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22/01/2024

Mass sterilization campaign a success

by T. Dennis
Over 350 cats and dogs have been sterilised in the mass sterilization campaign that commenced on the 11th of January which was hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment in collaboration with the Be Kind, a non-governmental organisation. The mass sterilisation campaign which was led by a dedicated team of eight Russian veterinary professionals and the local team including the volunteers from Be Kind conducted their 9th sterilization clinic at
the Music Stadium, English River last Saturday.

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22/01/2024

Successful bakery closes its La Digue outlet

Compiled by A.K. Laporte
The management of Glorious Bakery and Snacks recently informed its clients about the ‘sudden and unforeseen’ closure of its La Digue’s branch. According to a communiqué released by the Ministry of Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry, the Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA) has confirmed the closure of the Glorious Bakery & Snacks on La Digue, citing that the reasons are
due to certain licence conditions not being met.

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22/01/2024

Few documentation discrepancies found in SIB audit

by A.K. Laporte

The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB), established under the Seychelles Investment Act of 2010, plays a crucial role in promoting investment opportunities in
Seychelles and facilitating the establishment of businesses within the country. The recently published General Audit 2022 has brought to light several areas that require attention and improvement to ensure transparency, efficiency, and adherence to established procedures. Personnel management and payroll The audit of personnel records and payroll for the year 2021 revealed notable discrepancies.
Firstly, a Senior Investment Analyst resigned in February 2021, but essential documents such as the resignation letter, acceptance of resignation, and a certificate of service were missing from the personnel file. Consequently, the calculation of terminal dues remained uncertain. Secondly, a Marketing Executive, who resigned in June 2021 was erroneously paid the July salary, amounting to SCR
19,430, with no evidence of efforts to recover the overpayment.

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22/01/2024

Big Interview with Raymond St. Ange, Commissioner of Prisons.

“50% of inmates are going in-and-out”

The Commissioner of Prisons had been in the US Navy, in journalism, and in the tourism sector. He is optimistic about rehabilitation and says more should be done for those who go in an out the prison system. It has been found that young men who are repeat offenders have no one to go to.

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22/01/2024

US stage protests in Cascade and attacks President Ramkalawan

by V. Moonien
Six weeks and two days following the December 7, 2023, explosion at the Civil Construction Company Ltd’s (CCCL) compound in Petit Paris, United Seychelles, the archipelago’s main opposition, held a protest at Cascade. Approximately 125 people
gathered next to the Cascade District Administration's office, with the majority coming from other villages. They carried banners demanding, among other things, the payment of SCR 1 million for each affected family in the district and the establishment of an independent commission of inquiry.

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22/01/2024

Big changes ahead of the new school year

by R. Valmont
The theme for the new academic school year, “Constructing together a solid teaching and learning experience,” was revealed in a press conference by the Minister for Education, Dr. Justin Valentin, on Friday. A list of aims by the Ministry of Education (MOE) for this year, from creating a better connection between private
and public schools to the enhancement of technology use in schools around the country, has also been disclosed.

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22/01/2024

Investigator leading raid unaware of discovery of ammunition

by V. Moonien
“I don’t know […] I don’t remember […] I really don’t remember. It was not something in which I was interested.” Stephen Sadler, the lead investigator of the Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles (ACCS), who headed the raid at the Valabhji’s residence in Morne Blanc on November 18, 2021, says he was unaware that two cases of ammunition were found while he was on site. He, however, found another cache of ammunition behind a discoloured wooden panel in the cellar.

