Africa Seychelles Today ends World Breastfeeding Week 2022 held in the country under the theme "Step up for Breastfeeding - Educate and Support”; the aim to increase its number of exclusively breastfed babies to 50 percent by the year 2025
Africa Seychelles The Seychelles Interfaith Council hosted a national discussion on cannabis at the headquarters of the National Council for Children
Africa Seychelles A newly developed seagrass identification card, delivered to citizen scientists, snorkelers, divers and marine researchers, will enable Seychelles to learn more about the seagrasses in its waters and provide valuable data for conservation work
Africa Seychelles Seychelles still shocked one month after the acts of vandalism at Catholic cathedral that destroyed and set fire to statues, crosses and prayer stations
Africa Seychelles Study on a new cryptic species of the sucker-tailed gecko, endemic to the country and discovered on Felicite Island, is contributing to the basic understanding of Seychelles' biodiversity
Africa Seychelles 500.000 people travel each year between the two main islands of Seychelles; the construction of the new ferry terminal to reduce congestion has begun
Africa Seychelles A new autism centre was inaugurated by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan at North East Point and will be run by the non-governmental organisation 'Autism Seychelles', employing specialized, dedicated staff
Africa Seychelles Renovation work on the Botanical Garden bridge has been completed thanks to a generous donation from Travizory Border Security
Africa Seychelles As part of the fight against climate change and the country's mission to achieve 15% renewable energy by 2030, the UK High Commission, in collaboration with Gridworks, has launched a solar industry capacity building programme
Africa Seychelles The government is currently seeking teachers from Uganda as part of its attempt to revamp the sector and remove instructors who do not have approved teaching qualifications
Africa Seychelles Life expectancy in Seychelles has fallen by 3,8 years and stands at an average of 73,5, while the number of deaths has increased, two figures attributable to the Covid-19 pandemic according to the National Statistics Bureau
Africa Seychelles The provision of more space for the University of Seychelles functions at its Mont Fleuri campus, the India-Seychelles Centre for Excellence in ICT, and in Anse Royale, is receiving top government attention
Africa Seychelles Students from the Seychelles Institute of Art & Design and the Seychelles International School collaborated with Scottish street artist Shona Hardie as part of a skills exchange art project funded by the British High Commission