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SPGA Guided Tours! Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority is introducing new guided tours led by their knowledgeable rangers! If you’re looking for a fun way to explore the stunning trails and beautiful gardens of Seychelles, these tours are perfect for you. Whether you’re a nature lover or just want a peaceful escape, you’ll get to […]
SPGA to Launch EarthRanger Operations Centre The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority’s (SPGA) operation centre will be functional next week and will serve as an information base for the conservation work of protected areas. The announcement was made by the chief executive of the SPGA, Allen Cedras, after a training session for its staff to use […]
Air Seychelles Expands Flight Services for the Festive Season Air Seychelles has announced an exciting expansion of its flight services in preparation for the busy festive season. This strategic move is designed to provide passengers with a wider array of options when selecting their holiday destinations, ensuring a seamless travel experience during one of the […]
Seychelles’ bodybuilders claim pro-cards at UIBFF Africa Cup Wallace Dorasamy’s and Rodney Henriette’s year continues to improve as both bodybuilders claimed their pro-cards at the United Intercontinental Bodybuilding Fitness Federation (UIBFF) Africa Cup in Bedford, South Africa, this month. Dorasamy was placed first in Classic Bodybuilding and second in open bodybuilding under 80kg, which allowed […]
Seychelles Boosts Passport Strength with Benin Visa Exemption Seychelles has long been recognized for having the strongest passport in Africa, allowing its citizens visa exemptions for a large number of countries. Recently, the list of countries granting visa-free access to Seychellois citizens has grown even longer with the addition of Benin. This development came about […]
TRASS: 15 Years of Successful Terrestrial Restoration in Seychelles The mountains on Praslin, Seychelles’ second most populated island, have been left with many scars after forest fires and erosion over the years and one nature conservation organsation has worked to restore the natural environment for the past 15 years. Dr Victorin Laboudallon told SNA that this […]
Seychelles to host African Optimist Championship “The competition was originally scheduled for September, but due to an issue with the shipping of boats, we had to reschedule to this new date,” said the Chairman of the Seychelles Yachting Association (SYA), Michel Bristol, during a press conference held on Wednesday at the Olympic House.” The […]
New Update – Golty is finally home As Golty Farabeau faced the final stages of his illness, his biggest wish was to return home to Seychelles and be with his loved ones. Despite everyone’s efforts to make it happen, it wasn’t possible. Yesterday, family and friends gathered at Seychelles International Airport to welcome Golty back […]
ICS launches conservation center on Platte Island in the Seychelles Conservation efforts on Seychelles’ Platte Island have received a major boost with the launch of a new conservation center, managed by the Island Conservation Society (ICS). This initiative comes just a year after the Waldorf Astoria Hotel of the Hilton Group opened on the island, […]
Seychelles’ 121-year-old Victoria Clock Tower to be fully refurbished by original manufacturer. One of the island nation’s most iconic features, a landmark among the oldest monuments in the Seychelles’ capital city of Victoria, is set to get a complete refurbishment. The Victoria Clock Tower, dating back to the British colonial era, was erected in memory of Queen […]
Seychelles Tourism Festival 2024 Get ready for the 7th edition of the Seychelles Tourism Festival, running from September 22 to 30! This year’s theme, “Bridging Cultures and Building Futures,” focuses on celebrating cultural tourism. Sunday, September 22: The festival kicks off with an invitation-only launch event in Victoria from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by […]
Seychellois to Need ETIAS for Europe by May 2025 Starting in May 2025, Seychellois travelers, along with those from other visa-free countries, will need to get prior authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before heading to the Schengen Area. This is quite a change for Seychelles since we’ve been enjoying visa-free […]
