1.Seychelles’ anti-corruption efforts get boost from EU
The Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles, the body working to combat corruption in the country, has received a helping hand from the European Union through a service contract for technical support. The technical support will come in the way of three ...»

Date:28 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

2.Cricket - Gran Kaz Kings claim Vijay Cup
 .Mahe Strikers win SCA Junior League   On a warm Saturday afternoon (November 23), the Junior League T10 Tournament, play-offs were underway at the new Perseverance ground. In the first semifinal, Mahe Strikers batted first against the Island Heroes. ...»

Date:28 November 2019 | Category:Sport

3.More witnesses appear before the Truth, Reconciliation, National Unity Commission
More witnesses appeared before the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) yesterday to share what they know in different cases related to the coup d’etat including several cases of deaths and disappearances. Two witnesses – Guy Roucou and Donatien ...»

Date:27 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

4.Homeopathy – a natural treatment option readily available in Seychelles
While for the majority of people visiting a doctor for the slightest ailments like a cold, sore throat or fever is the most normal thing to do, there is a significant number of people who would opt for homeopathic remedies ...»

Date:25 November 2019 | Category:Health

5.Practical Positive Parenting – some thoughts to share (PART 1)
‘No one can tell you how to raise your children, you can only help yourself’   With all the talk about corporal punishment and laws protecting the child, Seychelles NATION contacted Lucy Barois, head teacher of the Children’s House, Bel ...»

Date:23 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

6.Deaths of Kenyan security officer and Wellington Bonne
Autopsy results reveal ‘severe intoxication’ and ‘asphyxia’ respectively as causes of death   The police have reported that autopsy carried out on Wellington Bonne of Sans Souci whose body was found floating in the small river by the Unity House ...»

Date:22 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

7.Family Affairs Minister Mitcy Larue’s message to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20
‘A global pledge for every child, every right’   “The 30thanniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child is a unique opportunity to assess the status of child rights and take measures to strengthen awareness, understanding and the ...»

Date:20 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

8.Spotlight on Channel Alphonse, a hard of hearing arts and craft instructor
‘I want other disabled men to be more like me, be more independent’   The International Men’s Day is commemorated worldwide to shine a spotlight on men who are making a positive difference and to raise awareness of issues that ...»

Date:20 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

9.Volleyball: Land Marine Cup Finals
New champs crowned   New champions in all four divisions of the Land Marine Cup were crowned on Saturday at the Palais des Sports. Land Marine managing director Hughes Adam was on hand to present the prizes to the winners ...»

Date:18 November 2019 | Category:Sport

10.Seychelles Golf Club Championship 2019
Jean-Baptiste retains his crown after a close battle   The build-up to the annual Club Championship for the Seychelles Golf Club finally came to fruition during the first weekend of November with a three-day gruelling battle of concentration, skill and ...»

Date:16 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

11.World Diabetes Day
Diabetes concerns every family   This year’s World Diabetes Day was commemorated by the Ministry of Health with a day of activities to raise awareness about diabetes care and management. World Diabetes Day was initiated in 1991 in response to ...»

Date:15 November 2019 | Category:Health

12.Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission
Sibling, friend shed more light on Simon Desnousse’s death   In the 28th hearing of the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) yesterday, Jean-Marc Fostel as the complainant in case 0079 claimed that he was unlawfully detained by the ...»

Date:14 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

13.Pointe Larue students benefit from new sporting facilities
The students of Pointe Larue school will be able to enjoy their brand new mini stadium and changing room that has been constructed under a donation from the embassy of the People’s Republic of China. The handover of the facilities ...»

Date:14 November 2019 | Category:Education

14.Civil society celebrates 30th anniversary
Ceps House project launched   The Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (Ceps) on Saturday celebrated 30 years of existence as the civil society platform – 25 years as Lungos (Liaison Unit for Non-governmental Organisations) and 5 years as Ceps. To mark ...»

Date:11 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

15.Football: SeyPearl Premier league
A weekend of draws   The weekend matches mostly ended in draws with goals at a premium. League leaders La Passe shared the spoils in a goalless draw with Red Star Defence Forces at Stad Linite on Saturday afternoon while ...»

Date:11 November 2019 | Category:Sport

16.Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission
Eight testify before Commission at yesterday’s hearing   Eight people appeared before the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) yesterday to give testimonies with regard to various cases relating to disappearances, malicious arrest, land acquisition issues, mis-treatment of soldiers ...»

Date:07 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

17.Second Seychelles fashion show promises to be bigger than last year’s
Twenty foreign fashion designers from South Africa, United States, Qatar, Malawi, Nigeria, Congo, Indonesia and Guyana are expected to participate in the second Seychelles Fashion Week which will take place between November 25 and December 1. A further six local ...»

Date:07 November 2019 | Category:Domestic

18.Basketball: FIBA 3x3 U18 Africa Cups 2019
Who rules sports in the country?   Seychelles NATION has learned that the country will be represented at the first International Basketball Federation (Fiba) 3x3 Africa Cup for the under-18 which will take place in Kampala, Uganda from November 8-10. ...»

Date:07 November 2019 | Category:Sport

19.Newly appointed Japan ambassador to Seychelles accredited
Newly appointed Japan Ambassador to Seychelles, Ryoichi Horie, presented his credentials to President Danny Faure in a brief meet at State House yesterday. They discussed key areas of cooperation between the two countries, notably in the blue economy sector, maritime ...»

Date:06 November 2019 | Category:Presidency

20.Officers get better insight into Access to Information Act
Information officers working in government ministries and other government affiliated bodies are now better prepared to provide the public with information they want from government, after attending a training session to learn more about the Access to Information (ATI) Act. ...»

Date:06 November 2019 | Category:Domestic