Rare good news from COVID-19: Other health ailments in Seychelles have decreased
Ailments such as respiratory disease and stomach flu have decreased in Seychelles during the COVID-19 era thanks to the social distancing and good hygiene practised…
Pandemic puts up to 86mn children at risk of poverty: study
The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic could push as many as 86 million more children into poverty by the end of 2020, a joint…
4 interesting facts about Seychelles’ Venn Town, island’s first school
On March 20, 1876, Venn’s Town, the first educational institution for the children of liberated slaves, was officially opened in Seychelles. Located up the hills…
Seychelles will bounce back but now needs to prepare to reopen, former tourism minister says
Seychelles – 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean – is a dream destination with abundant sunshine, powdery white beaches, crystal clear turquoise water, fresh…
US passes dire milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths
Unthinkable just a few months ago, the United States on Wednesday surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, as the pandemic tightened its grip…
Fighting COVID: Seychellois authorities requiring ‘safe tourism certificate’ before businesses re-open
Tourism businesses in Seychelles will need to meet a set of criteria to help stop the spread of COVID-19 before welcoming visitors to their establishments…
More peacekeeping operations, fewer troops in 2019: report
The number of international peacekeeping missions rose slightly in 2019, but the number of personnel deployed continued to decline, researchers said Wednesday. The number of…
As Seychelles re-opens, private jets allowed back first, with strict controls
The Seychelles’ international airport will resume commercial operations next week and according to health authorities will allow only visitors travelling on private jets and chartered…
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the…
Seychelles’ political and business leaders seek employment solutions in face of COVID-19
High-level discussions chaired by Seychelles’ President Danny Faure continue to seek better options for employees, employers and businesses faced with difficulties and uncertainties due to…
Madagascar sends troops, doctors to virus-hit eastern town
Madagascar’s government has announced it will dispatch troops and doctors to an eastern town after several bodies were found in the streets and where two…
WHO suspends trials of hydroxychloroquine as virus treatment
The World Health Organization said on Monday it had temporarily suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for coronavirus. The decision came after…
Maurice: deux nouveaux cas de Covid après près d’un mois sans contamination
L’île Maurice a enregistré deux nouveaux cas de Covid-19, une première depuis le 26 avril qui concerne deux personnes récemment rapatriées d’Inde et qui avaient…
New island designated for collection of a delicacy in Seychelles: bird eggs
A new island in Seychelles’ archipelago has been designated for the collection of the sooty tern eggs – a seasonal delicacy – for the islanders….
Seychelles Coast Guard gains new powers to fight illegal activity
The Seychelles Coast Guard has new powers to fight illegal activity in the island nation’s waters after a new law came into force. President Danny…