Africa Seychelles The new bill that will change the criteria for obtaining citizenship will be submitted to the National Assembly; amendments will make it easier for former citizens to regain citizenship but more difficult for a foreigner who married an islander
Africa Seychelles The implementation phase of Seychelles' Marine Protected Areas will officially begin in 2022; the country has reached its target of 30% ocean protection around some of their outer islands after 13 new areas were instituted in March last year
Africa Seychelles The Central Bank of Seychelles has called on the nation's banks to relax their lending policies and thus allow access to capital for citizens so that the economy can move forward and recover
Africa Seychelles A recent video captured on Fregate Island showing the moment a giant Aldabra tortoise hunts down and kills a noddy tern chick has stunned scientists around the world, changing what they thought about this species
Africa Seychelles Victoria will welcome vessels with a maximum of 300 passengers for the 2021-2022 cruise ship season from mid-November, the first port calls to the island nation after an 18-month stoppage due to COVID-19 restrictions
Africa Seychelles The Arterial Network Seychelles has reopened to the public in a new space, exhibiting and selling the work of 27 local artists under an exhibition themed on the southeast monsoon
Africa Seychelles 60 Seychellois will participate in the Environmental Youth Leadership Program to develop skills and knowledge enough to take up local causes related to climate action in their communities
Africa Seychelles An agreement with the US has been signed by the Seychelles Coast Guard to combat illegal activities in territorial waters
Africa Seychelles For the Eco-District Award competition, the district that over the course of a year has improved its environment the most, increased community responsibility and increased volunteerism in cleaning and greening the district will win the prize
Africa Seychelles The Aldabra research station - a scientific unit devoted to the study of the uniqueness of the local ecological and biological conditions - celebrated its 50th anniversary
Africa Seychelles The future of Air Seychelles and the impact of the airline's financial situation on government finances and the national economy was addressed during a meeting of the Financial Stability Committee
Africa Seychelles The Ministry of Health has released updated dietary guidelines to incentivate fruits and vegetables daily consumption, as easy access to imported, ultra-processed foods has determined a rise in obesity and chronic diseases
Africa Seychelles New agreement increases employment opportunities for local seafarers wishing to pursue a career on a foreign vessel