Anglican Church faces split as Rev Simon Fred moves to form new church
Rev Simon Fred has announced plans to register a new church after the Anglican Diocese of Seychelles withdrew his ministerial licence. The development follows several months of disagreement between Rev…
Explosion-Like Sound Heard as Two Seychelles Coast Guard Officers Go Missing at Sea
Two Seychelles Coast Guard officers remain missing at sea following an operation to sink an old dhow used by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for training…
SCR14.83M BOMBSHELL: Five Inquiries Carry Multi-Million-Rupee Price Tag
The Seychelles government has budgeted SCR14.83 million for five commissions and boards of inquiry, the National Assembly has heard. The figure includes payments to commissioners appointed to investigate several matters.…
“If You Cannot Do Your Job, Resign and Go Home”: Opposition Leader Challenges Minister
The third and final parliamentary trimester of 2026 opened with questions over a buggy registered under State House. Leader of the Opposition Bernard Georges raised the issue through a Private…
Absa reaffirms commitment to Seychelles’ economic development
Absa has held talks with Seychelles’ government on investment, business growth and the country’s economic priorities. President Dr Patrick Herminie and Finance Minister Pierre Laporte met an Absa Group delegation…
After 14 years at the helm, Caroline Abel resigns as Central Bank Governor
Caroline Abel has resigned as Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS). Ms Abel tendered her resignation to President Patrick Herminie on 3 September 2026. Her resignation will take…
Sabino vows to uphold rule of law as he takes office as Attorney General
Divino Junior Sabino has been sworn in as the new Attorney General of Seychelles. Mr Sabino took the oaths of allegiance and office at State House on Tuesday afternoon. “I,…
Seychelles begins second assessment of health security capacity
Seychelles has begun its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE), which will assess the country’s preparedness for infectious disease threats. The five-day assessment opened at the Savoy Hotel on 31 August…
Nichol Esparon and Kerine Savy win inaugural Gran Kaz darts tournament
Nichol Esparon and Kerine Savy emerged as the top performers at the inaugural Gran Kaz darts tournament. The competition took place on Friday, 28 August, at Rugby House at Stad…
New courier service to handle Shein parcels in Seychelles
Celero Seychelles will take over courier delivery services for Speedaf and Aramex from 23 August 2026. The new courier will therefore handle parcels from Shein and AliExpress, alongside Seychelles Postal…