The secret life of seeds: The little wonders that sustain all life on Earth

Now, place on your palm a conker or a grain of wheat, an avocado pip. Clasp it. Always the hard physicality, but also the sense of potency, so definite as to be tangible. Seeds. The beginning of life for plants of all types, whether the humble...

African SIDS Blue Economy Project Showcased at the Africa Blue Economy Week in Addis Ababa

The USD 9 million initiative, which will be implemented over a period of 3 and a half years, is designed to transform livelihoods and ecosystems across six island nations, namely Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, São Tomé and...

Morocco Water Crisis Deepens Poverty Gap, Despite Low Overall Hardship Levels

Rabat — Morocco ranks among Africa’s top performers in fighting poverty — yet water shortages are quietly destroying that progress for millions of citizens, according to a recent Afrobarometer report. The study findings revealed a troubling...

RELEASE: Ocean Panel Commits to Five More Years with New Workplan to Propel Ocean Action

New York (September 24, 2025) — The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) today committed to five more years of urgent, coordinated ocean action, backed by a bold new workplan through 2030. The Panel — comprising of 18...

Messages on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, October 5

President Ramkalawan ‘We must ensure that the teaching profession remains one of dignity, purpose and pride’ – President Ramkalawan “As Seychelles joins the global community in celebrating International Teachers’ Day under Unesco’s theme – ‘The...

Edelweiss Air Retires First Airbus A340 As A350 Rollout Increases

In recent years, a combination of age and shifting operational trends has resulted in the Airbus A340 becoming increasingly obsolete in the modern commercial aviation sector. While Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss Air has stuck with the quadjet...

Images of Assomption Island development show extensive beach development

Before and after Qatari development on Assomption Island. Image was sent to us and is believed to show development up until at least June, 2025. The damage appeared on Google Earth, and then was somehow scrubbed: but we have obtained a before and...

DFCC Bank Launches Sri Lanka’s First Blue Bond to Protect Oceans

Colombo, Oct. 1 – In a landmark step for sustainable finance, DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, a Rs. 3 billion issuance dedicated to protecting marine and coastal resources. The bond, expected to receive an ‘A(EXP)(lka)’...

King Charles’ wine-fuelled Aston Martin reappears after three-year hiatus

The King’s vintage DB6 Volante has resurfaced at Sandringham before heading for its annual service. The car, which famously runs on surplus English wine and whey, has clocked up fewer than 1,000 miles in four years. His Majesty’s 1969 Seychelles...

Where is hot in October? Best holiday destinations for autumn sun in 2025

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UAE cruise season sets sail: Where to go, what it costs and why it’s booming

As winter approaches, ports across the Arabian Gulf are preparing for a season of cruise embarkation. In Dubai, passengers will soon wheel their suitcases through the sprawling Mina Rashid cruise terminal, while in Abu Dhabi, the capital’s waters...

Short flights: Destinations within 4 hours from Dubai for your October getaway

You don’t need to wait for summer or the festive season to book a trip. October is that sweet spot in between; fewer crowds, better prices, and weather that’s not too hot, not too cold. Pretty much perfect, wherever you go. Maybe you’re craving...

A good time was had by all

It was a very good crowd that gathered in Valletta last Saturday for what was called a national protest against the changes being introduced by Robert Abela to the permits regime, which most see as a blank cheque to developers to over-ride...

Desert Island Jobs – The Remote Roles That Pay Big

Imagine working from your laptop while the turquoise sea laps the shore, coconut palms shading your terrace, and sunrise views worth logging off for. Once reserved for holiday postcards, remote island jobs are now high-earning roles for...

Comesa fines Diageo for anti-competitive practices in regional market

Comesa Competition Commission (CCC) has concluded a major investigation into global beverage giant Diageo Plc, imposing a substantial settlement of US$750 000 for engaging in anti-competitive business practices THE Comesa Competition Commission...

SEYCCAT Lasanble

Lasanble Nasyonal Sesel in ofisyelman siny en lagreman finansman avek ‘Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust’ (SeyCCAT), pour en proze vize ver ranforsi rezilyans klimatik e protez bann ekosistem mangliye.

World News | UAE President Issues Federal Decree Law Establishing Federal Authority for Ambulance & Civil Defence; Appoints Ahmed Al Sayegh as Chairman

Abu Dhabi [UAE] October 12 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree Law establishing the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, and a Federal Decree appointing Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh,...

Sunseekers, look lively… These Mauritius must-stays are calling

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is renowned for its beach resorts, which are along a spectacular coastline of turquoise waters and white sandy coves. Some are brilliant for families, while others are adults-only; many hotels are attached to...

Bringing Web3 Security to Your Google Workspace: StorX Network’s Decentralized Backup Solution

[30/09/2025, Seychelles] StorX Network, a global leader in decentralized cloud storage, today announced its official integration with Google Workspace, enabling businesses and individuals to securely back up their Gmail, Google Docs, Google...

Index of Economic Freedom: Tunisia 27th in Africa

Being an economically free state means having an environment where citizens and businesses can act autonomously, where property rights are respected, and where state intervention remains proportionate. To measure this freedom worldwide, the...