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TRASS: 15 Years of Successful Terrestrial Restoration in Seychelles The mountains on Praslin, Seychelles’ second most populated island, have been left with many scars after forest fires and erosion over the years and one nature conservation organsation has worked to restore the natural environment for the past 15 years. Dr Victorin Laboudallon told SNA that this […]
Seychelles to host African Optimist Championship “The competition was originally scheduled for September, but due to an issue with the shipping of boats, we had to reschedule to this new date,” said the Chairman of the Seychelles Yachting Association (SYA), Michel Bristol, during a press conference held on Wednesday at the Olympic House.” The […]
New Update – Golty is finally home As Golty Farabeau faced the final stages of his illness, his biggest wish was to return home to Seychelles and be with his loved ones. Despite everyone’s efforts to make it happen, it wasn’t possible. Yesterday, family and friends gathered at Seychelles International Airport to welcome Golty back […]
ICS launches conservation center on Platte Island in the Seychelles Conservation efforts on Seychelles’ Platte Island have received a major boost with the launch of a new conservation center, managed by the Island Conservation Society (ICS). This initiative comes just a year after the Waldorf Astoria Hotel of the Hilton Group opened on the island, […]
Seychelles’ 121-year-old Victoria Clock Tower to be fully refurbished by original manufacturer. One of the island nation’s most iconic features, a landmark among the oldest monuments in the Seychelles’ capital city of Victoria, is set to get a complete refurbishment. The Victoria Clock Tower, dating back to the British colonial era, was erected in memory of Queen […]
Seychelles Tourism Festival 2024 Get ready for the 7th edition of the Seychelles Tourism Festival, running from September 22 to 30! This year’s theme, “Bridging Cultures and Building Futures,” focuses on celebrating cultural tourism. Sunday, September 22: The festival kicks off with an invitation-only launch event in Victoria from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by […]
Seychellois to Need ETIAS for Europe by May 2025 Starting in May 2025, Seychellois travelers, along with those from other visa-free countries, will need to get prior authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before heading to the Schengen Area. This is quite a change for Seychelles since we’ve been enjoying visa-free […]
Seychelles wins 3 medals in sailing competition in Libya Three sailors from Seychelles won one silver medal and two bronze medals at the Benghazi International Sailing Opening Regatta 2024, a prestigious event organised by the Libyan Sailing Federation (LSWF) from August 11 to 14 in Libya. Seychelles participated in the competition with five sailors, namely […]
Join the Hawksbill Turtle Conservation Team on Cousin Island! Nature Seychelles is on the lookout for passionate volunteers to join the Hawksbill Turtle Nesting Season from October 2024 to April 2025 on the stunning Cousin Island Special Reserve. This is a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience in conservation while making a real difference for […]
Seychelles CONFEJES Project Plans Artificial Reef Using Glass Bottles Engaging children in the rich and diverse marine life of Seychelles and its conservation through scuba diving and coral restoration is the goal of a project submitted for funding under CONFEJES this year. This innovative initiative, led by Vicky Durand, is one of 10 projects submitted […]
Air Seychelles to Launch First Flight to Reunion on Dec. 30 Air Seychelles is gearing up for its inaugural flight to Réunion, a French Overseas Department, on December 30. This marks the start of seasonal direct flights between the two destinations, aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism. According to Tourism Seychelles, the national carrier […]
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market Temporary Relocation for Renovations The Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment’s Department of Agriculture announced last Saturday that they’re giving The Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market also known as The Victoria Market a major facelift starting August 30th, 2024. They’re aiming to upgrade the facilities and services, making it a better […]
