Seychelles 

An in-depth review of the national biodiversity strategy and action plan was initiated at an initial stakeholder meeting to align national biodiversity targets with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

The government proposes increases in wages, minimum wage and pensions for the 2025 budget; the budget proposal is 11,9 billion rupees ($880 million), the largest budget in Seychelles' history

The primary school of Grand Anse Mahe reopened, on the occasion of Library Week, its newly renovated library after a four-year hiatus

The Confucius Institute of Seychelles confirmed that some 3.600 Seychellois have used its services over the past 11 years

The 39th edition of the annual Creole Festival kicks off on 5 October with the 'Moman Kreative' (creative moment), an event that offers primary, secondary and post-secondary school students a platform to showcase their talents

The National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion to designate the language of the deaf in Seychelles as an official national language

An e-gaming competition was scheduled for the first time in the program of the 25th Youth Festival, an annual event organised by the Seychelles National Youth Council

As part of efforts to promote equitable growth and sustainability in the tourism sector, the Department of Tourism commissioned Cutting-Edge Consultancy to conduct an in-depth assessment of the tourism landscape

Seychelles Oral Health Services proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the dental therapy profession and the great contribution of dental therapists, recognising their dedication and long-standing service to the community

In a highly anticipated event, the Anointed Gospel website was officially launched recently, a new chapter in the digital Christian music industry

Desroches Island recorded the first sighting of a red-billed tropical bird by two conservation assistants from the Island Conservation Society

A group of 18 young male footballers aged between 15 and 16 will travel to Marseille, France, to train and play with top French teams, including Olympique Marseille, through FIFA's Talent Development Programme

Anse Boileau Secondary School hosted its first Career Fair in five years, where labour organisations were able to share their expertise, engage with students and encourage them to pursue a career in their field