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20/01/2024

President Ramkalawan to mirror CBS’ methods in the public service

by A.K. Laporte

To say that the President is pleased with the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) would be a gross understatement, considering his remarks during his visit to the institution yesterday morning. He emphasised the bank’s credibility, which cannot be contested, as opposed to other institutions in the country. “This is because each worker delivers how they are supposed to; and it is done so as a team.”
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20/01/2024

Witchcraft trial: Prosecution’s position on new indictments leaves Chief Magistrate dumbfounded

by V. Moonien

“Can somebody please explain to her?" Chief Magistrate Andy Asba nearly lost his cool yesterday with prosecution’s counsel, Shana Durup, in the witchcraft trial. After she pointed out that there was no objection from the Attorney General’s office to the motion of the defence counsels that the eight accused be tried separately, she asked the Chief Magistrate to give an order to “severe” the charges so that new ones may be filed against them.
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20/01/2024

Education: Minister Valentin speaks about his successes and failures

by R. Valmont

The Minister of Education, Dr. Justin Valentin, elaborated on his successes and failures throughout his time in office in a press conference at Mont Fleuri yesterday. He explained that all of his accomplishments and failures can be judged through a plan he had made at the beginning of his tenure. His first achievement was that he was able to create a bridge between state schools and private schools. “I am changing the landscape of education in the Seychelles. Now you can see that the two systems are working harmoniously.”
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20/01/2024

Death of newborn babies is not abnormal says HCA

by T. Dennis

The seven infants who died last month in the Neonanal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Seychelles Hospital did not all succumb to infections. Factors such as prematurity and others led to their deaths. This is the explanation given during a press conference yesterday by Pr. Michael Fayon, a Seychellois pediatrician working in France who collaborated with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to investigate those cases.
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20/01/2024

Education: Majority of students are satisfied with their IGCSE results

by R. Valmont

We should not compare school cohorts/years with one another, but instead compare their progress from the first day of secondary school to its last. That is how you measure and compare progress. "These were the words of the Head Teacher of English River Secondary, Mr. Steve Hoareau, in an interview about exam results yesterday. He urged teachers, parents, and even students not to compare results to past cohorts.
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20/01/2024

Terrorism trial: SDF’s chief called to confirm ex-superior’s signature

by V. Moonien

Brigadier Michael Rosette from the Seychelles Defence Force (SDF) was called in on Thursday by the prosecution in the terrorism trial to testify whether one of the three signatures on a document the defence was contesting belongs to one of his predecessors who was the head of the then Seychelles People Defence Force (SPDF), namely Brigadier Leopold Payet. The latter is accused of having facilitated the importation of fi****ms and ammunition alongside former Lt. Col. Frank Marie, a former head of the security unit of President France-Albert René.
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20/01/2024

Praslin: Taximen at passenger terminal complain about several issues

by A. Dugasse

Since the beginning of March last year, the passenger terminal in Praslin has started operation. Both catamarans, Cat Cocos and Cat Rose, set off on a daily basis, bringing passengers to their respective destinations. With two snack shops and a café nearby for passengers, this made life easier and much more comfortable for them. The terminal also comprises ticketing offices, destination management companies (DMCs), taxi operators, car hire operators, and money exchange, among others.
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20/01/2024

Found with 187.92 kilos of drugs: Crew of Iranian dhow formally charged under eight counts

by V. Moonien

The eight crew members of the Abdullahi, the Iranian dhow intercepted by the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) on December 28, 2023, at around 181.8 nautical miles north-northeast of Denis Island with 150.92 kg of hashish, 22.15 kg of he**in, 12.30 kg of cannabis, and 2.55 kg of methamphetamine, have been formally charged before the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Their identities and nationalities have also been finally confirmed by the Organized Crime Unit (OCU).
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20/01/2024

Terrorism trial: Government recruited the foreign soldiers

by V. Moonien

Five months after US Customs special agent Kevin Stevenson, a lead investigator of the Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles (ACCS), his colleague Peter Bennett was called to testify in regards to the presence of foreign military personnel at the raid conducted at Mukesh and Laura Valabhji’s residence in Morne Blanc. At the reopening of the arm and terrorism trial yesterday before Chief Justice Rony Govinden, the witness stated that the personnel had been recruited by the government of Seychelles for the security of the foreign consultants working for the ACCS.
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20/01/2024

