2025

SIAH’s Graduation Ceremony

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]The Seychelles Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture held its Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 15th. The event took place at the ICCS and was attended by several dignitaries, including the Speaker of the National Assembly, Honorable Roger Mancienne; the Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment, Flavien Joubert; the Minister for Employment and […]

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The Cabinet of Ministers Endorses Hazardous Chemical Bill Developed under the GEF ISLANDS Indian Ocean Project – Seychelles

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Victoria, Seychelles – 22.04.2025 On 22.04.25 the president and cabinet of ministers of Seychelles approved the Hazardous Chemical Bill for adoption by Seychelles. This represents a major milestone for the GEF ISLANDS Indian Ocean project  (Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States) . The hazardous chemical bill was also

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Cabinet Decision to Strengthen Environmental Enforcement – Interview with Senior Legal Officer, Ms. Sharon Gerry

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””]In a move to intensify efforts against environmental misconduct, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to review and amend the fixed penalty provisions under the Environment Protection Act (EPA) 2016. This was confirmed during an exclusive interview held 15th April with the Ministry’s Senior Legal Officer, Ms. Sharon Gerry, who provided

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Consultants from Reunion Island aim to elevate beekeeping practices in Seychelles for economic growth

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Two consultants from Réunion Island visited Seychelles from March 24 to March 30, 2025. Dr. Jennyfer Yong Sang and Dr. Jimmy Chane Ming spent a week discussing and raising awareness about their project, which aims to characterize both mangrove and forest honey in Seychelles. The consultants paid a courtesy visit to Minister Flavien

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Visit of High-Level Delegation from Comoros and Madagascar to Seychelles to Learn from SMA’s Institutional Transformation

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]The Minister of Transport of Comoros, Mr Lieda Andili, and the Secretary General of Transport of Madagascar, Mr Andrianary Rado Rajoelison, visited Seychelles from 24 to 26 March 2025, accompanied by the Permanent Representatives of Comoros and Madagascar with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Directors-General of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services

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Minister’s Message – International Day of Forest

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Celebrated annually on March 21st, World Forestry Day serves as a powerful reminder of the critical role forests play in sustaining our planet. This year’s theme, “Forests and Food” highlights the indispensable contributions of forests to food security, nutrition, livelihoods, and ecological balance. Additionally, forests are vital to the health of our planet and all

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Officers from the Animal Welfare Unit received training from Russian veterinary experts as part of a sterilization campaign

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment, in partnership with the Seychelles Animal Welfare Institute (SAWI), organized a sterilization campaign last month. This campaign included training sessions led by a team of six veterinary experts from Russia, under the direction of SAWI. The Russian veterinarians conducted a series of specialized training sessions aimed at

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SPGRC-Seychelles Mission Enhances Plant Genetic Resources Documentation

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The SADC Plant Genetic Resources Centre (SPGRC) has successfully concluded a technical mission in Seychelles aimed at strengthening plant genetic resources (PGR) documentation. The week-long initiative, held from February 16 to 23, 2025, provided specialized training to officers from the Seychelles Agriculture Department to enhance their knowledge and capacity in genetic resource management. The mission

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Seychelles’ shares its experiences at the World Government Summit

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]A high delegation from Seychelles is presently in Dubai attending the World Government Summit.   The Summit is an annual global which brings together world leaders, policymakers, experts, and innovators to discuss the future of governance and public administration. The summit is being convened under the theme ‘Shaping future governments. The event is taking

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