Baby Attends Seychelles National Assembly During Drug Enforcement Agency Debate
A baby attended a debate in the Seychelles National Assembly on Tuesday, marking a rare moment in the chamber. The baby’s mother, Audrey Vidot, the elected member for Roche Caiman,…
Government Blocks Questions on Alleged US$85 Million Abu Dhabi Debt
The Seychelles government has declined to disclose whether the country owes money to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD). The issue arose during Tuesday’s sitting of the National Assembly.…
‘SBC Should Be Free’: Protesters march against proposed SBC Amendment Bill
“SBC should be free” was the message many protesters echoed during a march in Victoria on Saturday, 13 June. Organisers held the protest to oppose the proposed Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation…
Seychelles Media Commission Warns SBC Bill Risks Undermining Broadcaster Independence
The Seychelles Media Commission (SMC) has recommended a series of amendments to the SBC Bill, 2026. It says its principal concern is whether the proposed arrangements sufficiently secure the independence…
Twomey Woods alleges executive interference in Assomption Island development
Commissioner Mathilda Twomey Woods has alleged executive interference, environmental breaches and failures in oversight during the development of Assomption Island, as she submitted the final report of the Commission of…
Constitutional Court asked to halt five Seychelles commissions of inquiry
Former Internal Affairs Minister Charles Errol Fonseka has filed a petition before the Constitutional Court. He is challenging the legality of five commissions of inquiry established in Seychelles. The petition…
Ombudsman raises constitutional concerns over key provisions in TRNUC bill
Debates in the National Assembly are underway on the Commission for the Enforcement, Implementation and Monitoring of the TRNUC Recommendations Bill, 2026. Vice-President Sebastien Pillay introduced the proposed legislation on…
Seychelles Pushes for Aeroflot’s Return as Early as July
Negotiations continue to bring Aeroflot flights back to Seychelles earlier than planned, according to the Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Veronique Laporte. Mrs Laporte said Aeroflot’s suspension was…
International media alliance warns proposed SBC bill could put broadcaster’s independence at risk
The Public Media Alliance (PMA) has raised concerns about a proposed law that would reform the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). PMA outlined its concerns in a statement issued on 5…
‘Bring the Proof’: Herminie and Woodcock in Heated Assembly Showdown
A heated exchange broke out in the National Assembly this week between two proportionally elected members. This occurred during a session focused on the Seychelles Trading Company’s (STC) poultry purchases.…