1.Facts & myths about Covid-19
There are many misconceptions and misinformation about Covid-19 that may prevent a person from taking necessary measures to reduce and/or stop the spread of the virus. Below are some of the myths associated with the virus and the facts that ...»

Date:05 July 2021 | Category:Domestic

2.Dialysis patients urged to get vaccinated as an additional layer of protection against Covid-19
Covid-19 related-deaths stood at 71 as of Thursday July 1, 2021. According to the Health Care Agency, all the patients had underlying medical conditions which lowered their immunity from the virus. Out of the total number of deaths, three were ...»

Date:03 July 2021 | Category:Domestic

3.Danny Faure Foundation congratulates SIF on 50th anniversary of Aldabra's Research Station
The Danny Faure Foundation has extended its congratulations to the Seychelles Island Foundation’s Aldabra research station as it celebrates 50 years of conservation success and scientific excellence, since its establishment by the Royal Society of London. “The scientific work of ...»

Date:01 July 2021 | Category:Domestic

4.Elevating the SMME sector is key to ensuring long-term economic viability in Africa
Despite commendable efforts and interventions by various state and private sector entities, there is no silver bullet to how economies across Africa and the small and medium enterprise sector will recover from the global health pandemic. Across the continent, we ...»

Date:01 July 2021 | Category:Domestic

5.Fishermen caught using illegal net to catch 98 juvenile sharks
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) has reported that it has seized a total of 20kg of 98 different species of juvenile sharks caught illegally through fishing nets by three local fishermen. Speaking to the media at SFA’s Providence Fishing Port, ...»

Date:01 July 2021 | Category:Fisheries and Agriculture

6.President calls for solidarity and unity on country’s National Day
By Laura Pillay   President Wavel Ramkalawan yesterday launched an appeal to individual citizens to have solidarity, to unify, support one another and to love Seychelles, in order to overcome and surmount the challenges and difficulties presented by the Covid-19 ...»

Date:30 June 2021 | Category:Presidency

7.Former chief editor and director Rene Morel
‘Seychelles NATION is a good source for facts, a credible source of history’   We cannot celebrate our 45th anniversary without talking to Rene Morel who joined the then Government Information Services on the eve of the country’s independence. He ...»

Date:28 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

8.Seychelles NATION provides an avenue for career development for its employees
While Seychelles NATION asthe national daily newspaper relies on a team of dedicated people with diverse skills and talents to be produced every day, at the same time many have gained experience and left while several others have availed of ...»

Date:28 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

9.President Ramkalawan receives ex-Minister Alain St Ange at State House
“As a Seychellois, I will always contribute towards the industrial development of my country, especially the tourism industry which is the number one pillar of our economy,” former tourism minister Alain St Ange has said. He was speaking yesterday ...»

Date:26 June 2021 | Category:Presidency

10.Virtual talk on the 1811 to 1976 period
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Seychelles’ Independence Day (1976-2021), historian Tony Mathiot conducted a virtual talk spanning the period 1811 to 1976 at the National Museum. Why this conference? Mr Mathiot explained that this conference is to talk about ...»

Date:22 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

11.MNA pushing project to turn ‘When She Comes’ trail into shining star of Glacis
Following a preliminary meeting with Mayor of Victoria David Andre, the Seychelles Heritage Foundation and district authorities representing Glacis, a delegation including member of the National Assembly for Glacis, Regina Esparon, conducted a visit on Saturday to the ‘When She ...»

Date:21 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

12.Veteran and upcoming artists collaborate to host joint art exhibition
The walls of the Carrefour des Arts arts gallery in Victoria presently bears testament of the perfect collaboration between veteran artist Nigel Henri and upcoming young blood in the business Terry Moncherry through a joint expo, officially opened on Tuesday ...»

Date:21 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

13.In the National Assembly
Ted Barbé confirmed as new Commissioner of Police   Promises a more proactive police force   Following a long morning session of questions and answers yesterday, the National Assembly voted in favour to confirm Ted Barbé in the post of ...»

Date:17 June 2021 | Category:National Assembly

14.In the National Assembly
R58.97 million spent from Covid-19 Fund   A sum of R58.97 million has been spent from the Covid-19 Fund up to May 28, 2021 and the current balance stands at R19.74 million, Minister Naadir Hassan has told ...»

Date:16 June 2021 | Category:National Assembly

15.25th IOTC meeting results satisfactory
By Laura Pillay   The 25th meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) held between June 7 and June 11 proved to be beneficial for Seychelles, with a new resolution requiring the fisheries-dependent state to reduce catch of yellowfin ...»

Date:15 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

16.In the Supreme Court
Shawn Julie gets 14 years for human trafficking and possession of explicit photos   Shawn Julie has been convicted on his own guilty pleas to 37 counts of human trafficking and will serve a total of 14 years behind bars. ...»

Date:15 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

17.Red Cross Seychelles rewards blood donors
Every year, World Blood Donor Day is observed on June 14 to raise awareness about the need to donate blood regularly to increase the availability of safe blood and its products for patients in need. This day is also an ...»

Date:15 June 2021 | Category:Health

18.Miss Seychelles reaches out to semi-orphans
Kelly-Mary Annette, Seychelles’ reigning Miss Seychelles, was officially crowned on December 9, 2020, after having won over the hearts of the judges and Seychellois public with her charming smile, and humble nature. Annette, who hails from Pointe Larue, strongly believes ...»

Date:10 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

19.Ocean Day 2021 – Saving Seychelles seas
Scattered off the East coast of Africa, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, are the Seychelles Islands guarding one of its most prized possessions – its ocean. Surrounded by turquoise waters and vibrant marine life, it is no wonder ...»

Date:10 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

20.Red Cross Seychelles urges Seychellois to help Madagascar
The Red Cross Society of Seychelles (RCSS) is urging Seychellois to contribute towards a disaster fund that has been set up to help famine-stricken Madagascar. The appeal was launched yesterday through a press conference. Madagascar is currently going through what ...»

Date:09 June 2021 | Category:Domestic