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Seychelles: President Ramkalawan meets with members of the Seychellois community living in Italy

The gathering was an opportunity for the President and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism to share an overview of recent developments in Seychelles and services available for Seychellois living abroad

Whilst in Rome for his private audience with the His Holiness Pope Francis and official visit at the Vatican, President Wavel Ramkalawan and the First Lady, Mrs Ramkalawan also hosted a gathering with members of the Seychellois community living in Italy yesterday evening. The gathering was an opportunity for the…

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Seychelles: President Ramkalawan announces the appointment of women professional in key positions

Ms. Caroline Abel was first appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) on 14th March 2012, becoming the first woman in Seychelles to hold the position

To coincide with the International Women’s Day, the President of the Republic, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan has recently appointed four women professionals in prominent positions in the administration of the country.  These are: The re-appointment of the Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles, Ms Caroline Abel, the new Principal Secretary for Finance, Ms Astride…

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Appointment of the Board of the Seychelles Fishing Authority

The Board Members have been re-appointed for a 3-year period effective from the 8th February 2024

The Office of the President has today announced the re-appointment of the current Board of the Seychelles Fishing Authority. The full composition of the Board is as follows: Mr Radley Weber                                   Chairperson Mr Aubrey…

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Seychelles’ non-resident Ambassador Accredited to the Republic of Cabo Verde

Ambassador Mederic conveyed greetings from President Wavel Ramkalawan to President Neves and acknowledged the good existing relations between the two countries

Ambassador Conrad Mederic presented his Credentials to the President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, H.E. Mr. José Maria Neves, as Seychelles’ second non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Cabo Verde on Wednesday 28th February 2024 in the City of Mindelo. Ambassador Mederic conveyed greetings from President Wavel Ramkalawan to President…

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Seychelles: President Ramkalawan attended the official launching of the 14th edition of Exercise Cutlass Express

During the ceremony, there were also remarks by Vice Admiral Ishee (Commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet), who also had words of encouragement for the participants

The President of the Republic of Seychelles and Commander in Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF), Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan was the guest of honour at the official launching of the 14th edition of Exercise Cutlass Express (CE24). The ceremony was held at the Seychelles Defence Academy Auditorium, Ile Perseverance, this…

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37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union - 17th and 18th February 2024

This session marks the initiation of the African Union's 2024 theme, "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa"

Vice President Ahmed Afif led the Seychelles delegation at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, in Addis Ababa from the 17th to the 18th of February 2024. This session marks the initiation of the African Union's 2024 theme, "Educate an African fit for the 21st…

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Seychelles: Vice-President Afif to attend the African Union Summit

During the Summit, the Vice-President is expected to present Seychelles’ Blue Economy Champion’s Report

The Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Ahmed Afif, will be representing the President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) to be held from 17th to 18th February 2024 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa,…

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Vice President Afif received donation from Seychellois diaspora in Australia and friends of Seychelles

VP Afif thanked Marcus as well as all those who helped to make this donation and assured him that this would be put to assist in the recovery effort in the affected areas

Vice President Ahmed Afif received a donation of Australian $5k this morning at State House to help victims affected by the CCCL blast that occurred on the 7th December 2023. The donation was handed over to the VP by Marcus Mitz, a young Seychellois representing some of the Seychellois diaspora in…

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Seychelles: President Wavel Ramkalawan Commends Graduates of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-sponsored Executive Leadership Programme

President Wavel Ramkalawan commended the Seychellois graduates for their unwavering commitment to excellence and their relentless pursuit of knowledge amidst the ever-changing global landscape

The Office of the President is delighted to announce the culmination of a transformative journey as 27 Chief Executives and Senior Officials graduated from an intensive Executive Leadership Programme, graciously sponsored by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This momentous occasion, which took place on Sunday 11th February,…

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President Ramkalawan pledges the commitment of Seychelles to ensure Sustainable Tourism

Seychelles Government had imposed moratoriums on large hotel developments and temporary restrictions on room numbers on certain islands to ensure that future developments align with sustainability goals

The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan joined several other world leaders at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 currently being held in Dubai where he delivered his main address focussing on Seychelles' Initiatives and Approaches to Ensure Sustainable Tourism and Balancing Preservation. In his address to world leaders…