TODAY in Seychelles

01/11/2025

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

01.11.2025

In konfirmen ki in annan en lensidan narive Fore Noire kot en zenn-onm in ganny blese, in ganny transporte lopital Sesel pour swen medikal entansif.

Plis detay dan en prosen kominike.

Departman Lapolis

01/11/2025

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹

This afternoon, an operation was launched to salvage the sunken vessel Serdal which happened in May 2025. The ship is being carefully cut into sections for removal from the ocean floor.

The Serdal, a Comorian-flagged vessel, sank near Île de Romainville with 11 crew members on board.

Photo courtesy: Pascal Denousse

01/11/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

SEYCHELLES PRISON SERVICES OFFER ULTIMATUM TO ESCAPEE JEFFERSON MARIE

He has 24 hours to surrender.

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01/11/2025

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹🏐

Seychelles represented at CAVB Zone 7 Volleyball tournament

by S. Nicette

Four volleyball players are currently representing Seychelles at the second CAVB Zone 7 Beach Volleyball Tournament, which is taking
place in the Comoros from 30 October to 3 November. Seychelles will participate in the tournament with two teams, with one featuring the experienced pairing of Angelique Adeline and Hillary Nourrice, while the other will see Petra Richard teaming up with Lutra Elisabeth.

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01/11/2025

𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰

Seychelles doctors selected for prestigious IOC sports medicine courses

by S. D

Two of Seychelles’ physicians, Dr Micky Noel and Dr Julie Shamlaye, have been selected to represent the nation at a series of International Olympic Committee (IOC) courses for National Olympic Committee (NOC) team physicians, taking place in Dakar, Senegal, from 3 to 8 November 2025.

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01/11/2025

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🇸🇨

Vilaz Kreol living the Creole soul

by F.J. Cetoupe/ Photos by R. Labiche

There are moments in a nation’s cultural life when celebration becomes something deeper than entertainment. When music, memory, language, food, tradition, and identity come together so naturally that a people recognise themselves in the mirror of their own heritage. This year’s Festival Kreol offered many such moments, but none more powerful, joyful, or emotionally resonant
than Vilaz Kreol — a living village built not on concrete and steel,
but on history, pride, rhythm, and community. In every direction, you could feel it: the soul of Seychelles, open to the world and at the same time wrapped tightly around its own heartbeat.

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01/11/2025

A chat with... Marina Shamova

Clinical psychologist addresses the taboo and sheds light on male mental health

by H. Siu

Since Male mental health is a topic that is often considered as a taboo, let’s take a moment to explore the inner struggles many men face in silence. Clinical Psychologist Marina Shamova, known for her work in individual and corporate mental well-being, shares why men often find it hard to open up and how we can help them heal and grow.

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01/11/2025

𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🍅🍎🥬

Can Seychelles break free from its import habit?

by K. Doku

Global agricultural trends are reshaping how small economies approach food security, and Seychelles is no exception. Recent international data, combined with new domestic policy commitments, indicate that the country’s food resilience efforts are
entering a more structured phase, one focused on innovation, seed
development, and regional cooperation.

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01/11/2025

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Families remember and honour the departed on All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day

by T. Dennis | Photos by F.J.Cetoupe

As the calendar turns to November, cemeteries across Seychelles come alive with colour, flowers, and family gatherings in honour of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. This year, the two events fall on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November.

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01/11/2025

𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

National Assembly continues Cabinet debates with focus on experience, education and accountability

by J. Marie

The National Assembly continued its deliberations yesterday on President Dr. Patrick Herminie’s proposed Cabinet of Ministers, entering the second day of debate on a series of motions tabled under Articles 63(1) and 69(2) of the Constitution. The sessions, chaired by Speaker Azarel Ernesta, examined the nominations of David Pierre, Dr. Marvin F***y, and Wallace Cosgrow and Marie-May Jeremie as the government seeks parliamentary approval for all members of the incoming Cabinet.

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01/11/2025

01/11/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘄

The 2025 Creole Mass taking place at Immaculate Conception Church in Victoria, as part of the 40th Edition of the Creole Festival.