‘A new year is a new beginning, a new creation’   “Greetings to you my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. “As we enter New Year 2022, we turn the page of year 2021. A difficult year strained by hardship ...»

Date:31 December 2021 | Category:Domestic

16.Omicron variant suspected in surge of Covid-19 cases
The Omicron variant is being suspected as the cause following the surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in the country over the past week. It was Public Health Commissioner, Dr Jude Gedeon, who made the statement during an urgent ...»

Date:31 December 2021 | Category:Domestic

17.Profile of Florida Bijoux
‘My biggest challenge has been to ensure that children are protected’   Considered one of the longest-serving health professionals with vast experience and specialist knowledge, Florida Bijoux describes herself as a hardworking and optimistic person who believes that challenges with ...»

Date:31 December 2021 | Category:Education

18.Year 2021 news highlights
As we come to the end of 2021, Seychelles NATION presents its readers with a month-by-month summary of some of the local news that have marked this eventful year.   January   1.1.21: The first baby to be ...»

Date:31 December 2021 | Category:Domestic

19.Health - Juggling science and realism through an interminable pandemic
Although the link between the two has always existed, the intricate nexus between health and the economy is more evident now with this two-year-old and never-seeming-to-end Covid-19 pandemic. In the health field, the responsible ministry has had to find its ...»

Date:31 December 2021 | Category:Health

20.Local sports once again halted by Covid-19 pandemic, interesting results on international front
For a second consecutive year, sports in Seychelles were again halted in 2021 due to health restrictions as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. It was only during the second half of the year that sports activities were allowed, ...»

Date:31 December 2021 | Category:Sport