1.  TRNUC hears from one complainant in open session
Regis Francourt was the only complainant to appear before the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission, in open and closed sessions, in Case 0370, yesterday morning. In the first half open session, Mr Francourt, who was accompanied by his son, ...»

Date:17 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

2.The phantom ‘Grey Lady’
This is the amazing but true story of the phantom ‘Grey Lady’ who was known as Lady Grey in her day; but who now inhabits one of the towers of Lulworth Castle; is a local tale that unwittingly involved my ...»

Date:17 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

3.International Day of Democracy   A reflection from Seychelles Human Rights Commission
Celebrated on September 15 annually, the International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. In simple terms, democracy focuses on how societies select those who will hold power. The values of freedom, ...»

Date:15 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

4.Football   SFF runs training for local elite referees
The Seychelles Football Federation in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, is organising a week-long referees’ training for its elite referees. The aim of the training is to help the local referees upgrade their knowledge and interpretation of ...»

Date:14 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

5.Football
SFF runs training for local elite referees   The Seychelles Football Federation in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, is organising a week-long referees’ training for its elite referees. The aim of the training is to help the ...»

Date:14 September 2021 | Category:Sport

6.Single parenting
Raising children as a single parent is different in many ways from parenting in a two-parent household. While some people choose single parenting others have it forced upon them.   How is single parenting different? Single parents are more likely ...»

Date:11 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

7.Some reflections on ‘single parenting’  
According to UN Women, globally, there are more than 100 million mothers, single-handedly raising their children. According to Progress of the World’s Women 2019-2020, many are in their prime working years, aged 25-54, and must somehow manage a full day ...»

Date:11 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

8.Prison Service Week activities
Prison department lends a hand to Nature Seychelles   The Seychelles Prison Service (SPS) yesterday continued its Prison Service Week activities with a seaside channel cleanup at the Nature Seychelles site at Roche Caiman. Kicking off just before 9.30am, ...»

Date:10 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

9.Pharmaceuticals: Over-the-counter remedies for hand dermatitis
In the following interview with Zarine Udwadia-Durup, pharmacist at Behram’s Plaisance Pharmacy, we learn about some over-the-counter remedies which may provide symptomatic relief for hand dermatitis. We also learn about any contraindications associated with some of these medications.   Seychelles ...»

Date:10 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

10.An early start for coral reef conservation
Nature Seychelles’ Reef Rescuers held an engaging workshop – dubbed the ‘Junior Reef Rescuers’ – for a group of young children on Praslin island recently to help create the next generation of coral reefs practitioners in Seychelles. Seven animated kids ...»

Date:10 September 2021 | Category:Environment

11.Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission – Hearing Number 196
Grieving brother seeks closure in mysterious disappearance of Francis Monchouguy   On behalf of the Monchouguy family, Rodney Monchouguy appeared in open session of the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) yesterday in case 0458, sharing the family’s ordeal ...»

Date:10 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

12.TRNUC hears more on land acquisition
The Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission yesterday heard from two complainants and one witness in open session in relation to cases of land acquisition and exorcism.   Case 0280 - Allen Hoareau Allen Hoareau was before the commission to ...»

Date:08 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

13.SIAD 2020 graduation ceremony
Eric Albert clinches President’s Cup Eric Albert has clinched the prestigious President’s Cup for being the most outstanding performer at the Seychelles Institute of Art and Design (SIAD) for 2020. He was among fifty-five students who graduated in a ceremony ...»

Date:04 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

14.Public react to imminent hike in bus fare
On Thursday, September 3, the parent ministry of the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation announced an increase in bus fare, effective next month. Minister for Transport, Antony Derjacques, declared that the present fare of R7 would increase to R10 for smart ...»

Date:04 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

15.Minister Radegonde meets the Seychelles Taxi Operators Association
As it has been previously the case, the main constraints of the local licenced taxi drivers is that they are still being robbed of their daily bread by some well-connected people who are receiving the support from wealthy individuals and ...»

Date:03 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

16.Strolling through Seychelles heritage
The Seychelles National Museum of History transports you 250 years into the past, giving you a taste of the islands’ rich creole heritage. One has not truly uncovered the beauty of the Seychelles Islands until one has explored the archipelago’s ...»

Date:02 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

17.Minister Joubert takes part in virtual Sids food solution forum  
Digitalisation and innovation is the theme chosen for a virtual food solution forum hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations underway since yesterday. Seychelles Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Flavien Joubert, along with other ...»

Date:01 September 2021 | Category:Domestic

18.Tourism minister praises small establishments  
Many small tourism accommodation providers are presenting top quality products, paying close attention to detail and operating on 5-star standards. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, made this remark on Friday during a visit of small establishments ...»

Date:30 August 2021 | Category:Domestic

19.Do two swallows signal spring?   By Coen Van Wyk  
There are signs of spring in Africa these days. Democracy seems to be breaking out with the public vote overturning long-held regimes. But does this herald in a new season or is it “two steps forward, one back”? After five ...»

Date:28 August 2021 | Category:Domestic

20.Seafarers satisfied with ongoing effort to settle their compensation with the EU
Seychellois seafarers who were engaged in employment on fishing vessels from European Union countries, will receive all or part of compensations owed to them by the union by the end of this year, Minister Jean François Ferrari has reassured them. ...»

Date:27 August 2021 | Category:Fisheries and Agriculture