Trudeau’s Liberals to form minority government: Canadian TV projections
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to hold onto power in a nail-biter of a general election Monday, according to television projections. Broadcasters TVA,…
Maritime management, security underpin talks with Seychelles’ president, UK official
Coastal management, renewable energy and maritime security are some of the areas that Seychelles could stand to benefit from the United Kingdom following a meeting…
S. Sudan rebel leader seeks further delay to unity government
South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar said Sunday that he wants to further postpone the formation of a power-sharing government, warning that rushing into the…
Island nation gets a new craft beer: Seychelles Blonde
The craft beer is described as deliciously crisp and delightfully fruity with a hint of biscuity sweetness. The handmade beer is the brainchild of entrepreneur…
5G mobile network coming to Seychelles next year, bringing ultrafast data
Smartphone users in certain areas in Seychelles are expected to get faster internet next year when a local telecommunication company — Intelvision — rolls out…
Liberals, Tories slug it out on last day of Canada election
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Conservative rival Andrew Scheer slugged it out Sunday on the last day of a rancorous election campaign. With…
Contemporary art exhibition Byenal Sesel is opened for Seychellois and foreign artists for the first time
For the first time, the 2020 edition of the biennial contemporary art exhibition will see artworks created by both local and international artists exhibited on…
Britain asks EU for Brexit delay, EU leaders to decide
The British government has sent European Union leaders a request to postpone the date of its departure from the bloc, the president of the European…
President of Seychelles examines how to improve nation’s fundamentals further in UK meeting
How can Seychelles further improve its ranking on the Ibrahim Index of African Governance? That was the focus of a meeting between President Danny Faure…
Increased business expected between Indian Ocean nations Reunion and Seychelles after new agreement
Entrepreneurs from Reunion – a French department in the Indian Ocean – are expected to have better access to the Seychelles’ market after business leaders…
IMF members put off voting change; agree to boost lending capacity
Global finance ministers agreed Friday to double a key pool of money that the International Monetary Fund can use to aid distressed countries but again…
British PM tries to sell Brexit deal to MPs
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Friday seek to sell his Brexit deal to sceptical MPs, as he returns home fresh from an EU…
Seychelles ranks 3rd in Africa for internet penetration, is pushing for more connectivity
An article published in The Guardian highlighted that Seychelles is ranked third in Africa for internet penetration. The island nation’s 70 percent penetration places it…
Climate change-induced flooding forces seawall in Seychelles to be rebuilt
A seawall is being rebuilt in the western district of Anse Boileau to tackle flooding during high tides and heavy rain in the area, an…
Turkey, US agree on Syria ceasefire to force Kurdish fighters’ withdrawal
Turkey has agreed to suspend its Syria offensive for five days and will end the assault if Kurdish-led forces withdraw from a safe zone along…