For a final exchange with the Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (SIAH), a group of seven students and two trainers from Reunion Island spent two weeks in Seychelles from November 16 to the 29th. The 2024 exchange program between (SIAH) and Formatterra College in St. Paul from the Réunion island concluded with this expedition. [...]
Seychelles hosted a Regional Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Organized by The International Atomic Energy Agency in cooperation with The Government of Seychelles to enhance national and regional capacities in AMR detection and control practices
A delegation of nine regional countries participated in a five-day workshop aimed at enhancing their knowledge of the identification, susceptibility, and molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The workshop was held at the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Hotel from October 21 to 25, 2024. A total of 20 participants from the member states involved in
Agriculture Department will carry out the Agricultural Census 2024, in November 2024
The census is a collaborative effort supported by the SANOI Regional Project, and in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Agricultural Census serves as a fundamental source of information about agricultural production. Its purpose is to provide a benchmark on the structure of farm holdings and their main characteristics at the micro-level,
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World Food Day 2024 Message – “Right to foods for a better life and a better future”
Today the 16th October, 2024, the World commemorates the World Food day. Theme chosen by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to mark this occasion is "Right to foods for a better life and a better future". This theme underlines the importance for everyone to have regular access to divers, nutritious,
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Egerton University aims to improve the capacity building of the SIAH school and the agricultural sector through a fact-finding mission
The Egerton University of Kenya conducted a fact-finding mission in the agricultural sector and the Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (SIAH) school. Dr. Caleb Orenge and Dr. John Nduko, the university's representatives, led the one-week mission, which involved theoretical and practical sessions. The primary objective of the mission was to explore potential avenues for
The opening of the Anse Boileau Market and Grand Anse Mahe Requisite store launched the Seychelles Food Week activities
On October 16, 2024, the world will celebrate Food Day with the theme "Right Foods, for a Better Life and Also a Better Future. "The Ministry for Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment officially opened the New Anse Boileau Market and the Grand Anse Requisite store on Monday the 14th of October. During the ceremony, Minister
Agriculture Department boost knowledge on the Capacity Building in Data Management and Data Processing provided through FAO regional training program.
FAO’s regional program GCP/MAG/095/EC, under the technical lead of FAO STAT SANOI program and technically supported by the FAO’s Agrifood Economics and Policy Division (ESA), seeks to continuously implement platforms on agriculture, food and nutrition security in the Indian Ocean which Seychelles has not been excluded. From the 16th to the 23rd September, the Food
Minister Joubert Visits New Office of the Landscape and Waste Management Agency
On Tuesday, September 24th, Minister responsible for Environment, Minister Flavien Joubert paid a visit to the new office of the Landscape and Waste Management Agency (LWMA), located at the KB Emporium on the second floor, Providence. The tour was led by the Chief Executive Officer of LWMA, Mr. Shane Emilie, accompanied by the Senior Communication
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New Board of the Landscape and Waste Management Agency (LWMA) meet with the Minister Flavien Joubert
Three weeks ago, the newly appointed board of the Landscape and Waste Management Agency (LWMA) had an introductory meeting with the Minister responsible for Environment, Mr. Flavien Joubert, and the agency’s CEO, Mr. Shane Emilie. The purpose of this meeting was to briefly introduce the strategic objectives, assess the current status of waste management in
Commemorating Clean Up the World and the 2nd Recycling Fair: A Step Towards a Cleaner Seychelles
To commemorate Clean Up the World, the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Landscape and Waste Management Agency (LWMA), hosted the launch of the 2nd Edition of the Recycling Fair last Friday, September 20th, at Camion Hall. The fair provided a platform for private businesses to showcase innovative products created from recycled waste materials,