Tourism: Potential illegal establishments being investigated

by T. Dennis

The collaboration between the Department of Tourism and Immigration in Seychelles aims to tackle a concerning situation: visitors booking accommodations online, then cancelling and residing in unauthorised places. Minister for Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, acknowledged the concerns raised by accommodation proprietors, emphasising the impact on their establishments.
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20/01/2024

7th December Incident: No one is being forced out of Berjaya, says Ministry of Local Government

by R. Valmont

The Ministry for Local Government, through its Director General, Mr. Romano Songor, clarified to TODAY yesterday that no persons displaced because of the explosion at the Civil Construction Company Ltd (CCCL) on December 7, 2023, are being forced out at the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort. Allegations were made that those individuals were asked to clear their rooms while their houses had not been repaired.
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20/01/2024

Waste Management: Tourism Minister and LWMA CEO address overflowing bin sites

by T. Dennis

Small business owners in Seychelles are voicing their concerns about overloaded bin sites, which they believe are tarnishing the scenic beauty of the region. Minister for Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, expressed his ongoing discussions with Landscape and Waste Management Agency (LWMA) CEO, Mr. Shane Emilie, highlighting the critical issue of excessive waste at bin sites.
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19/01/2024

SLTA initiates database for rental vehicles
by T. Dennis
In a strategic move to streamline the acquisition of rental cars and SUVs for emergencies and operational necessities, the Seychelles Land Transport Agency (SLTA) is extending an invitation to licenced car rental businesses on Mahé and Praslin to participate in the setting up of a database. This initiative is designed to ensure transparency and provide equal opportunities for eligible businesses whenever
SLTA requires vehicle services.

19/01/2024

Spiritual service held yesterday at Providence Industrial Estate.

by F. J. Cetoupe
Quite a good number of Christians from Cascade, Petit Paris, and other parishioners gathered at the Providence Industrial Estate, not far from Civil Construction Company Ltd (CCCL), to celebrate a mass late yesterday afternoon with the theme "Le Sennyer i avek nou e i donn nou lafors."

The service, an initiative of devout Christian Noemie Woodcock, had been organised six weeks after the deflagration that occurred in the early morning of Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the CCCL’s site in Petit Paris. Mrs. Woodcock explained that she thought it would be a good idea to organise a service dedicated to all those affected by the disaster.

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19/01/2024

Long Island project

Investment sees US$11 million for government coffers
Al Sharqia Holding, a UAE-based company has been selected as the preferred investor to continue the Long Island project, which has been stalling for the better part of nearly two decades. The government announced that it will now own the island, and sees a great number of benefits for Seychelles in terms of forex, investment, and job opportunities

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19/01/2024

Cruelty to animals
Seven dead Aldabra Giant Tortoise found in a woodland in UK

Compiled by R. Valmont
The Devon and Cornwall police, in the United Kingdom, have initiated an investigation after five more Aldabra Giant Tortoise were found dead last Friday. Two others were found in the same area on January 8. The information was shared in a post on the Devon and Cornwall Police's page.

The first ones were found around Exeter, more exactly in the Ashclyst Forest, which is a large natural woodland pasture with commercial conifer plantations and rare wet woodland. The nearest village is Broadclyst, about three miles away. There was no sign of any police activity in the forest on Tuesday.

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19/01/2024

Government to regulate virtual assets’ industry

by A.K. Laporte
In a move to foster innovation and responsibly support the growth of the Virtual Assets industry, the Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved the introduction of a comprehensive regulatory framework for Virtual Assets and Virtual Assets Services Providers.

This initiative not only aims to encourage innovation but also seeks to address and safeguard against potential financial crime risks associated with the misuse of Virtual Assets products and services in or from Seychelles.

