Government reintroduces livestock subsidies for registered farmers
Livestock subsidies have returned for registered farmers after the government approved a new support package for the sector. Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy Wallace Cosgrow announced the measures…
Absa appoints Venus Hampinda as Managing Director of Absa Bank Seychelles
Absa Group Limited has appointed Venus Hampinda as the new Managing Director of Absa Bank Seychelles. She will assume the role on 1 September 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Hampinda…
Fuel price hike sparks panic buying as opposition accuses government of masking increase
A large number of drivers rushed to petrol stations across Seychelles on Thursday afternoon after the government announced higher fuel prices. The rush followed a government announcement made hours before…
Opposition accuses government of failing to assess cost of delayed EU fisheries agreement
The implementation of the new fisheries agreement between Seychelles and the European Union came under scrutiny in the National Assembly. This happened after the Leader of the Opposition, Bernard Georges,…
Government terminates contract of Seychelles’ most qualified senior nurse
One of the Seychelles Hospital’s senior nurses has received notice that the government will terminate her employment contract before its scheduled end date. Dr Gyllian Mein received a letter from…
Grand Police hotel development reignites public debate in Seychelles
A proposed hotel development at Grand Police has reignited public debate and raised concerns about the project’s environmental impact. Stakeholders attended a meeting and site visit as part of the…
Controversial SBC law receives President Herminie’s approval despite criticism
President Dr Patrick Herminie has signed the new Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) Act into law despite concerns from local and international organisations about its impact on the broadcaster’s independence. The…
CAA, Described as Seychelles’ ‘Most Politicised’ Authority, Opens Attorney General Applications
The Constitutional Appointments Authority has advertised the post of Attorney General weeks after President Patrick Herminie questioned the body’s purpose and described it as one of the country’s most politicised…
SBC Chief Says He Faced Most Threats and Pressure in Last Seven Months Under United Seychelles Administration
After serving nearly nine years as chief executive of the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), Berard Dupres says he has faced the most threats, insults and pressure during the past six…
Ministry Investigates Leak of Unapproved Presidential Citation Following National Day Ceremony
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora says it is reviewing how an unapproved draft of a Presidential Citation entered the public domain. This follows the Golden Jubilee National…