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Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 21, 2025

Seychelles Tops Africa in New Global Ranking of Financial Crime Risk for 2025

This recognition is a strong testament to the country's unwavering commitment to transparency, financial integrity, and institutional reform

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has welcomed with great pride the latest global ranking that places Seychelles as the top-performing African nation in the 2025 Financial Crime Risk Index, recently published by the Basel Institute on Governance. This recognition is a strong testament to the…

Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 20, 2025

Easter Day Message 2025 by the President to the Christian and the Orthodox Community of Seychelles

Let this Easter be a reminder that, similar to the resurrection of Christ, everyone can rise above hardship, division, and fear—renewed in spirit and purpose, as individuals and as a nation

As Christians around the world celebrate Easter, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to all who profess the Christian faith here in Seychelles and beyond. Easter is a sacred and joyful time that invites Christians to reflect deeply on the message of hope, renewal, and divine love through…

Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 18, 2025

Cabinet Business- Thursday 17th April 2025

Cabinet approved the correction of the Schedule Description for the boundaries of Silhouette National Park at Anse La Passe and Grand Barbe to align with the mapped boundaries used at the time of the park’s designation

President Wavel Ramkalawan, chaired a scheduled meeting of the Cabinet yesterday Wednesday 16th April, in which a number of legal and policy memoranda were approved. The Cabinet approved the enactment of the Hazardous Chemicals Bill and the Hazardous Chemical (Mercury) Regulations to domesticate Seychelles’ obligations under the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm,…

Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 11, 2025

Seychelles Institute of Technology Celebrates 20th Graduation Ceremony

Graduates were conferred qualifications at Apprenticeship Certificate, Full-time Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and National Diploma levels

The Seychelles Institute of Technology (SIT) commemorated its 20th Graduation Ceremony this afternoon, awarding certificates to more than 200 graduates across a broad spectrum of technical and vocational disciplines. The occasion was attended by His Excellency President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, along with the Minister for…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Apr 11, 2025

International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Seychelles Reach Staff-Level Agreement on the Fourth Reviews Under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) Arrangements

Approval of the reviews by the IMF’s Executive Board would release financing of SDR 10 million, equivalent to $13.4 million

IMF staff and the Seychellois authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth reviews under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements. Approval of the reviews by the IMF’s Executive Board would release financing of SDR 10 million, equivalent to $13.4 million. The…

Source: Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Apr 11, 2025

Seychelles: Ambassador Georges Tirant Presents Letter of Credence to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General Qu Dongyu

Ambassador Tirant emphasized the importance of collective action to build resilient food systems, combat the impacts of climate change, and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources

On 9th April 2025, the resident Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles in France, Georges Tirant, presented his Letter of Credence to the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Mr. Qu Dongyu, as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Seychelles to the FAO at the organization’s Headquarters…

Source: Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Apr 11, 2025

Seychelles: Accreditation of Ambassador Georges Tirant to Italy

The Ambassador expressed Seychelles’ commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship, diplomatic relations, and cooperation between the two nations, including with its diaspora community in Italy

The Seychelles’ resident Ambassador in Paris, Mr. Georges Tirant, presented on Monday 7th April, his Letter of Credence to the President of the Italian Republic, His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, during a formal ceremony held at the Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome. During the ceremony, Ambassador Tirant conveyed the warm greetings and…

Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 11, 2025

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Attends Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for Youth Hope Center at Bonne Espoire

The government has committed SR 30 million from local funding for construction, with an additional SR 1 million allocated under the Department of Social Affairs for pre-operational expenses in 2025

President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, joined by Minister for Employment and Social Affairs, Mrs. Patricia Francourt, and Minister for Education, Mr. Justin Valentin, for the foundation stone laying ceremony and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque for the Youth Hope Center at Bonne Espoire, Mont…

Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 10, 2025

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Commends Seychelles' Economic Progress Amid Global Headwinds

President Ramkalawan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and macroeconomic resilience, expressing appreciation for the IMF’s sustained partnership and technical support

President Wavel Ramkalawan today received Mr. Todd Schneider, Mission Chief for Seychelles at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during a courtesy call at State House. The visit forms part of the IMF delegation’s ongoing fourth review of Seychelles’ current three-year economic reform programme. President Ramkalawan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…

Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 10, 2025

Appointment of two new Members on the Board of the Seychelles Islands Development Company Ltd (IDC)

Both Members have been appointed effective from 1st April 2025, for the remaining term of the current board ending 31st October 2027

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ms Flory Larue and Mr Antoine Marie Moustache as two new Members on the Board of the Seychelles Islands Development Company Ltd (IDC). Their appointment is in accordance with Section 58 (1) (d) and Section 58 (1) (e) of…

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