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Second National Workshop on AfCFTA Trade

Boosting Intra-African Trade The second national workshop on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), initiated by Seychelles, is set to enhance the island nation’s application

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COP16 CBD : Genetic Data to Preserve Biodiversity

Ensuring a fair distribution of profits from genetic data At COP16 of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, a milestone was reached with the establishment

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FiTI Standards : Seychelles Take a Decisive Step Forward

Advancing clarity in fisheries management Moving from its current status of « significant progress » to « full compliance » under the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI)

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Simulation Exercise for Managing CBRN Events

Building a regional network of stakeholders Various entities in Seychelles are participating in a simulation exercise to prepare for and respond to chemical, biological, or nuclear

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Digital Technology Trial for Traffic Control

Reducing law enforcement costs A pilot project for digital traffic control will be implemented in Seychelles for eight weeks, with a primary goal of enhancing road

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ICAN 2024 : Agreements with Seven Countries for Air Connectivity

Expanding international air connections Seychelles aims to expand its international air connectivity, with government officials announcing discussions to secure more direct flights to the island nation.

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2025 Budget : Proposed Salary Increases

Enabling Citizens to Reap the Rewards of Their Hard Work Seychelles’ 2025 budget proposes a 7 % monthly minimum wage increase for civil servants earning less

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New Tugboat Inaugurated by Seychelles Port Authority

Enhancing port operations In mid-October, the Seychelles Port Authority (SPA) introduced a new tugboat to strengthen its fleet. Acquired for 6.3 million USD, this tugboat boasts

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Seychelles Aim for Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Workshop held at Savoy Resort The Seychelles aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a goal aligned with the Paris Agreement’s climate action framework.

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ICT : Seychelles Retain Third Place in Africa

Among the most technologically advanced countries According to a report released in late June by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Seychelles ranks among the leading African

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African Governance : Seychelles in 1st Place

President expresses satisfaction In the 2024 Mo Ibrahim Report on African Governance, President Wavel Ramkalawan expressed satisfaction with Seychelles being ranked at the top of the

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Financial Grant to Combat Climate Change

Tackling climate challenges For a project proposal submitted to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Seychelles has been awarded funding of 2.76 million USD to advance its