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16/06/2024

Honouring the Selfless Fathers of Seychelles: Happy Father's Day
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Honoring the Fathers Who Choose to Be There: Happy Father's DayToday, as we celebrate Father's Day, we at GPS Seychelles want to take a moment to honor the fathers who have chosen to be present in their children's lives. In a society where fatherless homes are all too common, these men stand out as....

05/05/2024

This may touch someone you know....

43 Integrative Doctors, Researchers & Survivors Reveal The Real Root Cause of Cancer... And how they're using these natural, proven methods that have helped over591,753+ people prevent and treat this life-threatening disease! By using these natural, proven methods that have helped over

03/05/2024

Anti-Piracy and Maritime Security lessons from Seychelles

Our experience in Seychelles and the western Indian Ocean region in general leads us to conclude that Seychelles now represents a noteworthy role model for other regional states. It proves that a small state with limited capacity can make a difference if it is well trained, acts in a professional ma...

02/05/2024

Protests in Canary Islands over mass tourism

Protestors are calling for a freeze on tourists, arguing that the current model has made life unaffordable and environmentally unsustainable for residents.Thousands of people protested in Tenerife on Saturday calling for the Spanish island to temporarily limit tourist arrivals, Euronews reports.Hold...

02/05/2024

US lesson for Seychelles?

02/05/2024

Ocean's Resolve programme launched to local businesses

Seychelles launched the Ocean's Resolve programme to attract local businesses to work in the conservation and protection of coral reefs at an inception workshop.Prospective partners in the project met at Eden Bleu Hotel to learn about the project that will be managed by the Seychelles Conservation a...

02/05/2024

Ugandan tribe where bride's Aunt has to test the groom first

Marriage in this Bayankole tribe is of great importance as parents derive joy and pride from their children’s marriage..According to this Ugandan tradition, when a girl gets to the age of eight or nine, it is the duty of her aunt to groom her for family life.Virginity in this culture is held in hi...

02/05/2024

Japanese Atomic Bomb survivors at State House

President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan yesterday at State House welcomed three atomic bomb survivors currently on a journey of the Hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) around the world on board the Peace Boat. The meeting was an opportunity for the survivors to express their gratitu...

02/05/2024

The danger of Sugar for your health.

The food we eat impacts every aspect of our lives and our bodies: our hormones, brain chemistry, immune system, microbiome; the list goes on, as TIME reports.As consumers, we deserve the right to easily understand our foods’ nutritional value in order to make informed decisions about what we consu...

02/05/2024

Brexit pains still being felt

Starting at midnight yesterday, the UK introduced border checks on EU goods which some importers say could add 60 per cent to prices for British consumers. Eight years on, BREXIT may be far back in our memory, but the word still evokes much conversation and reflection.The Tortoise takes a closer loo...

02/05/2024

Some reader comments:

I get my local news from SBC but I come to GPS for a good read - KL

I just love the way you approach your News writing - JH

You took a great angle in your report on the Sheikh's Palace. Love it. - BM

Simple and good Journalism. Thankyou. - SP

01/05/2024

Great opportunity for Seychellois students in Blue Whale initiative

Key objective The key objective is to understand how important Seychelles is for the Endangered blue whale, as well as when and why (for feeding or reproduction, or both).Why is this important?Several species of large whales, such as the humpback whale, have recovered from whaling. However, others a...

01/05/2024

What the Blue Whale sighting means for Seychelles

This article in The Conversation highlights the findings of Jeremy Kiszka, an Associate Professor, Institute of Environment, Coastlines and Oceans Division, Florida International University, who receives funding from Save our Seas Foundation. • The blue whaleBlue whales are fascinating animals. At...

01/05/2024

Visual Pollution a key concern in Sheikh Palace redevelopment

• Top - existing Palace, Bottom - new design wih roof villasAmong the many areas on which future generations will judge our administrations down the line of history – if they are intelligent and remain as naturally and cultural sensitive as they are promising to be – will be Visual Pollution.T...

25/04/2024

Ramkalawan to continue TRNUC process but not meet with Reparations Committee

24/04/2024

Good HDI score but financial inequalities pose a challenge

The HDI is a summary measure for assessing average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living. Seychelles's HDI value for 2022 is 0.802— which put the country in the Very High human development category.....

24/04/2024

WoW - Born to love the Sea

Not many people find their calling in life from watching television, but if Alison Hoareau oozes everything to do with the sea today it’s because as a child she used to watch footage of underwater life just before the 8pm news on SBC.As she recalls: “I was first passionate about the environment ...