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Vice President Highlights Seychelles as a prime Investment Gateway in Gulf News Interview

The Vice President also spoke of the importance of branding, noting that Seychelles must be marketed not only as a tourism paradise but as a credible, competitive, and secure investment destination

Seychelles is intensifying its international investment outreach, with Vice President Sebastien Pillay, using an interview with Dubai-based Gulf News to  position the country as a strategically located, politically stable and business-friendly hub for foreign investors. Whilst speaking to the international news outlet on Wednesday, at State House, the Vice President highlighted…

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President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, expresses condolences on the passing of Mr. Lee Weeling

Beyond community life, Mr. Weeling also contributed at national level through leadership roles in the private sector

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, has learnt with sadness of the passing of Mr. Lee Weeling, a respected figure in the Mont Fleuri community and a longstanding member of Seychelles’ business fraternity. Mr. Weeling was widely recognised for a lifetime of enterprise and service, associated…

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India Announces USD 175 Million Special Economic Package as Seychelles–India Partnership Enters a New Chapter

The six-day State Visit, taking place shortly after President Herminie’s first 100 days in office, sends a strong signal of the shared resolve of both nations to deepen cooperation and deliver tangible benefits to their peoples

President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, today held high-level talks with the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, marking a major milestone in President Herminie’s ongoing State Visit to India. At the conclusion of wide-ranging…

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President Herminie Explores Advanced Cancer Care and Health Cooperation at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre

Proton Therapy represents one of the most advanced forms of radiation treatment, allowing for greater precision, reduced side effects, and improved outcomes for cancer patients

The visit by President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Dr. Patrick Herminie, to the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai formed part of ongoing efforts by the Government to expand access to specialised oncology care, enhance health sector capacity, and deepen international healthcare partnerships. Seychelles’ interest in the visit…

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Seychelles: President Herminie Strengthens Health Partnerships and Engages Seychellois Patients in Chennai

During the visit, President Herminie met personally with the patients and their families, including a fellow colleague, Dr. Lawrence Reginald, conveying the Government’s solidarity and best wishes for their recovery

The first day of President Dr. Patrick Herminie’s Official State Visit to the Republic of India concluded with a significant health-sector engagement in Chennai, marked by meaningful interactions with Seychellois patients and strategic exchanges with leading medical institutions to advance partnerships that will enhance access, expertise, and modern healthcare services…

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Seychelles: President Engaged Seychelles Government Leadership Programme Participants on the Margins the World Government Summit

Participants highlighted that the training enabled them to connect with peers globally, share experiences, and gain exposure to best practices in public administration

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, met with the third cohort of participants of the Seychelles Government Leadership Programme, implemented in partnership with the United Arab Emirates, on the margins of the World Government Summit. The engagement brought together 13 senior officials from sectors including health,…

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Seychelles: President Dr. Patrick Herminie witnesses signing of Grant Agreement with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to advance Seychelles’ Social Housing Programme

The project aims to promote inclusive economic and social development in Seychelles by strengthening the country’s social housing sector

The Grant Agreement aimed at advancing Seychelles’ Social Housing Programme was signed today between the Government of the Republic of Seychelles and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), reinforcing strong bilateral cooperation in support of Seychelles’ national social housing priorities. The agreement was signed on the margins of the…

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Seychelles: President Herminie Attends “NOU MENM” Spectacle in Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery

President Herminie has declared 1st February a public holiday, officially recognising the Abolition of Slavery as a National Day of Remembrance

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie together with First Lady Mrs Véronique Herminie, yesterday attended NOU MENM, a powerful cultural spectacle held at the International Conference Centre of Seychelles (ICCS) in commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery. The event, organised by the Department of Tourism and…

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Seychelles: President of the Republic, Dr Patrick Herminie to Participate in the World Government Summit in Dubai and Undertake a State Visit to the Republic of India

This overseas mission underscores President Herminie’s commitment to proactive and results-oriented diplomacy, aimed at strengthening Seychelles’ international partnerships

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, will undertake an official overseas mission from 3 to 10 February 2026, encompassing participation in the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, followed by a State Visit to the Republic of India. From 3 to 5 February 2026, President Herminie will…

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President Herminie Leads First Official Commemoration of Abolition of Slavery Day, National Library of Seychelles, 1 February 2026

The most symbolic moment of the ceremony came with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by President Herminie alongside Ms. Cecilia Adrienne, a descendant of enslaved people

The National Library of Seychelles this morning hosted the first official commemoration of Abolition of Slavery Day, led by President Dr. Patrick Herminie, bringing together history, culture and national reflection The ceremony opened with poetry by young Seychellois Tyler Rosalie, whose performance of “En let pou mon met” immediately set…