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18/01/2024

Report reveals discrepancies concerning land management

by A.K. Laporte

The government’s sale of land falls into two distinct categories, namely land bank and state land. The land bank, as defined by the Ministry, encompasses plots under government Land Bank projects, while state land refers to smaller parcels adjacent to existing plots previously sold to the public. In 2017, the government established a policy outlining the framework and guidelines for sustainable land management, specifically the sale of state land for various purposes. This policy also introduced eligibility criteria for land bank applicants, incorporating a Land Points System for allocation guidance within the comprehensive housing policy.

An audit of 16 successful land bank applicants revealed issues with compliance. One applicant was offered a parcel without meeting the minimum 3-year application registration period, and there was no evidence of the Land Point System score calculation on the applicant’s file. Another instance involved the sale of a 472sqm land for SCR40,000, with no proof of the ability to secure the required mortgage (SCR800,000) as per the Land Bank policy. The Ministry accepted the applicant’s assurance that parents would assist with payments. However, examination of the parents’ bank statements revealed insufficient funds for construction costs.

Furthermore, an applicant with a score of 42 points was allocated land, contrary to the required 75 points under the Land Point System.

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18/01/2024

Victoria sends condolence messages to Paris and Port-Louis

by V. Moonien
President Wavel Ramkalawan sent a message of condolence to the President of France, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, and the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr. Pravind Jugnauth, following the recent flooding and loss of lives in La Réunion and Mauritius due to intense tropical cyclone Belal. Three people died in La Réunion while two motorcyclists perished in Mauritius.

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18/01/2024

Chief Justice asks that a graphologist examines document found at Morne Blanc
The document pertains to the acquisition of fi****ms and ammunition from Bulgaria in 2006. It was found among other documents from the Private Office of President France-Albert René. There were all retrieved at the Valabhji’s residence in the course of the investigation by ACCS into the UAE’s missing USD 50 million’s donation 22 years ago.

by V. Moonien
He dubbed it a “trial in a trial.” Chief Justice Rony Govinden ruled yesterday that a handwriting expert should be called in to examine the alleged signature of Brigadier Leopold Payet on one of the documents the prosecution wishes to produce in the terrorism trial. It was found among other documents from the Private Office of President France-Albert René related to the acquisition of fi****ms and ammunition between 2004 and 2006. A huge batch was retrieved by the Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles (ACCS) at Mr. Mukesh and Mrs. Laura Valabhji’s residence in Morne Blanc in November 2021.

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18/01/2024

Pointe Larue blocked for 4 hours because of a stuck container truck

by R. Valmont and D. Dufresne

Traffic was blocked in Pointe Larue for 4 hours yesterday after a semi-trailer carrying a 40-foot container got stuck in a drain while reversing. The rear wheels of the truck fell into the drain after the pavement on which it was manoeuvring collapsed under its massive weight. While nobody was hurt, drivers had to make a detour to reach Victoria, Anse Royale, and other locations.

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18/01/2024

President’s Office denies the existence of a "State Security" unit

Compiled by R. Valmont
It has been a while now that there have been several reports about some individuals who have visited the houses of residents, stopped them on the road, or even called them to either threaten or make certain proposals. They pretended to be agents of a "state security" unit or that they had been sent by the State House.

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18/01/2024

Ex-CEO of ASP sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment

Compiled by A. Selwano

Marcus Simeon, former CEO of the Agency of Social Protection (ASP), was sentenced this week to 18 months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of unlawfully acquiring public funds. Judge Esparon not only sentenced Simeon to 18 months' imprisonment, but he will also have to repay the amount he stole in full over a period of five years once he is released from prison. Before the sentencing, Simeon had paid back SCR 66, 000 out of the stolen funds.Marcus Simeon, 42, is accused of having unlawfully acquired clients' funds from the ASP to the tune of SCR 1,680,720.84 in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Simeon diverted the funds to his personal accounts. He diverted the funds to three different bank accounts as pensions, direct credit, salaries, and social security.

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