1.Seychelles closes its borders to Europe as fourth COVID-19 case is detected
By Elsie Pointe   In its effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect its citizens, Seychelles has extended its travel restrictions to include the European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland as well as the French departments of Reunion and ...»

Date:17 March 2020 | Category:Domestic

2.‘There’s enough basic goods in stock,” STC reassures public amid panic buying
As retail and wholesale outlets are overwhelmed with the army of people panic buying in light of the measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seychelles Trading Company Ltd (STC) yesterday assured the public that the primary distributor of basic goods ...»

Date:17 March 2020 | Category:Domestic

3.World Social Work Day 2020
‘Be true and faithful to your profession,’ minister tells social workers   The Minister for Family Affairs, Mitcy Larue, has urged all social workers to remain true and faithful to their profession in promoting the importance of human relationships ...»

Date:17 March 2020 | Category:Domestic

4.Seychelles records three positive cases of COVID-19
By Christophe Zialor   Seychelles has so far recorded three positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). Two cases were confirmed on Saturday March 14, 2020 following tests conducted on a Seychellois couple who had arrived from Italy on Wednesday March 11, ...»

Date:16 March 2020 | Category:Domestic

5.Detection of coronavirus in Seychelles
One Seychelles calls for urgent dialogue between country’s leaders to address situation   One Seychelles has called for an open dialogue between the head of State, leaders of the various political parties and relevant authorities to address jointly the risks ...»

Date:16 March 2020 | Category:Politics

6.Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission
Perpetrators urged to come forward and admit their wrongdoing   To the satisfaction of many who had been concerned about the large number of closed sessions recently, the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission yesterday held 6 open sessions. The ...»

Date:14 March 2020 | Category:Domestic

7.Football: SeyPearl Premier League
Northern Dynamo halt league leaders St Michel’s progress   Northern Dynamo halted league leaders St Michel’s charge to the SeyPearl Premier League title with a hard fought 1-0 victory at Stad Linite on Thursday afternoon. Northern Dynamo were eager to ...»

Date:14 March 2020 | Category:Sport

8.Seychelles 2020 OECD Tax Policy Review recommends business tax on core sectors
High-ranking officials and representatives of private sector entities assembled at the Savoy Resort & Spa, Beau Vallon yesterday for the official launch of the Seychelles 2020 OECD Tax Policy Review, an event co-hosted by the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment ...»

Date:13 March 2020 | Category:Domestic

9.Despite recent reforms, Seychelles needs a fairer and more sustainable tax system, says OECD
Despite significant tax reforms in recent years, Seychelles’ tax system needs to be fairer and more sustainable, in particular through a rebalancing of its business tax, according to a new OECD report. ‘OECD Tax Policy Reviews: Seychelles 2020’ provides an ...»

Date:13 March 2020 | Category:Sport

10.Public Health Authority issues new travel and health advisory update about COVID-19
As of March 10, 2020, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has exceeded 113,000 in 104 different countries, twice the number of countries than one week ago. About 60% of confirmed cases have already recovered. Total number of ...»

Date:12 March 2020 | Category:Health

11.Stop the decline of our nation
Our nation is declining too fast. Yet we have today in Seychelles sufficient trained and qualified Seychellois who can make Seychelles a very prosperous country. Our politicians insist on taking a begging bowl to our neighbours for us to make ...»

Date:10 March 2020 | Category:Domestic

12.President signs AML/CFT and Beneficial Ownership bills into law
Less than 24 hours after the National Assembly approved the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and the Beneficial Ownership bills on Wednesday, President Danny Faure yesterday afternoon signed the bills into law. Now fully fledged laws, ...»

Date:06 March 2020 | Category:Presidency

13.Anse Boileau primary pupils sent home early as school grounds flood
Several areas were flooded yesterday as a result of the heavy rainfall that swept the country and like always the flood-prone Anse Boileau school was not spared and due to this students were sent home. A team from the Ministry ...»

Date:06 March 2020 | Category:Education

14.Coronavirus disease: Local doctor highlights importance of social responsibility
• “If you’re showing similar symptoms, stay home and call 141 for guidance & assistance”   With the current outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Dr Miodrag Todorovic, founder of Panafricare Clinic, has called upon all members of the local ...»

Date:06 March 2020 | Category:Health

15.Seychelles Women and Sports Association – Women’s Day Fun Run
Swasa calls off fun run as part of COVID-19 safety measures   As part of the safety measures set up by the department of health to prevent the outbreak of the coronaviruses, the scheduled fun-run to commemorate the International Women’s ...»

Date:06 March 2020 | Category:Sport

16.Is my menstrual cycle normal?
Menstruation is an important part of a women’s life. Most women experience a monthly menstruation cycle during her reproductive age. Cycles continue from the day that she starts her menstruation (menarche/puberty) till the day that it stops (menopause). Menstruation simply ...»

Date:05 March 2020 | Category:Health

17.In the National Assembly
Parliament approves anti-money laundering, beneficial ownership bills   Following two days of discussions and examination, the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financial Terrorism (AML/CFT) bill was approved by the National Assembly and is waiting to be assented into law. The AML/CFT ...»

Date:05 March 2020 | Category:National Assembly

18.Health department updates on COVID-19
As of February, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is 82,756 in 51 countries. About 40% have already recovered and the remaining are awaiting recovery. Since the last update on February 25, several countries have registered a surge ...»

Date:03 March 2020 | Category:Health

19.Volleyball
Cable & Wireless Seychelles renews its support for Neo Volleyball Club   After twelve years, the partnership between local telecommunication company Cable & Wireless and the Neo Volleyball Club is still going strong with the former still extending its arm ...»

Date:03 March 2020 | Category:Sport

20.YCA surveys in the Vallée de Mai suggest that baiting has reduced numbers of ants
The yellow crazy ant (YCA) is an invasive alien species and causes significant impacts on the native wildlife of the Vallée de Mai. The Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) responded to this threat by setting up a dedicated YCA taskforce earlier ...»

Date:02 March 2020 | Category:Environment