UK looks to climate action with Australia’s new PM
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday congratulated Anthony Albanese on his election as Australia’s new leader, vowing to work together on trade, military ties…
Seychelles’ President reopens doors to State House for visitors
Visitors to Seychelles will be able to visit the building which houses the Office of the President as the State House, a historical monument built…
French father and son plant endemic trees in Seychelles to offset carbon footprint for island holiday
A French father and his son decided to plant endemic trees along one of Seychelles’ nature trails despite drizzling rain and fog at the Salazi, Sans…
Biden, Yoon signal expanded military drills due to N. Korea ‘threat’
US President Joe Biden and South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk-yeol signalled Saturday an expanded military presence in response to the “threat” from North Korea,…
Seychelles reconnects with Arabian travel market at global event in Dubai
With the aim to reconnect, network and build further business ties with various travel industry entities, a team from Tourism Seychelles – the marketing arm…
Ukraine steelworks troops surrender as Russian soldier says sorry
Russia said Thursday that 1,730 Ukrainian soldiers had surrendered this week at Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant, after a desperate battle that has become emblematic of…
Rare monkeypox outbreaks detected in N.America, Europe
Health authorities in North America and Europe have detected dozens of suspected or confirmed cases of monkeypox since early May, sparking concern the disease endemic…
Cocaine smuggling: Tanzanian drug mule sentenced to 9 years in prison in Seychelles
A 52-year-old Tanzanian man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for the importation of a controlled drug, the Anti-Narcotics Bureau (ANB) said on…
UN country team meets in Seychelles to discuss national development priorities
Seychelles’ ministers and a United Nations Country Team (UNCT) discussed issues of priorities in the various sectors of the government in a multi-sector policy dialogue…
UN urges Ukraine grain release, World Bank pledges extra $12 bn
The UN warned Wednesday that a growing global food crisis could last years if it goes unchecked, as the World Bank announced an additional $12…
‘Missing $50m case’: ACCS changes charges against 2 accused and drops charges against 3, pending agreement
The Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles (ACCS) on Thursday filed amended charges for money laundering against businessman Mukesh Valabji and former First Lady Sarah Zarqhani Rene, and dropped…
Hopes fade for trapped miners in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s government said Friday that rescue teams were struggling to pump out water from a flooded mine where eight miners have been missing for…
Illegal fishing: Sri Lankan boat caught in Seychelles’ waters, crew to appear in court on May 27
The crew of a Sri Lankan vessel caught on suspicion of illegal fishing in Seychelles’ waters is expected to appear in court on May 27….
Pollution behind 1 in 6 global deaths in 2019: study
Pollution caused some 9 million people to die prematurely in 2019, according to a new global report published Wednesday, with experts raising alarm over increasing…
Seychelles’ parks authority renews agreement for international research on bats and giant tortoises
Seychelles will get more international assistance in its research into bats and giant tortoises under a renewed agreement with the Green Teen Team Foundation (GTTF) and…