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Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 19, 2024

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan meets Seychellois Community living in Greece

The President expressed pride in meeting them in Greece and shared with them some of the recent developments happening in Seychelle

Whilst in Athens, Greece attending the 9th Our Ocean Conference, President Wavel Ramkalawan also took the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Seychellois community working and living in Greece. The small gathering was held at the Seychelles Honourary Consul office in Athens, whereby the Seychellois present…

Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 11, 2024

Seychelles and Cook islands to establish diplomatic relations

Prime Minister Brown reiterated his country’s wishes to further explore and deepen areas of bilateral cooperation with Seychelles

On the margins of the 2024 United Nations Ocean Decade Conference currently taking place in Barcelona Spain, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan and the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mr Mark Brown held discussions on establishing diplomatic relations between the two island states. Cook…

Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 08, 2024

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan to attend United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade Conference in Spain and 9th Ocean Conference in Greece

The Ocean Decade, was a decision of the 2017 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, which was officially launched in January 2021

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan, the in his capacity as one of the Patrons of the Ocean Decade Alliance, will participate in the upcoming 2024 United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade Conference to be held in Barcelona, Spain from 10th to 12th April. The Ocean Decade,…

Source: State House Seychelles | Mar 26, 2024

Re-Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Planning Authority and Appointment of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Ms Servina’s re-appointment as Chief Executive Officer took effect from 1st February, 2024 and Ms Madeleine’s appointment as Deputy Chief Executive Officer took effect from 1st September, 2023

The Office of the President has today announced the re-appointment of Ms Angela Servina as the Chief Executive Officer of the Planning Authority, and of Ms Maria Madeleine as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Ms Madeleine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, from the Haerbin Engineering University in China.…

Source: State House Seychelles | Mar 22, 2024

President Ramkalawan visits key projects in West Region of Mahe

the President viewed potential options for the construction of a new Petrol Station

President Wavel Ramkalawan yesterday during a brief tour in the West region of Mahe, visited the site of key proposed community projects that will directly benefit citizens living in those districts. At Port Glaud, the President viewed the site of the proposed ATM. Accompanied by the Minister for Local and…

Source: State House Seychelles | Mar 22, 2024

President Ramkalawan holds open dialogue with young professionals

The session, which was aired live on SBC and streamed on YouTube was an opportunity for the youths to ask questions, share ideas and make proprositions to the Head of State on matters they feel directly impact them

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan yesterday took part in the Seychelles National Youth Council's (SNYC) Think Tank programme, a platform where young professionals come together to discuss pertinent youth issues. For the first session, President Ramkalawan, welcomed a group of 50 youths from the public…

Source: State House – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles | Mar 19, 2024

Seychelles: Message by the President on the occasion of Zoroastrian Nowruz

May this Nowruz bring the Zoroastrian community of Seychelles much joy, prosperity, and good health

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan has on behalf of the people of Seychelles and on his personal behalf sent a message of goodwill to the Seychelles Zoroastrian Community on the occasion Nowruz. “Wishing a joyous Nowruz to our Zoroastrian brothers and sisters celebrating this auspicious…

Source: State House – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles | Mar 18, 2024

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…

Source: State House – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles | Mar 09, 2024

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…

Source: State House – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles | Mar 01, 2024

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…