Africa Seychelles The OceanXplorer, the advanced research and cinematography vessel used by OceanX to explore the ocean, departed in the afternoon from Port Victoria for the outer islands with 72 passengers, including a team of 14 scientists from Seychelles
Africa Seychelles Visitor arrivals from 1 Jan to 24 Dec 2023 exceeded 2022 figures by 6%, according to the latest releases from the National Statistics Office; the largest number of visitors, 53.887, came from Germany, followed by France with 41.696 visitors
Africa Seychelles The Seychelles Association of Insurers has confirmed that the 7 December explosion at the Civil Construction Company Ltd, which caused huge damage to businesses in the area and residential homes nearby, is covered by insurance policies
Africa Seychelles The country has officially joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council; according to Tourism Seychelles, 'Seychelles' entry into this network signifies its commitment to learn from the experiences of other nations and share its sustainable practices'
Africa Seychelles The presence of blue whales in Seychelles waters was discovered during dedicated scientific investigations and scientists hope that further research on these elusive animals will be possible, said the Save Our Seas Foundation
Africa Seychelles The National Assembly commemorated the start of the Week of the Deaf in Seychelles, celebrated in Seychelles from Monday 27 November to Sunday 3 December, by coordinating the first signed session in parliamentary history
Africa Seychelles The country will introduce trade legislation to protect against dumping, which will also help protect local producers of items like beer, soft drinks and snacks
Africa Seychelles Researchers working with the Vallee de Mai Special Reserve in Praslin will study the impact of tourism on the UNESCO World Heritage site in coming years, has been declared in occasion of 40 years since the place was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Africa Seychelles Hilton Seychelles hosted a career fair for secondary school students with the aim of raising awareness of the various career opportunities that exist in the tourism and hospitality industry
Africa Seychelles The 13th edition of the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup will take place in Victoria, on the island of Mahé in Seychelles, from 1 to 11 May 2025; it is the first time that the country will participate in the Beach Soccer World Cup
Africa Seychelles The Public Utilities Corporation's 33kV Mahé Sud grid has been inaugurated, allowing residents and businesses in the southern region of Mahé to access a more reliable and efficient electricity grid
Africa Seychelles The sixth Seychelles Tourism Festival is scheduled from 23 to 30 September 2023, designed to celebrate and promote the importance of tourism in the country under the theme 'Bridging our Past and Future'
Africa Seychelles The World Artistic Dance Federation is willing to work with dance coaches and choreographers in Seychelles to help local dancers improve their techniques and skills