April 29
Seychelles: Work Expected to Begin On Natural Disaster Mitigation Plans for Seychelles
Seychelles News Agency
Work is expected to begin this week on the natural disaster mitigation plans for Seychelles around the main island of Mahe following recommendations from experts from Switzerland… Read more »
Seychelles: First-Ever Seychelles Coral Festival Draws Attention to Importance of Protection
Seychelles News Agency
The first-ever Seychelles Coral Festival was held recently by the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) to share information about corals and the different projects… Read more »
April 24
Seychelles: Greenpeace Teams Up With University of Seychelles for Seagrass Research Onboard Rainbow Warrior
Seychelles News Agency
The Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, arrived in Port Victoria in Seychelles after a week-long expedition with a team of scientists and students from the University of… Read more »
Seychelles: ' La Digue Island Set to Offer New Tourist Attractions, Including Horses
Seychelles News Agency
The L'Union Estate management is exploring the possibility of offering equestrian services at the L'Union Estate Park on La Digue, Seychelles' third most populated island, and an… Read more »
April 23
Seychelles: Seychellois Boxer Joshua Cousin Wins Gold At Mandela African Boxing Cup
Seychelles News Agency
Seychellois boxer Joshua Cousin has claimed a gold medal at the first-ever Mandela African Boxing Cup, after beating his opponent in the final on Sunday. Read more »
East Africa: Seychelles' National IP Strategy Under Development, Says Trade Official
Seychelles News Agency
A national strategy for intellectual property (IP) is currently being developed for Seychelles and once completed it is expected to guide all application of the law and policies… Read more »
April 22
Seychelles: Rising Up for Sids Digital Transformation
UNDP
Mauritius and Seychelles are well positioned to leverage their enviable digital assets Read more »
April 21
Seychelles: Blue Whales - First Discovery Near Seychelles in Decades - What Our Study Found [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Blue whales are fascinating animals. At 24-30 metres in length (longer than a basketball court) they are the largest creatures on Earth. They are also among the rarest. Estimates… Read more »
April 18
Seychelles: Govt Offers Reward for Info On Suspected Gas Attacks
Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles' authorities are offering a reward of SCR 100,000 ($7,425) to anyone having credible information on the recent suspected gas attacks and pledge to investigate the… Read more »
April 17
Seychelles: Climate Change - Seychelles' IDC Trying Mitigate Erosion On Outer Islands
Seychelles News Agency
Climate mitigation will play a big role in the strategic plan of the Islands Development Company (IDC) and it is crucial to put adequate measures in place sooner rather than later… Read more »
Seychelles: Our Ocean Conference - Seychelles to Pilot Integration of Ocean Science in School Curriculum
Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles will pilot a project this year that integrates ocean science in its school curriculum, said President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at the heads of state high level… Read more »
April 16
Seychelles: GAEA Seychelles Assesses Healthiness of 15 Rivers On Three Seychelles' Islands
Seychelles News Agency
Developing a freshwater biodiversity information system for long-term conservation and management in Seychelles is a first-of-its-kind project currently being implemented by a… Read more »
April 14
East Africa: Seychelles' Aldabra Atoll Officially Designated As Important Shark and Ray Area
Seychelles News Agency
Aldabra Atoll has officially been designated as an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission… Read more »
April 09
Seychelles: Seychelles' President to Participate in the United Nations Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona
Seychelles News Agency
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will participate in the upcoming United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, in his capacity as one of the Patrons of… Read more »
April 04
Seychelles: Seychelles Agrees to Sign Global MOU On Zero Emission Medium-and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Seychelles News Agency
With the aim to get assistance to help decarbonise the transport sector in Seychelles, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of the Global Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »
April 03
Seychelles: The Netherlands and Seychelles to Work Closely On Fighting Cryptocurrency Crimes
Seychelles News Agency
The Netherlands and Seychelles will work closely on fighting cryptocurrency crimes and a mission from the northwestern European country is expected in the island nation this year,… Read more »