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Christopher GillChristopher Gill's Column

Do Not Trust Fools” to handle our affairs of State and manage our economy. ….more >

Democracy Thrives Around the World

Democracy is an ancient concept, dating back 2,500 years to the Athenian city-state. ….more >

Seychellois and other non-European seamen on purse-seiners gets raw deal

Five years after an agreement was signed, the Government of Seychelles has not seen it fit to fight for Seychellois seamen. .more >

Seychelles-Mauritius Continental plateau saga continues

On July 29 Seychelles and Mauritius signed an agreement which defined their respective boundaries in relation to their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) ….more >

EU blows millions on fact-finding freebies for MEPs

High-flying British MEPs are jet-setting to holiday paradises for jaunts of unimaginable luxury - leaving cash-strapped taxpayers to pick up the bill. ….more >


Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Dear Sir, We are now in dire straits and literally caught between a rock and a hard place. ….more >

When the Supreme Court discriminates against the citizens pity the rule of law

An order made by the Ministry of Finance and being enforced by Registrar of the Supreme Court, ordering International Corporate Service Providers (ISP) (registered agents) to pay Supreme Court fees in foreign currency. ….more >

Product on the market

A local company, Global Tech Co (Pty) Ltd, has introduced a new and exciting product on the Seychelles market, a “virus-free” computer system. ….more >

The Rule of Law Provides Foundation for Democracy

All members of society - both citizens and rulers - are bound by a set of clearly defined and universally accepted laws.  ….more >


Seychelles Review
Yulia Timonina won her appeal against deportation.In a classic David and Goliath situation, a young Russian woman, Yulia Timonina, took on the State in a complicated legal battle and surprisingly won. In a landmark and historical decision the Court of Appeal last week quashed the decision of the Immigration Officer which had ordered Timonina to leave Seychelles by the 14th June 2007. The Immigration Department had served Timonina with a deportation order declaring her a Prohibited Immigrant on the 8th June 2007. The PI Notice was duly signed by President James Alix Michel, in his capacity as Minister of Internal Affairs. Since then President James Michel has relinquished the portfolio and appointed Vice President Joseph Belmont as Minister instead. ….more >








Colbert Nourrice, artist and teacher.Colbert Nourrice is at the forefront of art promotion and development in Seychelles

Le Nouveau Seychelles Weekly met with Colbert Nourrice recently to speak about his passion for his country and his love for art. ….more >

Michel and SarkozyWhy Is Our President ALWAYS Looking For Photo Opportunities and Television Appearances?

Looking back over the last four years since Mr. James Alix Michel took over the Presidency - it has been one photo opportunity after another. ….more >

More recognition for the National Assembly

In Seychelles the National “has still not got the recognition it deserves” ….more >

What has happened to government workers’ salary review?

Workers in the public sector who were promised a review of their are still waiting nine months later. ….more >

Our Friends at the Taxi Stand...

A favorite spot for a good debate in Victoria is the Taxi Stand. ….more >

Regar’s $229 Million BLUNDER

The SNP mouthpiece made a gross error in understanding the nature of the outstanding obligations SPPF has underwritten in our names. ….more >

State House Anytime Now

Orderly has orchestrated another diplomatic coup to welcome Mrs. Betancourt on the lawns of State House gardens ….more >

Ferrari disappoints in Face-A-Face Debate on the Health Service

A miserable Jean-Francois Ferrari did not do himself justice at all and scored a meagre six points. ….more >

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