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Seychelles: African Development Bank approves a USD 25 million loan to improve access to renewable energy and create jobs
The Sunday News
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September 30, 2024
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $25 million loan to Seychelles to implement the first phase of the Economic Resilience and Green Recovery Support Programme aimed at economic governance...
Seychelles: African Development Bank approves a USD 25 million loan to improve access to renewable energy and create jobs
African Development Bank
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September 30, 2024
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $25 million loan to Seychelles to implement the first phase of the Economic Resilience and Green Recovery Support Programme aimed at economic governance management across...
Seychelles: African Development Bank approves a USD 25 million...
Capital Ethiopia
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September 30, 2024
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $25 million loan to Seychelles to implement the first phase of the Economic Resilience and Green Recovery Support Programme aimed at economic governance...
Seychelles and Cuba explore new cooperation in health sector
Seychelles News Agency
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September 20, 2024
Ramkalawan and Cuba's Minister of Public Health, José Angel Portal Miranda, discussed longstanding cooperation between the two nations. (State House) Photo license Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan and Cuba's Minister of Public Health, José...
Seychellois bodybuilder wins gold medal at Worldwide European Championship
Seychelles News Agency
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September 21, 2024
Dorasamy qualified for the competition after he won the British Championship last year. (Wallace Dorasamy) Photo license Purchase photo (Seychelles News Agency) - Seychelles' reigning bodybuilder of the year, Wallace Dorasamy, has won the National...
COUPLE ACCUSED OF FAKE DOCUMENTS SEEKS BAIL.
Gabz FM
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July 9, 2025
Article By: Sekhona Muchado An alleged Seychellois couple accused of using fraudulent documents appeared before the Molepolole Magistrate Court on Monday seeking bail. Christian and Julia Ozekwero, who have been in custody since February, are...
Seychelles' and Cuban Presidents meet to discuss cooperation in healthcare, education, criminal justice
Seychelles News Agency
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September 19, 2024
Ramkalawan held bilateral discussions with the Cuban President on Tuesday in Havana. (State House) Photo license The President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan and his counterpart from Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, have agreed to further enhance...
Seychelles' President meets with President of the Cuban National Assembly of People's Power
Seychelles News Agency
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September 19, 2024
Ramkalawan met with Hernández in Havana, accompanied by senior Cuban officials for bilateral discussions. (State House) Photo license Seychelles and Cuba can enhance collaboration on the international stage in various areas as well address the...
Health Ministry to roll out major herbal medicines onto NHIS
Graphic
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September 19, 2024
The Ministry of Health is to roll out major herbal medicines onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to complement orthodox drugs administration to provide options for patients. When operational, the government will absorb all expenses...
An In-Depth Conversation with Dr. Suganthan Kayilasanathan: Balancing the Scales of Medicine and Life
Business Matters
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December 24, 2024
Born and raised in the Seychelles Islands before migrating to Canada in 1988, he brings a unique perspective to his practice, shaped by a diverse background and a commitment to community well-being. Dr. Kayilasanathan earned his BSc from the...
Seychelles' President's visit to China hailed as success
Seychelles News Agency
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September 16, 2024
One of the highlights of Ramkalawan's visit to China was his visit to Chengdu city of Sichuan Province. (State House) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) - The Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles described President Wavel Ramkalawan's attendance...
Seychelles President in Cuba
Cuban News Agency
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September 17, 2024
Havana, Sept 16 (ACN) Wavel Ramkalawan, President of the Republic of Seychelles arrive Monday night in Cuba on an official visit, which will run till September 20th. Ramkalawan was wecomed at Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport by deputy...
USNMRTC Sigonella's Contributions to Global Health Engagement
DVIDS - Georgia
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December 23, 2024
USNMRTC Sigonella's Contributions to Global Health Engagement December is Global Health Engagement Month, and we are highlighting the significant contributions our team members at United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command...
Seychelles President to Arrive in Cuba
Diario Granma
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September 16, 2024
Photo: Alberto Lescay Photo: Granma The President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, will begin this Monday an official visit to Cuba, which will last until September 20. As part of the visit, he will hold official talks...
Japan's first resident ambassador to Seychelles marks milestone in diplomatic relations
Seychelles News Agency
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December 18, 2024
Ambassador Makoto and President Ramkalawan (State House) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) - The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, welcomed Sakuta Makoto as the new Japanese Ambassador to Seychelles during a credential presentation...
Seychelles Youth Festival hosts first e-gaming competition
Seychelles News Agency
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September 14, 2024
The e-gaming competition was organised as part of the 25th edition of the Youth Festival in August. (Seychelles National Youth Council) Photo license Purchase photo (Seychelles News Agency) - For the first time this year, an e-gaming competition...
China to fund 136-home social housing project in Seychelles, work starts in 2026
Seychelles News Agency
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December 16, 2024
Billy Rangasamy, (centre) the Minister for Land and Housing, visiting housing project sites of the Seychelles' government (archive- Seychelles News Agency) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) - China and Seychelles have cemented their...
Video: Chinese Navy’s “Peace Ark” Hospital Ship Arrives in Colombo
Sri Lanka Guardian
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December 21, 2024
The Chinese Navy’s hospital ship Peace Ark has made a significant return to the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing “Harmony Mission-2024.” This marks the ship’s first visit to the island nation in seven years, following its previous...
Seychelles' media practitioners learn safety protocols for emergencies and disasters
Seychelles News Agency
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September 11, 2024
The aim is to equip all media practitioners, from the technical crew and human resources officers to journalists. (Seychelles Nation) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) - Media practitioners have joined forces with the Red Cross Society of...
Nature Seychelles and WWF Madagascar train marine biologists in coral reef restoration
Seychelles News Agency
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December 18, 2024
Participants gained practical skills in all aspects of coral reef restoration. (Nature Seychelles) Photo license Purchase photo (Seychelles News Agency) - Nature Seychelles, a not-for-profit organisation, teamed up with the World Wildlife Fund...