1.Transparent masks for deaf people, sign language users
In order to keep ourselves safe from being infected by the coronavirus, we are being asked to wear face masks. But what about the deaf people in our community who rely on seeing the movement of lips to understand what ...»

Date:20 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

2.Developing long term sustainable growth structures, resilience of Seychelles’ economy
On June 29, 2020 the World Health Organisation warned that ‘… the hard reality is this pandemic is not close to being over. In fact, it is speeding around the world...’ These words speak volumes because they could mean ...»

Date:20 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

3.Meet Bella Rose, curator of the national museum of history
37 years’ worth of history and cultural knowledge of Seychelles   Bella Rose has been working with the National History Museum for over 37 years, making her one of the longest-serving employees at the department of culture and she has ...»

Date:17 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

4.Intelvision donates vital medical equipment to department of health
Local telecom company, Intelvision, yesterday donated 50 hand-held infrared thermometers and five ventilators to the department of health to help in the country’s fight against COVID-19. The batch of medical equipment is the second donation that Intelvision has undertaken in ...»

Date:15 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

5.H Savy Insurance donates hygiene products, stationery to all public schools
H Savy Insurance has made a donation of hand sanitisers, liquid hand wash, wipes and stationary to 25 primary, 11 secondary schools and the School of Advanced Level Studies. This donation of materials worth R136,585 falls under the company’s ...»

Date:15 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

6.New anti-COVID-19 measures come into force as from today at Independence House offices
As from today July 14, a series of new measures will be carried out at the Independence House building where different ministries and public services are located to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 among staff and clients walking in ...»

Date:14 July 2020 | Category:Health

7.21 students graduate in Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture graduation ceremony
Sharon Bonne clinches President’s Cup   Nineteen-year-old Sharon Bonne has clinched the outstanding award or the President’s Cup as well as come out as the overall best performer in the Certificate in Ornamental Horticulture & Landscaping course she followed at ...»

Date:11 July 2020 | Category:Education

8.Letter to the Editor
 ‘The six COVID-19 positive cases confirmed by PHA are not staff members of Seaward company’   Since April 2020, Seaward Co. Pty Ltd, Shipping Agency collectively with the ship owners, Public Health Authority, the department of civil aviation, ports and ...»

Date:11 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

9.Why should we move to per second billing?
What is per second billing? Mobile customers in Seychelles have always been charged on a per minute basis for local calls made from mobile networks. This means that for all calls made by a customer, the duration of the call ...»

Date:10 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

10.Absa Seychelles staff member tests negative following exposure to confirmed COVID-19 case
Absa Bank Seychelles has confirmed that the member of staff at the bank who was exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 case has yesterday tested negative for the virus. “We are relieved at the outcome of this particular case, for our ...»

Date:10 July 2020 | Category:Health

11.Rapid response team meets with President Faure
Members of the rapid response team briefed President Danny Faure on the progress they have made during the first six months dealing with the effects of COVID-19 on the economy. The meeting was held yesterday morning at State House in ...»

Date:09 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

12.Absa Seychelles takes precautionary measures following exposure to confirmed COVID-19 case
Absa Bank Seychelles has confirmed that a member of staff at the bank has been exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 case. The bank, together with the department of health, has taken steps to ensure the safety of all colleagues, customers ...»

Date:09 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

13.Seychelles’ gross international reserves stands at US $588 million
As at July 1, Seychelles’ gross international reserves stands at US $588 million and the country’s net international reserves is US $440 million. The information does not include our reserves but the foreign exchange the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) ...»

Date:04 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

14.Couple overjoyed to be in Seychelles after 102 days in isolation on sailboat in the Maldives
Janneke and Wietze Vanderlaan Kuysters, a Dutch couple who spend their time travelling the world were allowed to sail into Seychelles’ waters a week ago after spending 102 days in isolation on their sailboat ‘Anna Caroline’ in the Maldives due ...»

Date:04 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

15.Health: COVID-19 update
More than 900 people tested so far   To date, the public health laboratory has tested a total of 954 people for the coronavirus using the polymerase chain reaction test. Out of the 954 persons, 47% were suspected cases of ...»

Date:03 July 2020 | Category:Health

16.TRNUC hears more evidence in Marjorie Baker’s murder, Naidoo grilled
The circumstances surrounding the death of popular radio presenter Marjorie Baker were the first to be heard yesterday morning by the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission.   Case 0123: Juan Salaman Juan Salaman had brought the case to the ...»

Date:02 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

17.Meet Seychelles’ young local artists:
A potter inspired by our natural flora & fauna   Zara Albert is a young Seychellois and founder of ‘Seyramics’ where she creates one-of-a-kind, handcrafted ceramic pieces that are mostly inspired by the natural flora and fauna of the Seychelles. ...»

Date:01 July 2020 | Category:Domestic

18.Media, youth and culture committee members learn about data collection
Members of the Media Youth and Culture Committee within the National Assembly have learned more about data collection in Seychelles. This was during a session recently with the deputy chief executive of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Helena Butler-Payette ...»

Date:27 June 2020 | Category:Domestic

19.Police communique Nuisance and noise pollution
The general public are continuously expressing concerns on the way car parks and public places are being used with unnecessary noise affecting residents in many areas where people frequent to socialise and most of the time to have a drink. ...»

Date:27 June 2020 | Category:Domestic

20.Costs increase as La Gogue dam project encounters delays and setbacks
The project to raise the La Gogue dam by six metres and boost its storage capacity has encountered delays and setbacks which have caused an increase in the cost of construction works. The project, which was to be completed by ...»

Date:26 June 2020 | Category:Domestic