ROAD SAFETY – IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS
Today, I would like to comment on an issue which is becoming increasingly problematic in Seychelles. I don’t know whether it is simply a lack of efficient driver training or not. The roads in Seychelles, although poor, are by and large relatively well marked with the required stop signs and signals, although there are some deficiencies in a number of areas. ..read more
SEYCHELLOIS BAND ENTERTAINS ROYAL COUPLE
On the occasion of Commonwealth Day on Monday 13th March, a group of Seychellois musicians living in London had the honour to perform for Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Prince Charles and Camilla were the Guests of Honour at a 500-strong reception held at Marlborough House, a royal palace in the heart of London that houses the Commonwealth Secretariat. ...read more
CHIKUNGUNYA, AT WHAT COST?
Sir, It has now been some eight months since the first signs of Chikungunya were detected in Seychelles. The Government Media has informed us that the spread of chikungunya is now on the decline. We are informed that this week there were ‘only’ 200 to 300 hundred cases per week. .....read more
HOW MANY CAR HIRES FOR TWO LITTLE ISLANDS?
On reading this piece I can already picture the reds running around at the people’s house screaming their heads off like little boys who have just lost their marbles. Critics will argue the point of view that I am about to make is one that goes against the idea of free enterprise. It all depends I feel on how one decides to address or look at this particular issue and in the context this point is being raised. I am leaving it to you the readers to decide on the merit of my argument....read more
JACOBS LEADERSHIP PROJECT LAUNCHED IN SEYCHELLES
The Youth Leadership Development Project for Africa Scout Region, financially supported by the Jacobs Foundation was launched in Seychelles Scout Association during the last week of February in Victoria, Seychelles. ... read more
Troukler
Will continue with Seychelles First and National Reconciliation Policy
The Executive Committee of the Democratic Party has elected Mr Paul Chow, 54, as the second 
President and leader of the party since the party was founded in 1964. Mr Chow's mandate is for five years.
The post of President of the party became vacant in 2005 following the decision of former President Mancham to retire from active party politics in order to pursue more effectively his crusade for national reconciliation, now that the Seychelles is approaching 30 years as a sovereign nation. Mancham founded the party in 1964 at the tender age of 25. read more
Volume 5 . Issue No.11 . Weekend March 24, 2006
Copyright: Seychelles Weekly, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles, 2006
AIR SEYCHELLES IS LATE AGAIN
Exactly one year to the month since it closed its financial year in 2005, Air Seychelles has only now - it appears - been able to get its annual report back from the printers in Dubai. Is this evidence of the ‘respect’ that the CEO of Air Seychelles, Captain David Savy, has for the people of Seychelles who owns the airline that he runs. ... read more
THE PRESIDENT OF THE COURT OF APPEAL RESIGNS IN CLOUD OF CONTROVERSY
(Ramodibedi’s resignation contrary to the Constitution)
From the State House communiqué, it has been stated that Ramodibedi has handed his resignation in a letter dated March 17, to the President’s office. In the Seychelles Nation’s edition of Thursday 23rd of March 2006, it is stated that; “The departure of Justice Ramodibedi was overseen by the head of the Constitutional Appointments Authority, Mr. France Bonte, who cited, “personal reasons” as the Appeal Court President’s grounds for leaving. ...read more
