Seychelles Weekly

In his attempt at winning an absolute majority in the forthcoming National Assembly elections President Michel is falling over himself arguing his position. Mr. Michel said that he wants, “…a National Assembly which respects his government”. .... read more

President Michel must address this issue personally – he should not send someone else to come and offer another over exaggerated excuse on national television. The shops have run out of baby’s milk and there is no sign that stocks will be made available anytime soon. .... read more

This is the case of two individuals. One from la Digue and the other from Pointe Larue. Mr Perrin Payet is a resident of La Digue. He has been charged with possession of 9 grams of heroine which raises the presumption of trafficking. Mr Rancy Larue has been charged with the offence of possession of 3.8 grams of heroine, which also raises the presumption of trafficking. .... read more

The Constitution of the third Republic clearly sets out the separation of powers between the three pillars of our democracy – the Executive, the Legislative and the Judiciary. The ruling party has never respected the spirit of our Constitution despite the fact that they played a major part in its drafting. ... read more

Recently a young man, Damandra Eulentin, was fished out of the sea, in the vicinity of the marine park, around Cerf Island. It is alleged that the young man had offended certain individuals operating within the State House security apparatus, a group commonly known locally as “bann spy”. .... read more

Corruption is about far more than an envelope filled with five hundred rupee notes in someone’s back pocket. At its most extreme whole economies are destroyed by its evil influence. .... read more

Bernard Toussaint is a popular character who needs no introduction to the people of Roche Caiman; Bernard lives in Plaisance and only five minutes walk to Roche Caiman. .... read more

SPPF ti deza annan en mazorite 23 manm dan Lasanble, akoz ki Jj i bezwen en pli gran mazorite? Diskour lo leta lanasyon ti sipoze fer an Fevriye. Me Mr. Michel ti deside anvoy sa pou Mars. Le 20 Mars 2007, i ti dizourd Lasanble. .... read more

The Seychelles Court of Appeal, the court of highest jurisdiction in the

Seychelles

, in a landmark ruling this week has lowered the bar for bringing cases of contravention of the Constitution outside the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms. .... read more

The story of the arrest and capture of Radovan Krejčíř in South Africa is a tragedy that goes full circle. The billionaire businessman escaped from the Czech authorities in June 2005. He next surfaced in the Seychelles. Mr. Krejčíř was in Seychelles because he was supposed to have purchased citizenship as part of an “investment package”under the controversial Economic Development Act. .... read more

The DP leader, Paul Chow, has termed President Michel’s appearance on the broadcasts and the posters of SPPF nominated candidates as damaging to the future of our democracy. .... read more

Boycotting the Assembly was conveniently used by Mr. Rene as an effective political tool in furthering his cause. Now it is hypocritical of James Michel to criticize the Opposition today and use this as a excuse to dissolve the National Assembly. .... read more

This is the phrase we must conclude after listening to Mr. France Albert Rene speak in a rally held on April 22, 2007. Mr. Rene went to all lengths to try to make the People of Seychelles believe “he made Praslin “Beautiful”. .... read more

English River is not an unfamiliar territory for Georges. During the door to door visits he is conducting to meet with the electorate at English River, Georges Bibi is being pleasantly surprised – he keeps meeting friends of old from St Louis who are now happily settled in English River. .... read more

SIR, I, refer to Mr. Patrick Vidot’s letter, which appeared in the 23rd issue of the Seychelles Nation. He refers to the Seychelles College students as “Les Petits Rois”. He was certainly one of them himself since he was a student there. So, why the fuss? .... read more

LNSW continues with the serialization of the trial of Guy Pool who was accused of exploding a bomb at the Reef Hotel in 1972. "I have some fairly strong feelings against certain members of the Indian community" said Albert Rene on the stand. ... read more

Saudi Arabia foiled plot by al-Qaida to use aircraft to damage oil facilities ---- EU tells Turkey’s military to stay out of politics after General Staff said it was watching parliamentary election of a new president with concern ---- Southeast England rocked by a small earthquake which fell power lines ---- Sri Lanka hopes to defeat Australia in cricket world cup ---- Ethiopian backed troops in Somalia pounds insurgents stronghold with tanks ---- US is now holding senior officer of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abdul Hadi al-Iraqi, in Guantanamo ---- Richard Gere apologizes for kissing India Bollywood star on TV ---- Russian theater company preparing to perform British ballet on the life and death of Princess Diana ----

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