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Ban tinned tuna from schools and hospitals, say activists, after toxic levels of mercury found in samples
The Independent
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November 6, 2024
Your support helps us to tell the story Read more From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or...
CBD COP 16: Seychelles expects intense negotiations, consensus difficult
Seychelles News Agency
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October 22, 2024
Seychelles is also represented in Colombia with the CBD focal point Indira Gamatis. (Seychelles News Agency) Photo license Peace with Nature is the overarching theme chosen for the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on...
CPPCC Vice-Chair Mu Hong in Seychelles to "bolster enduring friendship"
Seychelles News Agency
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October 25, 2024
Mu met with President Ramkalawan at State House. (State House) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) - The vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) national committee and head of the China-Africa Friendship...
Small State, Big Stakes: The Maldives and Strategic Competition in the Indian Ocean
War on the Rocks
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July 14, 2025
Located at the crossroads of vital Indian Ocean shipping lanes linking the Middle East and Asia, the Maldives has emerged as an unlikely but increasingly important foothold in Indo-Pacific strategic rivalry. Despite having less than 600,000...
African governance: Seychelles ranked 1st on governance on Mo Ibrahim Index
Seychelles News Agency
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October 24, 2024
Ramkalawan explained that despite it being a great source of pride, there is also room for improvement. (State House) Photo license President Wavel Ramkalawan has expressed satisfaction that Seychelles has been ranked first in the continent on the...
Top British and Irish golfers of all time
talkSPORT
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July 15, 2025
Golf was first played on the linksland of Scotland and the country is still referred to as the Home of Golf. In the 19th century, the sport was quickly taken up by England, Wales and Ireland and throughout the 20th century it expanded around the...
Gladiators seeking comeback against Seychelles …crucial clash tomorrow
New Era
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After a disappointing 1-0 loss to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their 2024 Cosafa Women’s Championship opener on Tuesday, Namibia’s Brave Gladiators are focused on bouncing back against Seychelles. Gladiators’ gaffer Woody Jacobs attributed...
Surprising risks found in popular cinnamon brands across Europe
Medical News
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July 8, 2025
Think you know what’s in your cinnamon? New research uncovers widespread adulteration and toxic risks, putting consumers’ health and trust on the line. Study: High rate of safety and fraud issues in commercially available cinnamon. Image Credit:...
Joint Press Release: First Partnership Dialogue between the Republic of Seychelles and the European Union
The Sunday News
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October 21, 2024
The first Partnership Dialogue as provided for under the Samoa Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles, took place on 17 October 2024 in Victoria, Seychelles. The dialogue was co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign...
EU confirms additional grant of €77 million for Seychelles' Port Victoria extension
Seychelles News Agency
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October 18, 2024
The first Partnership Dialogue under the Samoa Agreement between the two parties took place on Thursday in Victoria. (Foreign Affairs Department) Photo license The EU-Seychelles Partnership Dialogue has concluded with a firm commitment to continue...
The Residences at Meliá Seychelles expected to open doors in 2026
Seychelles News Agency
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October 11, 2024
The concept view of the new real estate and tourism development (The Residences at Meliá Seychelles) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) - Construction for The Residences at Meliá Seychelles is well underway, with the development expected to be...
Diplomats from Ghana, Ireland and Netherlands present credentials to Seychelles' President
Seychelles News Agency
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October 15, 2024
Ashietey-Odunton presented her credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House on Tuesday. (Seychelles News Agency) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) - Seychelles and Ghana are exploring collaboration in fisheries health and...
French skipper rescued by Seychelles Defence Forces after alert from Reunion
Seychelles News Agency
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October 15, 2024
The rescued skipper (3rd from left) with members of the rescue operation. (Seychelles Defence Forces) Photo license Purchase photo A 60-year-old French skipper was rescued on Friday off the Seychelles' main island of Mahe after his yacht, Cote...
First images unveiled of the new resort being developed on Assumption in the Aldabra group of islands in Seychelles
Seychelles News Agency
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October 16, 2024
The new resort planned for Assumption in the Aldabra group of islands in Seychelles. (PC Agency) Photo license Purchase photo (Seychelles News Agency) - The new resort in the remote yet pristine Aldabra Group is due to open by 2027. The islands...
Top Pharma Trends to Watch in 2024
BioPharma Dive
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Mental Health: Scrutinising African leaders, by Kazeem Akintunde
Eagle Online
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October 14, 2024
The World Health Organization, in 1992, set aside October 10 of every year as the World Mental Health Day. The date was chosen to create awareness about the salient issues around mental health. The theme for this year’s celebration is: “Mental...
Scrutinizing African leaders mental health, by Kazeem Akintunde
New Mail
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October 13, 2024
The World Health Organization, in 1992, set aside October 10th of every year as the World Mental Health Day. The date was chosen to create awareness about the salient issues around mental health. The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Mental...
Air Seychelles Reports $7 Million Profit in 2023
Airline Geeks
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October 12, 2024
The airline surpassed its five-year targets. [ News ]October 12, 2024 4:47 am ET By Victor Shalton Air Seychelles has reported a profit of USD $7 million in 2023, highlighting a strong continuation of its recovery efforts. This achievement...
2nd cohort of Seychelles' government executive leadership programme launched with UAE
Seychelles News Agency
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October 3, 2024
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan and UAE's Deputy Minister Abdulla Nasser Lootah with the second cohort of the executive leadership programme (Seychelles Nation) Photo license Purchase photo (Seychelles News Agency) - The second Seychelles...
Tech-free ‘cloisters’ can help young minds
The Times
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Sir, I share Niall Ferguson’s concern about the catastrophic effect of AI upon cognitive development (“AI’s great brain robbery — and how universities can fight back”, weekend essay, Jul 5). Founding, in 2007, the UK’s only screen-free school, we...