1.STC card programme to be phased out on inner islands
The Seychelles Trading Company card programme will be phased out gradually and Praslinois will be the first to move away from the system as the outlet on the island will be closing down on June 15, 2021. In preparation for ...»

Date:08 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

2.Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission Victim forgives perpetrator in open session
For the first time since the start of hearing sessions by the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) in 2019 and to its delight, a perpetrator, Elvis Dingwall, was able to meet up face to face with his victim, ...»

Date:08 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

3.Winding up of former Plantation Club
What decision will President Ramkalawan take?   President Wavel Ramkalawan has already received a copy of the report done by the commission of inquiry into the winding up of the former Plantation Club Resort and will decide what action should ...»

Date:04 June 2021 | Category:Presidency

4.Seychelles and Angola to enhance ties through two accords
Two agreements aimed at reinforcing the relationship between Angola and Seychelles have been signed. The General Cooperation Agreement and the Agreement on the Creation of a Bilateral Commission were signed yesterday on behalf of Seychelles by the Minister for Foreign ...»

Date:02 June 2021 | Category:Domestic

5.National Assembly: Question time
Ministers Francourt and Derjacques address questions   During yesterday’s National Assembly sitting, Minister Patricia Francourt, responsible for employment and social affairs, appeared before the assembly to clarify questions and concerns with regard to her ministry. In relation to Hon. Desheila ...»

Date:02 June 2021 | Category:National Assembly

6.Quitting tips for smokers
Every year, we observe World No Tobacco Day on May 31 to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco and help people quit this harmful habit. This year’s theme for World No Tobacco Day is ‘Quit tobacco to be ...»

Date:01 June 2021 | Category:Health

7.Health minister’s message for World No Tobacco Day
‘Commit to quit’   The Minister for Health, Peggy Vidot, is urging all smokers of all ages to seriously consider quitting their smoking habit and has called on the youth to abstain from starting smoking given that it is hard ...»

Date:31 May 2021 | Category:Health

8.Housing - Part rental policy re-activated
Individuals and families with a housing application and who are living in a rented private house due to social discomfort, can apply for part of their rent to be paid by government now that the latter has re-activated the part ...»

Date:29 May 2021 | Category:Domestic

9.Cabinet considers several legal and policy memoranda
President Wavel Ramkalawan on Wednesday chaired a virtual meeting of the cabinet at which a number of legal and policy memoranda were considered. Cabinet approved amendments to Schedules 4 and 5 of SI 1 of 2015 Revenue Administration (Common Reporting Standard) ...»

Date:28 May 2021 | Category:Domestic

10.Labour situation for Q1 of 2021 More people seeking jobs By Laura Pillay
There has been an increase in the number of jobseekers as well as in the demand for labour, coupled with a decrease in applications for redundancies, for the first quarter of this year. This was revealed in the first press ...»

Date:25 May 2021 | Category:Domestic

11.Labour situation for Q1 of 2021
More people seeking jobs   By Laura Pillay   There has been an increase in the number of jobseekers as well as in the demand for labour, coupled with a decrease in applications for redundancies, for the first quarter of ...»

Date:25 May 2021 | Category:Domestic

12.International Day for Biological Diversity
‘We're part of the solution’   The International Day for Biological Diversity celebrated on May 22 is an annual observance that highlights the importance of biodiversity to our planet and the need to conserve and protect it. To mark the ...»

Date:24 May 2021 | Category:Environment

13.Dental care: Tooth discolouration: causes, prevention and treatment
Many people opt for teeth whitening procedures to treat tooth discolouration and stains, but with so many products and procedures available, there remains a lot of confusion as to which are the safest and most effective methods for both prevention ...»

Date:24 May 2021 | Category:Health

14.Cousin Island warden features in UNWTO’s #MyAfrica Campaign
As part of a social media campaign by UNWTO, Christopher Mahoune, a senior warden on Cousin Island, shared his personal story on his involvement with tourism in order to boost Africa’s potential as a vibrant and diverse tourist destination. The ...»

Date:21 May 2021 | Category:Domestic

15.Chat with the owner of IVC, Shama Amesbury
‘People tend to put Branding and Marketing in the same basket, but a Brand is so much more than just Marketing’   In the aftermath of the pandemic, when our economy is slowly getting back to its feet, many companies ...»

Date:20 May 2021 | Category:Domestic

16.SPTC undertakes measures to mitigate the spread of Covid-19  
Since March 2020, the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) has put in place various measures to ensure the safety and security of its staff and commuters. All procedures and protocols issued by the Public Health Authority, with regard to vigilance, ...»

Date:20 May 2021 | Category:Health

17.6th UN Global Road Safety Week (May 17 – 23, 2021)  
‘Let us all do our part in making Seychelles’ roads the safest’ – Minister Derjacques   “I am truly honoured to be addressing you all today as we step into another exciting week dedicated towards highlighting the importance of road ...»

Date:19 May 2021 | Category:Domestic

18.Interview with Selma Belle
From corporate manager to walking on the brighter side of life   After a successful career in the offshore sector which spanned across a decade, Selma Belle decided to literally and figuratively walk on the brighter side of life with ...»

Date:18 May 2021 | Category:Domestic

19.Land claims dominate yesterday’s TRNUC hearings
The Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) yesterday in open session heard two complaints relating to government acquisition of prime land plots, and one other, in addition to hearing evidence from former government official Dolor Ernesta.   Case 0290: ...»

Date:18 May 2021 | Category:Domestic

20.New online matchmaking service to be launched today
Bouldou.sc is a new company that offers Seychellois an online matchmaking service. Nou metye se trouv lanmour/ Lanmour, konmans par pwente are a few of Bouldou’s slogans and targets. The aim of Bouldou is to help the single adult over 18 ...»

Date:17 May 2021 | Category:Domestic