Public gatherings in Seychelles are prohibited under new measures put in place Wednesday to help bring a COVID-19 outbreak under control, said a top health official. The measures, in place until midnight on January 13, also mean that families can only hold gatherings at home and with members of their households, including holiday parties. The […]
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The status of five endemic species that have been classified as endangered in Seychelles is stable, but conservationists want a more comprehensive study to better protect these species. Each year the Biodiversity Conservation Section of the Ministry of Environment organises a census for the Seychelles scops owl (Syer), Seychelles cave swiftlet (Irondel), Seychelles white eye […]
With only hours left before the wonder of Christmas morning, shoppers are flocking to the Seychelles capital, Victoria, to buy their last-minute gifts. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the soaring in prices of commodities, shoppers are still buying — but expressing concern that they are getting less for their money than in previous years. SNA […]
A new artisanal fishery management plan seeks long-term sustainability to avoid depletion of the wild fish stocks in Seychelles. The ‘Mahe Plateau Trap and Line Fishery Co-Management Plan’ is the first step in regulating artisanal fishing in the seas surrounding the main island of Mahe. The plan which will be implemented and enforced by the […]
A proposed ban on the importation of balloons has environmentalists bursting with joy but others feeling deflated over the prospect of less festive parties. Whilst environmental groups have welcomed the news and the prospect of cleaner beaches and waters, some people involved directly with event planning said such decisions should include more consultations, whilst others […]
Seychelles has taken steps to modernise and improve the quality of home care service offered to the elderly, disabled, and other groups of its population through the establishment of a Home Care Agency (HCA), which started its work on March 1. It will manage and regulate home care services in the country, which before the […]
The term “medical cannabis” is another misconception fed to the public as well as the plant being a gateway drug, said the chairperson of the Seychelles Kanabis Association (SKA), Nelson Esparon. Recently the association went live on Pure 90.7 local radio station to provide educational information on cannabis, which is considered an illegal drug for […]
Seychelles for the first time awarded 10 people in a sign of recognition in various fields in June 2023. The National Awards coincided with the National Day celebrations of the island nation, which marks the Independence Day of June 29, 1976. In this week’s buzz, SNA presents you with the 10 awardees. Late Sir James […]
90% of people along the lake’s shores in Tanzania say they ate fish four times per month ten years ago, compared to just 4% today. Local fish consumption around Lake Victoria in Tanzania has plummeted due to climate change and unregulated fishing, according to a new study. It found that fish stocks in the past […]
Johannesburg — Irregularities Risk Jeopardizing Anticorruption Efforts The authorities in Seychelles should ensure that the prosecution of a former presidential adviser and other defendants in a high-profile anticorruption case is free, fair, and impartial, Human Rights Watch said today. The ongoing trial of five defendants for alleged illegal possession of firearms and conspiracy to commit […]
The Seychelles endemic sheath-tailed bat, a species listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List, has been spotted in four new locations in the country by a non-profit organisation. The sheath-tailed bat, commonly known by locals as “sousouri bannann” and known as the world’s rarest bat, can be […]
As of July 1, the new Seychelles Home Care Agency became fully operational after migrating from the Agency for Social Protection. The establishment of the agency through the enactment of the Home Care Agency Act is aimed at modernising and improving the quality of home care service offered to the elderly, disabled, and other groups […]
On September 21, the world pauses to observe World Alzheimer’s Day – a solemn occasion to reflect on the formidable challenges faced by individuals battling Alzheimer’s disease in Seychelles and across the globe. Alzheimer’s, a relentless and debilitating condition that erodes memory and cognitive function, not only steals away one’s past but also casts a […]
Seychelles has gone down 21 places on the World Press Freedom Index going from 13th place in 2022 to 34th in 2023. The Index is published by the Reporters Without Borders (RWB), a Paris-based non-governmental organisation. The release of the ranking every year coincides with World Press Freedom Day on May 3, a date that […]
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Africa’s Great Blue Wall
Victoria, Seychelles — As an Islander from the Seychelles, Africa’s smallest country, I find that the ocean is intricately woven into my heritage. It not only defines my roots but also shapes the trajectory of my journey. When I think of the future, I can’t help but also look at the boundless possibilities reflected in […]
Seychelles’ Ministry for Environment is in the process of reviewing all its action plans to better conserve and protect endangered species, especially those under threat of extinction, such is the case of the Seychelles white-eye bird. The principal secretary for environment, Denis Matatiken, told SNA that the ministry has started to engage with local stakeholders […]
Many opportunities exist for business, leisure, eco-tourism, education, and research at Pasquière on Praslin Island now that three hectares of wetland and two hectares of once-degraded foothill have been rehabilitated. This is a result of a three-year project undertaken by a Praslin-based not-for-profit organisation, the Terrestrial Restoration Action Society Seychelles (TRASS), under a project funded […]
The presence of blue whales in the Seychelles’ waters has been discovered in dedicated scientific surveys and scientists are hopeful that further research is possible on these elusive animals, said the Save Our Seas Foundation in a recent statement. While the waters of Seychelles became part of the Indian Ocean Whale Sanctuary in 1979, almost […]